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.
Human remains found in shallow grave in central Alabama
QUINTON, Ala. (AP) - Authorities say human remains were found in a shallow grave in central Alabama.
Female taxi driver fatally shot in suspected robbery
CHAMBLEE, Ga. (AP) - Police say a man has been arrested after a female taxi driver was fatally shot in suburban Atlanta.
Fans rally for the Braves finale at Turner Field
ATLANTA (CBS46) - This weekend marks the end of an era for the Atlanta Braves, as the team plays its last three-game series ever at Turner Field.
Alabama Supreme Court upholds state's death penalty
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - The Alabama Supreme Court has upheld the state's death penalty sentencing structure.
Bentley names new finance director
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - Gov. Robert Bentley has announced a new leader to take the helm of finance department.
New school sign-in system leads to 3 arrests
CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Authorities in Clarksville say a new sign-in system at the public school district helped sheriff's deputies arrest three people listed on the sex offender registry who checked-in with local schools.
Postal worker hid piles of undelivered mail in her home
GREENEVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - A former postal worker in Tennessee has reached a plea deal after she was accused of keeping nearly 2,700 pieces of undelivered mail inside her home.
Men broke key race barrier, now back on Vanderbilt campus
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Two men who helped integrate college basketball came back to Vanderbilt University this week to talk about race. Perry Wallace and Godfrey Dillard shared provocative views on the pace of change, took up matters they rarely…
2 accused of human trafficking connected to escort service
Authorities in Shelby County have charged two men with human trafficking in connection with an escort service.