A bad year for Alabama's top leaders continues with jury selection Monday for House Speaker
Speaker faces ethics trial, while Governor faces impeachment and Chief Justice is suspended
Police: Man arrested for DUI, speeding while trying to get son to Chuck E. Cheese's
ALPHARETTA, GA (CBS46) - A father was arrested after being accused of speeding to get his child to a Chuck E. Cheese's while allegedly driving under the influence. Shane Elzey, 27, was pulled over on April 29 after he was allegedly…
"Walking Dead" stars stop, help car wreck victim
ATLANTA (CNN) - The Walking Dead's Norman Reedus and Steven Yeun were some of the first on the scene at a car accident in Atlanta Saturday. You can view the entire story below in video courtesy of CBS 46 and CNN.
Alabama college apologizes for T-shirt with racist image
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (CBS News) - An Alabama university apologized publicly Friday after discovering T-shirts depicting a black man eating watermelon had been printed by a sorority, which said members initially failed to notice the racist illustration. "I was repulsed by the…
Friends and family gather to celebrate Carlie Trent homecoming
ROGERSVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) -- Friends, family and even strangers joined at the Rogersville City Park to celebrate Carlie Trent's safe return home Saturday. The gathering was initially organized as a massive search for the 9-year-old, who was the subject of…
Jimmy Carter helps bestow degree on rock star Gregg Allman
MACON, Ga. (AP) - Former president Jimmy Carter shared the stage with rock star Gregg Allman, as the statesman helped bestow an honorary academic degree on the Southern rock icon. Allman, the longtime keyboard player and vocalist for The Allman…
Woman claims her dog died at vet due to overdose
CBS46 News SANDY SPRINGS, Ga. (CBS46) - There is no one more lively, loving and loyal than man’s best friend, and most consider their pet dog a member of the family. “Beatrice was 8-years-old. She was a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel,”…
Chatsworth man wins $173,775 in lottery
Dalton, Ga. (Dalton Daily Citizen) - Gregory Callies of Chatsworth matched all five numbers from the Monday Fantasy 5 drawing, winning the $173,775 top prize. He claimed his prize on Wednesday at the Georgia Lottery’s District Office in Dalton. Callies,…
Memphis flight attendant indicted for mini-bottle theft
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WREG) - A Memphis flight attendant has been indicted on charges she stole close to 1,500 mini-bottle of liquor from Delta Airlines. Rachel Trevor, 28, faces criminal charges of theft of property over $10,000, unlawful sale of alcohol,…
Haslam still unready to support Trump until after meeting
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam still isn't ready to throw his support behind presumptive Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump. The governor had been on a trade mission to Asia for most of the last two weeks, and…
No accident two men stumbled across 9 Year old Carlie Trent
They were part of a group of citizens searching for Carlie for a week
Atlanta Police searching for grandfather and a two year old
Both found unharmed at the grandfather's girlfriend's house
Update on the bear attack that has closed a Smokies backcountry shelter
Hikers moved from tents to a park shelter to avoid a marauding bear
TBI Director Mark Gwyn issues statement after 9-year-old Carlie Trent was found safe
Two Hawkins County men spotted Carlie and Simpson while riding on their property on Hawkins County, and contacted authorities.
Parents to protest school bathroom policy tonight at board meeting
They want to stop the move to gender neutral bathrooms in their schools
Gary Simpson from Amber Alert added to Ten Most Wanted List
Still no sign of him or 9 year old Carlie Trent
2nd Georgia man dies after slipping at North Carolina falls
One fell trying to rescue his friend, who had fallen over waterfall
Bear bites Appalachian Trail hiker in the Smokies
Hiker says bear bit his leg while he was sleeping in a tent
Poison Center warns of toxicity of essential oils
aromatic and homeopathic natural remedies can be a hazard for kids who touch them
Counseling group cancels conference to target Tennessee law
American Counseling Association using Tennessee boycott to warn other states about passing their own counseling law
Student recovering from vape battery explosion
(CNN) - An Alabama teen is recovering after the battery in a classmate's e-cigarette exploded, striking him in the face and neck. View more in below video courtesy of CNN.
Drag queen is suspended Ala. chief justice's worst nightmare
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (CBS News) - Wearing big hair, loads of makeup and high heels, small-town drag queen Ambrosia Starling is the new worst nightmare of suspended Alabama Chief Justice Roy Moore. Moore has called out Starling twice by name in recent…
FBI, TBI amping up search for Missing 9-year-old girl
ROGERSVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) - The FBI and TBI are still looking for Carly Trent, the missing 9-year-old that was taken from school on May 4 by her Uncle, Gary Simpson. Simpson does not currently have custody of Trent, although reports…
Newborn baby burned after hospital heater mishap
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - A Middle Tennessee family says their newborn daughter suffered serious burns after a piece of equipment malfunctioned at a Nashville hospital. Sean Boyd, the father of Aminah Boyd, told local media last week that his daughter was…