NAACP sit-in at Alabama office of attorney general nominee
MOBILE, Ala. (AP) - The NAACP is staging a sit-in at the Alabama office of U.S. Sen. Jeff Sessions to protest his nomination to be the nation's next attorney general.
Immigrants who challenged in-state tuition policy win case
ATLANTA (AP) - A judge says the Georgia university system must allow immigrants to pay in-state tuition if they've been granted temporary permission by the federal government to stay in the U.S.
Several dead as severe storms sweep Southeast
(CBS News) -- Crews were assessing damage Tuesday in the aftermath of storms that killed at least five people and brought heavy rain and strong winds to the Southeast.
Trump's picks for TVA board could reshape federal agency
(AP) - Within the next five months, President-elect Donald Trump could appoint a majority of the board for the Tennessee Valley Authority, the nation's largest government-owned utility.
Woman dies trapped inside Lebanon house fire
LEBANON, Tenn. (AP) - A 52-year-old woman has died after being trapped inside a burning Lebanon home.
2 children killed in Tennessee house fire
MARTIN, Tenn. (AP) - A fire chief says two children have died in a house fire in northwest Tennessee.
Woman's body found in pond near Tennessee church
LYLES, Tenn. (AP) - Police say a woman's body has been found in a pond in front of a Tennessee church.
Murder charge after Ala. man thrown from balcony to his death on Christmas Eve
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (CBS News) — Authorities say an Alabama man is accused of killing another man by throwing him off a second-story balcony.
Former conjoined twins make progress at Tennessee hospital
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) - One-year-old formerly conjoined twin girls from Nigeria are continuing their recovery at a Tennessee hospital.
Alabama space explorers await impact of Trump administration
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (AP) - Donald Trump has only hinted at the future of NASA.
Man convicted of killing son is sent to south Georgia prison
ATLANTA (AP) - Authorities say Justin Ross Harris has been sent to a south Georgia prison to begin serving a life-without-parole sentence for the murder of his 22-month-old son, who died in a hot car in suburban Atlanta.
Governor's education agenda will shape 2017 legislature
ATLANTA (AP) - Georgia lawmakers return to the state Capitol on Jan. 9 with a full slate of priorities. But questions remain about Gov. Nathan Deal's education agenda and how a new presidential administration will affect this year's legislative session.
New online report card system released in Alabama
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - Alabama parents can now view report cards for their child's school and school system.
In red states, businesses gearing up to fight bathroom bills
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - A Tennessee group of businesses is charging into the fiery debate over how to balance LGBT rights and religious conviction.
Alabama abolishes common-law marriage
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - If you want to become recognized as a married couple in Alabama, you will have to get a marriage license and exchange "I do's."
5-year-old girl shot during New Year's Eve party
ATHENS, Ala. (AP) - Authorities say a 5-year-old girl was shot and killed during a New Year's Eve party in Athens.
Former Mayor Dean touts Nashville boom, mulls race for gov
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Former Nashville Mayor Karl Dean knows Tennessee has turned solidly Republican in recent years but thinks its voters might be receptive to a more progressive message when they choose their next governor in 2018.
Judge schedules hearing in lawsuit against Bentley, Mason
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - A judge will hold a February hearing in a lawsuit filed by Gov. Robert Bentley's former security officer who said his career was damaged as Bentley tried to hide a relationship with a staffer.
Georgia boy battling leukemia to be honorary Falcons captain
GAINESVILLE, Ga. (AP) - When 6-year-old Riley Johnson visits the Georgia Dome as an honorary team captain for the Atlanta Falcons, he will likely be one of the toughest people on the field.
Bluegrass duo Dailey & Vincent to join Grand Ole Opry
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - The bluegrass music super-duo of Jamie Dailey and Darrin Vincent has been invited to become official members of the Grand Ole Opry.
Official: 3 killed in mobile home fire in Macon County
LAFAYETTE, Tenn. (AP) - Officials say three people have been killed in a residential trailer fire in Macon County. Danny Dozier, chief of the Willette Volunteer Fire Department, says the blaze burned a mobile home near Lafayette on Friday. Dozier…
Uber X, Lyft to begin operations at Atlanta airport
ATLANTA (AP) - After months of debate, the Uber X and Lyft ride-booking services will finally become legal at the world's busiest airport in Atlanta.
US energy secretary to attend Tennessee land transfer Friday
OAK RIDGE, Tenn. (AP) - U.S. Energy Secretary Ernest Moniz will be on hand for a land transfer deal in Tennessee.
TDOT Worker Dies After Being Struck By Car On Christmas Eve
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF)- A worker with the Tennessee Department of Transportation has died after being struck on the side of I- 40 on Christmas Eve. Our Nashville afflilate, WTVF reports J.R. Rodgers was hit by a car after he had…