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…
Tennessee: 1st guilty plea of 16 indicted in gang crackdown
JACKSON, Tenn. (AP) - Federal prosecutors say the first of 16 alleged members of the Gangster Disciples street gang who were indicted in May on racketeering charges has pleaded guilty. The U.S. attorney's office in Jackson said Wednesday that 37-year-old…
Ex-finance specialist at children's clinic accused of fraud
MOBILE, Ala. (AP) - A former financial specialist at an Alabama children's medical practice is accused of using a company credit card to make thousands of dollars in charges at an adult entertainment club. Federal prosecutors say Jonathan Jernigan, who…
Last of 6 inmates recaptured after Christmas jail break
NEWPORT, Tenn. (AP) - Authorities in Tennessee say they have recaptured the sixth and final inmate who broke out of jail on Christmas Day. The Cocke County Sheriff's Office tells CBS affiliate WVLT in a statement that 54-year-old David Frazier was arrested…
Dollywood Entertainment Auditions Set for 2017 Season
PIGEON FORGE, Tennessee (Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2016) –With Dolly Parton dreaming up the entertainment offerings, it shouldn’t come as a surprise that Dollywood has earned the award for Best Theme Park Shows for eight consecutive years. Now, Dollywood plans auditions…
Youth pastor accused of sex crimes involving girl, 14
LAWRENCEVILLE, Ga. (AP) - Police say a youth pastor at a suburban Atlanta church is jailed on child molestation, statutory rape and sexual battery charges. Gwinnett County police say 34-year-old Nicholas "Nick" Kelley, a youth pastor at New Bridge Church…
Girl pinned by 1,500-pound boulder is freed, but badly hurt
WHITE, Ga. (AP) - Authorities say it took the strength of a half-dozen people and a pulley system to move a 1,500-pound boulder after the massive rock rolled onto a 15-year-old South Carolina girl, pinning her. The Daily Tribune News…
Authorities: Small plane crashed in Tennessee, no survivors
GATLINBURG, Tenn. (AP) - Authorities say a small plane with three people aboard has crashed in the mountains of eastern Tennessee, and no one survived.
Tennessee AG: ban on ballot box selfies is constitutional
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - The Tennessee attorney general says a ban on snapping selfies at the ballot box is constitutional.
Brother of ex-NFL player gunned down in New Orleans
NEW ORLEANS (AP) - Authorities say the brother of a former NFL player was gunned down near New Orleans Lakefront Airport while he was visiting his mother for the holidays. Orleans Parish Coroner Dr. Jeffrey Rouse tells news outlets that…