Georgia parole board surprises inmate with early release
The parole board on Thursday made a public announcement of an inmate's early release to inspire other inmates.
Land Between the Lakes taking early reservations for eclipse
The maximum viewpoint for the totality of the moon covering the sun will be around nearby Hopkinsville.
Colonial Pipeline Plans Sunday Afternoon Restart
Fuel should start flowing again through the Colonial Pipeline this weekend.
Governor unapologetic for saying Alabama's schools 'suck'
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - Alabama Gov. Robert Bentley isn't budging on saying his state's educational system 'sucks.' Spokeswoman Yasamie August said Thursday that the governor isn't apologizing for using that blunt language when he addressed a group in Montgomery. August…
1,400 added to Georgia's voter rolls during extension
ATLANTA (AP) - More than 1,400 Chatham County residents have been added to Georgia's voter rolls after they took advantage of an extended registration deadline last month due to Hurricane Matthew.
Plea agreement reached in Snapchat extortion case
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - A Tennessee man who faced charges of attempting to extort a woman by posing as a University of Tennessee football player on Snapchat has reached a plea agreement calling for an 18-month prison sentence. Brandon Douglas…
Best moments from CMA Awards 2016, including the Beyonce surprise
We've got the best moments wrapped up into one video
Rough Ridge wildfire update in Cohutta Wilderness
More humidity is helping firefighters in the Cohutta Wilderness
Teenage woman charged in shooting of Birmingham bartender
he was trying to get Hopkins to leave the club because she was underage
Donald Trump wins Tennessee's Student Mock Election
Hamilton is the only county in Southeast Tennessee that went for Hillary Clinton
Robber leaves identification on store counter
After the robbery, a customer alerted employees that the suspect left his wallet on the counter
High-speed rail routes between Atlanta, Chattanooga studied
The ride would take about 88 minutes and have an estimated ridership of nearly 12,000 by 2040.
Update on gas supply after latest Colonial Pipeline explosion
New info: auto fuel line could be shutdown until Saturday
Rough Ridge fire in Cohutta Wilderness Update
Crews have it hemmed in now along Rough Ridge in the middle of the Wilderness between Blue Ridge and Eton.
Colonial Pipeline explosion update and photos from Social Media
photos from Alabaster Fire Dept, and residents, plus video from WIAT
Tennessee statehouse refuses to release sex harassment data
Newspaper reports the General Assembly was the only one of the state's 45 agencies and departments that did not provide it with any data.
Marilyn Ransom Named 2016 Walker Co. Citizen Of The Year
WALKER COUNTY, Tenn. (Walker Co. Chamber Press Release)- Marilyn Ransom was named the 2016 Walker County Citizen of the Year at the 34th Annual Walker County Gala, hosted by the Walker County Chamber of Commerce on Saturday, October 22 at…
Alabama court set to hear appeal of suspended chief justice
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - The governor has established the court to hear the appeal of suspended Alabama Chief Justice Roy Moore, who was taken off the bench for an order he issued about gay marriage.
Reports that Running Back Jalen Hurd has left Tennessee Vols
Watch Coach Jones newsconference live at noon.
Report: Tennessee agency dealings with sex harassment differ
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - A newspaper's analysis of state government data shows an inconsistent process of investigating sexual harassment complaints involving Tennessee agencies and handing out punishments.
Trial set to begin in Florida and Georgia's fight over water
ATLANTA (AP) - Florida and Georgia this week are taking their long-standing fight over the supply of water in their shared watershed to court. The result could affect millions of people and major industries in both states.
Training to help law enforcement identify mentally ill
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - Four Montgomery residents will be given training sessions to help law enforcement identify signs of mental illness.
Man killed in motel fire in suburban Atlanta
SUWANEE, Ga. (AP) - Fire officials say a man has been killed in a motel fire in suburban Atlanta.
Georgia drivers urged to watch for deer during peak season
SOCIAL CIRCLE, Ga. (AP) - Georgia wildlife officials are urging drivers to watch for deer, which are especially active this time of year.