Ethics panel reconsiders gift limit for teachers, others
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - The Alabama Ethics Commission says gifts to school teachers, and other public employees, might be able to cost more $25.
Haslam Calls for Trump to Step Aside
Nashville, Tenn. (WDEF) - Governor Bill Haslam issued a written statement Sunday calling for Donald Trump to step aside and allow his running mate, Indiana Governor Mike Pence, to be the nominee.
Alabama governor, state reps call for Trump to step aside
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - Alabama Gov. Robert Bentley says he no longer could vote for Donald Trump in wake of the GOP presidential nominee's comments about women.
Trucking company involved in explosion ordered off the road
WASHINGTON (AP) - Safety officials are ordering a trucking company that was recently involved in an explosion while hauling automobile air bag inflators to take its vehicles off the road after finding a long list of serious safety violations.
Bentley declares state of emergency to help evacuees
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - Gov. Robert Bentley issued a state of emergency to help hurricane evacuees get their prescriptions filled while in Alabama.
Tennessee Black Caucus: Don't cut civil rights milestones
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - The Tennessee Black Caucus of State Legislators is urging the public to get involved to keep civil rights milestones in Tennessee history from being culled from the social studies standards for public schools.
Wardens punished following probe into women's prison
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - The top three wardens at the state's second-largest prison for women have each either been demoted or have retired after investigators found multiple problems in terms of how the Nashville facility was being run. The Tennessean…
From Atlanta to Chicago the Stop The Violence Campaign Stops in Chattanooga
"I just arrived in Tennessee, because of you know the people who are following me wanting to talk, and its a great thing. I had someone to text me saying maybe it is your mission to go to Chicago, but not the way you think you going to Chicago it is to reach the people on the way there," says Robinson.
DOJ to investigate conditions at Alabama prisons
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - The U.S. Justice Department has launched an investigation into conditions within Alabama's troubled prison system. The department announced the investigation Thursday that will focus on safety in men's prisons and whether inmates are protected from physical…
Georgia hot SUV death trial put on hold because of hurricane
trial of Justin Ross Harris would be in recess Thursday and Friday and then resume Monday.
GOP leaders alarmed about removal of Tennessee history
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Republican leaders in the state Legislature are expressing alarm at the number of Tennessee historical events that would be removed from teaching requirements under a proposed overhaul of social studies standards. In the letter sent Wednesday,…
GOP leaders alarmed about removal of Tennessee history
In the letter sent Wednesday, the lawmakers argue that it is vital for students to develop and understand how Tennessee has played a key role in national events
Atlanta police officer struck by stolen vehicle
Police say they later arrested the 16-year-old driver
Trial in Georgia boy's hot car death enters third day
Defense: Harris is certainly responsible for his son's death, but insisted it was an accident
Memphis council approves marijuana-related ordinance
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) - The Memphis City Council has narrowly approved an ordinance that would allow police to reduce the penalty for people who possess a small amount of marijuana. The council voted 7-6 Tuesday after lengthy discussion from people…
Jury told Georgia dad sought 'escape' in son's hot car death
Prosecutor said Harris sent about 30 phone messages - mostly to women and mostly about sex - on the day his 22-month-old son, Cooper, perished in June 2014.
Memphis council set to vote on marijuana-related ordinance
The measure says a police officer who comes across someone in possession of a half-ounce or less of marijuana has the option of issuing a civil citation for a $50 fine or community service, rather than arresting the individual.
Haslam: Learning Tennessee history 'critical' for students
Tennessee history is "critical for people growing up in our schools system."
18-month-old dies after being shot in McDonough home
One of the adults set a loaded handgun down.
Father's trial to begin in hot car death of Georgia toddler
Final jury selection & opening statements should come today in what should be a very long trial
Tennessee man convicted of stabbing grandson over steak
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) - A Tennessee man has been convicted of killing his grandson in April 2014 in an argument over a steak.
Couple charged in connection with scheme to defraud Staples
BOSTON (AP) - A couple from Georgia is facing charges in connection with a scheme to defraud Framingham, Massachusetts-based Staples, Inc. of more than $1.4 million.
Two N.C. college kids die after party-related shooting
GREENSBORO, N.C. (CBS News) – Two North Carolina college students died after being shot at a party, officials said early Sunday morning.
2 officers on leave after girl's car death; 1 is her mother
LONG BEACH, Miss. (AP) - A coastal Mississippi police chief says he has put two officers on paid administrative leave after the death of a 3-year-old girl who was left alone in a parked car.