Magic rocks at Tennessee Aquarium: Penguin mating season gets underway!
The rocks become nests for the Gentoo and Macaroni penguins.
South Alabama police officer shot twice in undercover drug operation shootout
Suspect seriously wounded in gun battle
No special session to override Gov. Deal's religious liberty bill veto
Lt. Governor admits they couldn't get enough of the 3/5 votes needed to override the veto
Weather Update for Friday Morning, April 1st
Tornado Watch in effect until 5:00 a.m. EDT Friday.
"Allergy Emergency" bill becomes law in Tennesseee
The legislation was approved unanimously by the House of Representatives and Senate and has been signed by Governor Bill Haslam.
Tennessee's religious liberty bill deals with counselors
Coalition launches ads saying bill would allow therapists and counselors to turn away gay people in crisis
We'll learn which highway projects Governor Haslam will fund over the next 3 years on Thursday
Tennessee road construction plan revealed, without a gas tax hike
Gov. Bentley's advisor resigns, but says she did not have an affair with him
Lawmaker calls for impeachment of Governor
Morning Round-up: De-annexation Bill Dies, Tennessee's Bible Debate and Impeaching Alabama's Governor
Morning Round-up: De-annexation Bill Dies, Tennessee's Bible Debate and Impeaching Alabama's Governor
Alabama man indicted for child pornography involving minors
CLIO, Ala. (AP) - Prosecutors say an Alabama man has been indicted after being accused of producing child pornography involving four minors over the course of eight years. U.S. Attorney Joyce White and Justice Department's Assistant Attorney General Leslie R.…
Man gets 3 years in prison for fatal beating of small dog
ACWORTH, Ga. (AP) - A Georgia man has been sentenced by a judge to three years in prison for fatally beating a small dog - a Pomeranian-Chihuahua mix - because she urinated in his suburban Atlanta home. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reported…
Longest Serving TennCare Director to step down
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (News Channel 5) - Governor Bill Haslam announced the longest serving director of TennCare will be leaving. Darin Gordon has also been the Deputy Commissioner of Health Care Finance and Administration. Governor Haslam announced Wednesday Gordon will enter…
Cheerleading coach arrested for reckless conduct, discharging firearm
BRASELTON, GA (CBS46) - A chemistry teacher and cheerleading coach at a school in Gwinnett County has been arrested on charges of reckless conduct and discharging a firearm following an incident at her home on March 20. Nyree Rapley was arrested…
Atlanta city council takes up ride sharing services like Uber at Hartsfield-Jackson Airport
trying to hammer out ruled for service to airport
Memphis woman sentenced in vehicular homicide of 2 boys
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) - A Memphis woman has been sentenced to 10 years in prison after pleading guilty to reckless vehicular homicide in the deaths of two 11-year-old boys last year. Shelby County District Attorney General Amy Weirich's office said…
Teen Dies After Drinking Morphine
JOELTON, Tenn. (News Channel 5) - Cheatham County Officials have suspected a cocktail of morphine and Gatorade is what killed a Cheatham County teen. Detectives said the 17-year-old boy was found unresponsive Friday morning at a home on Oakwood Road…
4 on trial in Clarksville 'house slave' slaying
CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Four people charged with beating a woman to death in 2014 are on trial for murder and sexual battery. The Leaf-Chronicle reports a jury was seated Monday and opening statements began Tuesday morning in Circuit Court…
Rape trial for 1 former Vanderbilt player to start Monday
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - A judge in Nashville has ordered that the trial of a former Vanderbilt University football player accused of rape will begin as planned on Monday. Lawyers for Cory Batey wanted the trial to be postponed after…
What can Georgia lawmakers do about Gov. Deal's religious liberty veto?
They could call a special session to override the veto.
Police suspect Georgia man was shot for his lottery money
Seven suspects charged so far in plot, more to come
Maryville Police: Man put hidden cameras in Goody's bathroom
MARYVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) -- According to Maryville Police, a man is facing charges after he tried to hide cameras inside a bathroom and changing room at Goody's in the Foothills Mall. Police say Jarrid Cline tried to hide the camera…
Effort renewed to make Bible official book of Tennessee
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - The state Senate sponsor of a proposal to designate the Holy Bible the official book of Tennessee is trying to persuade colleagues to set aside their concerns and revive the effort. Republican Sen. Steve Southerland of…
Georgia Governor Vetoes Controversial Bill
Major Companies Had Threatened Boycotts
Gov. Deal vetoes religious liberty bill
"Georgia is a welcoming state"