Kid Rock's assistant killed in crash at singer's property
involved in ATV wreck overnight on Sunday
Georgia man says he found neighbor's cat in pieces in his yard
CBS46 News ROCKDALE COUNTY, Ga. (CBS46) - A metro Atlanta neighborhood is on high alert after several cats were found dead. Residents in Conyers, located southeast of Atlanta, say a pack of dogs is responsible. The pack of dogs is targeting…
Semi rolls backwards, crashes into Nashville area home
GREENBRIER, Tenn. (News Channel 5) - A tow truck driver was arrested and a family was left with a badly damaged home and two damaged cars after a tractor-trailer rolled down a street into a home in Robertson County. The…
Waiter's response to Georgia man trying to eat without hands goes viral
Douglasville, Ga. (CBS News) - A "regular" at a Cinco De Mayo Mexican Grill was enjoying a leisurely Sunday meal when something out of the ordinary caught his eye. Reginald Widener was sitting at the bar when he turned around…
Report: 3 shot at Nashville bus station
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (CBS News) - Police are on the scene at a Nashville bus station where three people were shot Monday afternoon,reports CBS affiliate WTVF. Police were called to the Music City Central bus station at about 3:45 p.m., after witnesses…
Police chief apologizes for arrest of 10 children
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (AP) - A Tennessee police chief has offered an apology after his officers arrested 10 elementary school students. Murfreesboro Police Chief Karl Durr told The Tennessean he's "so sorry this incident happened" and that he thinks it could have…
Man rescued after car crashes into Lake Lanier
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) - Authorities have rescued a man from Lake Lanier after his vehicle veered from a road in north Georgia. Hall County Fire Services spokesman Capt. Zachary Brackett says the man was taken to the Northeast Georgia…
Tennessee Police chief apologizes for arrest of 10 children
Admits that handcuffing kids under 12 could be a problem
Small earthquake in East Tennessee Monday morning
Centered in Etowah, Tennessee
Thousands visit Gulf Coast bar to toss dead fish, drink beer
PENSACOLA, Fla. (AP) - Thousands of people are flocking to a famous bar to toss a dead fish across state lines. The Pensacola News Journal reported Sunday that as many as 35,000 people were expected to attend the three-day Interstate…
Georgia Woman arrested after shooting death of pastor
MACON, Ga. (AP) - Authorities say a woman accused in the shooting death of a pastor after an argument at a restaurant in central Georgia has been arrested. Bibb County jail records show that 48-year-old Tracia Yvonne Hubbard is charged…
Teens killed in go-kart related crash in Alabama
LAWRENCE COUNTY, Ala. (WHNT) – Two teens were killed riding a go-kart Saturday night in the Danville area. State Troopers confirm that the accident occurred around 10:54 p.m., when the teens attempted to cross the road about a half-mile west…
Police: Suspect reaches for firearm, shot by police; body cam video released
CBS46 News ATHENS, GA (CBS46) - Police released the body cam video of an officer-involved shooting in Athens. A man was shot early Saturday morning by an Athens-Clarke County police officer. Police said preliminary information indicates at approximately 3 a.m.,…
'Pro-white' rally draws counter-rallies at Stone Mountain
CBS46 News STONE MOUNTAIN, Ga. (CBS46) - Security was tight and tempers were flaring at the "pro-white" rally at Stone Mountain, Saturday morning. Frustrated counter-protesters attempted to get face to face with their rivals, but were blocked by police at every…
Sheriff's Office: Woman claimed she had cancer, collected thousands of dollars
SWEETWATER, Tenn. (WVLT) - A Sweeetwater woman who gained the support of her community after she told them she had been diagnosed with Stage 4 Pancreatic cancer is now being called a liar. A Facebook group called 'Prayers for Ashley Lively'…
Missing teen from Clarksville, Tennessee possibly seen in DeKalb County, AL
DEKALB COUNTY, Ala. (WHNT) – The DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office said a teen reported missing from Clarksville, Tennessee may be in northeast Alabama. Investigators say Ashley Suiter, 16, was possibly seen in the Higdon area. Suiter has been missing since April…
Federal Judge Orders Recount On Abortion Amendment
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (News Channel 5) - A federal judge has ordered a recount of votes on a 2014 amendment to the Tennessee Constitution that made it easier to put restrictions on abortion. On Friday, U.S. District Judge Kevin Sharp said…
Birmingham Police invites residents to join in ride along via Twitter
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — This Saturday, you can join Birmingham officers as they respond to calls and make arrests, all in real time, through Twitter. The Birmingham Police Department will live tweet calls and follow along as officers work in…
Officials: 5 people dead in 2 shootings in Georgia
APPLING, Ga. (AP) - Georgia authorities say a man suspected in two shootings that left five people dead has been found dead of an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound. Captain Andy Shedd with the Columbia County Sheriff's office says 50-year-old Wayne…
Firehouse Subs customers help equip Hamilton County rescue teams
The Chattanooga-Hamilton County Rescue Service will use the grant to purchase an artificial high directional system worth $4,895.
East Tennessee Endangered Child Alert issued
An East Tennessee Endangered Child Alert has been issued for the Greene County Sheriff’s Office for 15 year old Alexus Lynn Bowman.
Judge refuses to release mom accused of starving her baby to death
4 month old died from malnourishment and dehydration
Sen. Todd Gardenhire wins his fight to punish UT's Office for Diversity
Tennessee lawmakers strip funding after sex week, gender-neutral pronouns & non-religious holiday party controversies
New National Park report shows economic impact
A new National Park Service report shows the 1,002,373 visitors to Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park in 2015 spent $63,192,300 in communities near the park.