Mother of handcuffed student files lawsuit against officer
Officer cuffed a Murfreesboro elementary girl
Authorities searching for suspect wanted in double homicide in Northeast Alabama
Suspect from Centre, Alabama could flee through our area
Renown Georgia horticulturist dies trying to save his dogs from fire
View the gardening legacy of Ryan Gainey.
5-year-old dies after being struck by lightning
CAROVA, N.C. (AP) - Authorities say a 5-year-old boy on vacation with his family died after being struck by lightning on a North Carolina beach.
Kentucky judge furious at jailers for not giving woman pants
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (CBS News) - A Louisville judge scolded jail officials for bringing a female inmate to court without a jail jumpsuit and, it appeared, with no pants.
Georgia Dome in downtown Atlanta to be imploded next year
ATLANTA (AP) - The Georgia Dome in Atlanta is moving ever closer to the stadium graveyard, though demolition experts have yet to decide exactly how it will meet its demise.
New Law Makes Cursive Writing In Alabama Schools A Requirement
MOBILE, Alabama (WKRG) - For most of us, tablets, computers, and smartphones have replaced the art of penmanship, but a new law in Alabama is making sure cursive handwriting doesn’t die.
Obama to cite progress on veterans' issues in Monday speech
WASHINGTON (AP) - The White House says President Barack Obama will tout progress on reducing homelessness among veterans in a valedictory address to a veterans' organization.
Nashville airport plans $1.2 billion renovation
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Nashville International Airport is embarking on a $1.2 billion renovation aimed at changing virtually every aspect of a traveler's experience.
Police: Suspected burglar found dead after he's tied to tree
LEROY, Ala. (AP) - Authorities say a suspected burglar is dead after an Alabama homeowner tied him to a tree after catching the man breaking into his home.
TVA to store coal combustion residuals in place
Knoxville, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Tennessee Valley Authority announced Friday that it will move forward with plans to permanently store coal combustion residuals, including coal ash, on 10 TVA properties. The announcement comes after the potential environmental impacts of "closure in…
3 shot, 1 dead in Nashville nightclub shooting
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - One person was killed and two more injured in a shooting outside a south Nashville nightclub.
Appeals court: North Carolina voter ID law unconstitutional
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - A federal appeals court says a North Carolina law illegally targeted minorities with tougher ballot-access rules, such as requiring photo identification to vote, adding a new partisan flashpoint in a swing state with a raft of hotly contested elections.
Boy who suffered heat stroke at football practice dies
ATLANTA (CBS46) - A boy who suffered heat stroke while at football practice at Welcome All Park in Atlanta has died.
Woman, 90, found dead in pond after likely alligator attack
CHARLESTON, S.C. (CBS News) -- The Charleston County coroner says it appears a 90-year-old woman found dead in a pond after disappearing from her nursing home was killed by an alligator.
Haslam drops $150K into PAC for Tennessee legislative races
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Republican Gov. Bill Haslam has opened his wallet for state legislative campaigns throughout the state.
Georgia Secretary of State reports low voter turnout in Tuesday's runoff elections
Although the results await full certification early next week, only 11.48% of the electorate voted in counties holding elections.
Alabama Governor Wants Public Vote on State Lottery
Alabama Governor Robert Bentley calls for a special legislative session to create a state lottery.
Roy Moore defends his marriage memo that got him suspended
Moore responded in an affidavit Tuesday that he was only answering questions from judges at a time when his fellow justices weren't addressing the impact of federal rulings on the state's injunction.
Bernie Vs Hillary argument gets Monroe County Democrat kicked out of convention
Ogle grabbed her by the shoulders, twisted her around and told her to 'Act like a Democrat."
Tennessee dad drowns saving 3 daughters from rip current
someone in a passing boat was able to save the girls Monday afternoon, but could not rescue 35-year-old Shackleford Banks before he lost consciousness.
Prosecutors: $3 million lottery winner bought, sold meth
U.S. Attorney Ed Tarver said in a statement that Music tried to test his luck by using lottery winnings to deal drugs
Voters turn against official over Braves stadium
Tim Lee was credited with engineering the deal to build the Braves a new stadium in suburban Cobb County.
Tennessee Promise community service deadline approaching
Students must register their community service by 11:59 p.m. Aug. 1 to remain eligible for Tennessee Promise assistance for the upcoming fall semester.