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GHSA basketball championships moving from Macon

MACON, Ga. (AP) - The Georgia high school basketball championships are moving after the 2016 tournament was played on goals that were improperly positioned. The Marietta Daily Journal reported the championships are moving from Macon, in part due to the goals…

Sheriff: Woman kills dog to help fake miscarriage

LAWRENCE COUNTY, Ala. (WHNT) – A Moulton woman faces animal cruelty charges in an attempt to fool a spouse, according to officials. Lawrence County Sheriff Gene Mitchell says 43-year-old Anita Parker killed her chihuahua. She then cut open the pet’s…

Gov. Haslam signs Law to reduce Hall Tax

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (News Channel 5) - Governor Bill Haslam signed a bill into law Friday that will reduce the Hall income tax gradually, and eliminate it in 2022. That's according to reports from our sister station, News Channel 5, in…

Congressional candidate linked with growing marijuana

CROSSVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - An eastern Tennessee Democrat Congressional candidate has been linked with a marijuana growing operation. Authorities said in a statement that police officers and state investigators executed a search warrant Friday and found firearms, cash, processed marijuana,…

Humane society: Dozens of abandoned animals found in Alabama

WARRIOR, Ala. (AP) - Authorities say dozens of animals were found abandoned at an Alabama home, likely spending weeks without adequate food or water. Greater Birmingham Humane Society official Holly Baker tells Al.com (http://bit.ly/1WD69RC ) that the animals were rescued…

Child bitten by snake at school's playground

MILTON, GA (CBS46) - A child had to be taken to the hospital after being bitten by a snake on a playground at school. The incident occurred on May 13 in Crabapple Crossing Elementary School in Milton, which is about 30…

Tennessee Radio Hall of Fame banquet

Chances are , as you grew up...you had a favorite disc jockey or two. If you were here in Chattanooga you'll recognize such names as Luther...or Tommy Jett. The work of those folks is not forgotten because the Tennessee Radio Hall of Fame is making sure they get the credit they deserve for being such an important part of our lives. In fact, three of Chattanooga's best broadcasters were honored Saturday night at a banquet in Nashville.

Gary Simpson makes first court appearance

ROGERSVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Gary Simpson appeared in court, Monday, May 16, 2016 for his first appearance since the disappearance of Carlie Trent. That's according to a report from our sister station in Knoxville. WVLT reports Simpson has been at the…

Tennessee gov who opposed transgender bill criticizes Obama

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Republican Gov. Bill Haslam, who opposed a transgender bathroom bill in the Tennessee Legislature, is speaking out against a directive by President Barack Obama's administration that public schools must allow students to use facilities consistent with…

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