Lottery bill fails amid old concerns, tough political math
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - Tough political math doomed Alabama Gov. Robert Bentley's proposed state lottery.
Mother charged in drowning death of son in central Alabama
HOMEWOOD, Ala. (AP) - A mother has been charged in the death of her son who drowned in the pool at a central Alabama apartment while she shopped at Walmart.
Bystanders hold up collapsing roller coaster, save 6 kids
CARTERSVILLE, Ga. (AP) - Fire officials say several bystanders held up a kiddie roller coaster that had begun to collapse in Georgia, allowing six children and one adult to escape.
Georgia pastor charged with molesting child at church
A Georgia pastor has been charged with molesting a child at his church in the port city of Brunswick.
Lottery bill hits stumbling block in Senate
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - Gov. Robert Bentley's lottery bill hit a major stumbling block over the issue of electronic gaming.
Sheriff wishes he could 'turn back clock'
More on the police officer shot Thursday in Blount County, Tenn.
The Latest: Maryville Officer shot in neck during domestic dispute
Moats and a deputy were able to get the father to safety and were taking cover behind their vehicles when the son opened fire
TWRA announces Dove & Canada Goose season openings
the annual start of one of Tennessee’s most long-standing outdoor sports traditions.
High school girl accused of attacking teacher with stun gun caught on camera
when a teacher tried to break up the fight, the teen used the stun gun and then ran.
Police officer fatally shot in Eastern Tennessee
Maryville Police Chief Tony Crisp said the officer responded with a Blount County sheriff's deputy to a domestic disturbance. Sheriff James Berrong says when the two arrived Thursday afternoon, a man came out firing and fatally wounded the officer.
Sen. Lamar Alexander on National Park's 100th birthday
Congress established the United States National Park Service in 1916.
CCA Prison company fights to seal documents about strip searches
Another controversy for company that runs the Silverdale jail
Police officer in bed of pickup shot driver 9 times; Lenoir City to pay
He was responding to an intoxicated driver report when Grubb tried to drive off and Lorenz somehow ended up in the back of his truck
Newspaper: Doctors in sex abuse cases often not disciplined in Georgia
Some doctors with egregious violations were able to participate in treatment programs and return to practice, while others quietly retired without facing police scrutiny.
Did we just get an early warning about Republican discord in Tennessee next session?
Senate leader Randy McNally endorses challenger to current House Speaker Beth Harwell
2 indicted, arrested in death at Tennessee State University
Two men have been arrested in Memphis in the death of a 19-year-old last year on the Tennessee State University campus.
TennCare fugitive from Chattanooga caught after a year on the run.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Police arrest six people for TennCare fraud in three different counties, including one from Chattanooga. 58 year old Linda Longley has been on the run from the law for the last year. She was indicted by a…
Tennessee has seen dramatic increase this year in worker fatalities
22 deaths so far, including Mcclellan building & M&M Mars workers
Lottery bill heads to public hearing in House committee
supporters are trying to keep it on the legislative fast track
Tennessee Free Hunting day announced by TWRA
The date coincides with the opening day of squirrel season.
Democrats Hit Jackpot with Tennessee Powerball winner
The Knoxville News Sentinel reports that Roy Cockrum, who won a $154 million lump sum payout in 2014, has since then given more than $300,000 to Democratic causes.
Carter thought he had just weeks to live during cancer fight
That was a year ago when he was diagnosed with melanoma that spread to his brain.
Prosecutor: Father charged in girl's death fails drug test
First he said she came home from school shot, then he said he shot her thinking she was breaking in.
Gov. Haslam shifts environmental tab from gas stations (like his family owns) to taxpayers
Haslam and his brother own truck-stop chain Flying Pilot J.