Georgia Attorney General Sam Olens issues warning in wake of O'Charley's breach
The warning comes as the result of a data breach that impacted O’Charley’s restaurants.
Gov. Haslam to offer counseling for high school seniors as part of 'Drive to 55' initative
It's a program to increase the number of students accessing higher education by providing college counselors to 30 public high schools and 10,000 junior and senior students across the state this fall.
Indictment: Gang leader ordered hit on baby from jail
DECATUR, Ga. (CBS News) - A Georgia gang leader is charged with ordering a retaliation hit from behind bars that killed a baby boy, officials say. Kenneth Eric Jackson, who the DeKalb County District Attorney says is the highest ranking…
Tennessee, Virginia Tech tickets for Battle at Bristol sold out; limited premium areas available
BRISTOL, TN (WJHL) – Tickets to the biggest game in the history of college football have been sold out. That's according to our sister station WJHL. University of Tennessee and Virginia Tech have sold all of their allotted 40,000 tickets…
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,…
These dogs can talk. Seriously.
Georgia Tech is teaching dogs to talk
Elder abuse legislation signed into law by Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam
State Senator Todd Gardenhire (R-Chattanooga) sponsored the legislation in the General Assembly.
Wear your life jacket to work day kicks off TWRA safe boating week
To kick off the 2016 National Safe Boating Week (May 21-27) the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency promotes the "Wear Your Life Jacket to Work Day."
Carter County inmate charged with throwing his urine on guards
CARTER COUNTY, Tenn. (WJHL) – A man in the Carter County jail allegedly threw a cup of his own urine on four deputies Monday. That's according to a report obtained by our sister station in Johnson City, WJHL. According to…
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…
Tennessee hires firm to score TNready Tests after mishaps
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Tennessee has entered a contract with Pearson Education to have it score the TNReady assessments this year after the previous vendor was fired this spring. News outlets report that the Tennessee Department of Education gave Pearson…
Appreciation for Guy Clark who died today at the age of 74
A younger generation of Nashville royalty pays tribute to one of the original Texas songwriters on Twitter
Park officials euthanize bear suspected of attacking Appalachian Trail hiker
They decided to put down the bear before the tests came back that would prove whether it was the attacker or not
Autopsy reveals horrifying details of deadly tourist helicopter crash in the Smokies
4 of 5 victims survived the crash only to die in the resulting fire
4 cited in Mother's Day brawl at East Point restaurant
Video of fight that trashed a Georgia restaurant on Mothers Day went viral
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…
"There's No Business Like Show Business" perfect Swansong for Georgia musician
Record-holding musician collapses on stage, dies at 87
Proposal: Music Row should be 'cultural industry district'
Saving Nashville's musical history from runaway development
Police Update: Actor Wendell Pierce upset by politics, hits woman
By JEFF MARTIN Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) - Atlanta police say in a newly released report that actor Wendell Piece became upset by a conversation about politics, then followed a group of people to their hotel room, tried to get…
It's time again to Click It or Ticket in Georgia
This year, traffic fatalities are climbing in Georgia
Police: Actor Wendell Pierce arrested at Atlanta hotel
ATLANTA (AP) - Police say actor Wendell Pierce has been arrested at an Atlanta hotel where he was a guest. Atlanta Police Department spokesman Donald Hannah says in a statement that Pierce was arrested early Saturday morning at the Loews…