No charges from shooting in Ft. Payne Walmart parking lot
Investigators call it a domestic situation
Mother arrested for murder of her 2 year old daughter after Georgia Amber Alert
Three other girls were found safe.
Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson Airport expanding
Largest airport getting domestic concourse, parking and terminal makeover
Six Flags Over Georgia Preps New Virtual Reality Coaster
The first virtual reality coaster in North America debuts this weekend at Six Flags Over Georgia. The nearby theme park now offers an immersive experience, thanks to a Samsung phone mounted into a VR headset powered by Oculus.
Proposed Bill would increase yellow light time in TN
NASHVILLE (News Channel 5) - A bill in legislature would increase the minimum amount of time a light could be yellow on a traffic signal in Tennessee from three seconds to five seconds. The bill, sponsored by republican state representative…
GA shoplifting suspect abandons baby at store
SAVANNAH, Ga. (AP) - Police in Savannah are looking for a woman who they say abandoned a baby at a grocery store. The Savannah-Catham Metropolitan Police Department says in a news release that Monday evening, a loss prevention officer saw…
Georgia man charged in execution style killing of brother-in-law
WATKINSVILLE, Ga. (AP) - Sheriff's officials say an east Georgia man is charged with murder in the death of his brother-in-law, who was missing for two weeks before his body was found in a shallow grave. Oconee County Sheriff Scott…
3 students injured at Alabama high school
VESTAVIA HILLS, Ala. (AP) - Three students were injured after being shocked in an accident at Vestavia Hills High School in suburban Birmingham. Media reports say the students were moving a football goal post Wednesday afternoon when it came in…
Ga House committee postpones vote on teacher evaluation bill
ATLANTA (AP) - Georgia public school teachers may soon see widespread changes in their classrooms. A House committee discussed a bill on Wednesday that would introduce sweeping reforms to standardized testing, teacher evaluations and attendance. However, the committee postponed a…
310 pounds of marijuana seized in Nashville traffic stop
NASHVILLE, Tenn. - A 65-year-old woman has been arrested after investigators recovered more than 300 pounds of marijuana during a traffic stop. Officials with Metro Nashville Police said Deborah Berrelleza was taken into custody after being pulled over by officers.…
Tennessee says its new "Soundtrack of America, Made in Tennessee" campaign is paying off
Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam announced the results of a return on investment study on the “Soundtrack of America, Made in Tennessee” brand campaign, during a special event at Tennessee Hospitality & Tourism Association’s Day on the Hill.
AL crews recover body of 17-year-old from creek waters
ALBERTVILLE, Ala. (AP) - Authorities say firefighters and rescue crews have recovered the body of a 17-year-old who apparently drowned in creek waters in the Asbury community outside Albertville. Albert Childress of the Asbury Volunteer Fire Department said the body…
Georgia and Tennessee rank among top 5 states for wind damage claims by State Farm
Georgia is a close second to Texas for most claims
Nashville resident shoots & kills suspected burglar
Resident says man was walking around his apartment when he shot him
Tennessee Senate Committee narrowly votes down bill to allow anyone to carry handguns in public
Sen. Todd Gardenhire chooses not to break 4-4 tie in committee vote
Looking Ahead to March 9, 2016
Here are some of the stories we're following: A chicken nugget recall, a possible gas tax hike in TN, and a Vanderbilt student killed overseas
Ricky Skaggs and Kentucky Thunder To Headline 20th Annual National Cornbread Festival
Ricky Skaggs and Kentucky Thunder will perform on Saturday, April 23rd at 6:00 pm CST at the 20th Annual National Cornbread Festival.
News Guide: Erin Andrews may not get $55 million
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Just because a jury awarded Erin Andrews $55 million doesn't mean the sportscaster and TV host can collect. Jurors found her stalker 51 percent at fault for altering a peephole in a Nashville hotel room and…
Judge OKs housing discrimination claim covering 4 states
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) - A federal judge in Alabama has approved a $350,000 settlement involving housing discrimination claims in four Southern states. The agreement announced Tuesday by the Justice Department involves owners and developers of 71 housing complexes in Alabama,…
Atlanta hospital faces sanctions in worker drug scheme
ATLANTA (AP) - An Atlanta hospital faces sanctions after investigators discovered pharmacy employees ordered more than 1 million doses of addictive drugs for illegal use. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reported Tuesday that an investigation found a scheme involving two pharmacy technicians at…
AL House approves education budget, teacher raise
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - The Alabama House of Representatives has unanimously approved an education budget that gives teachers their first pay raise in several years. The spending plan approved Tuesday would give a 4 percent raise for teachers making less…
Perdue Foods recalling chicken nuggets made in Georgia
ATLANTA (AP) - The state says the Gainesville-based Perdue Foods is recalling about 4,530 pounds of chicken nuggets. A statement from the state agriculture department says the nuggets were made in Georgia and are being recalled because they may include…
TN House approves $50 fine for driving slow in fast lane
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) – The state House has passed a bill to create a $50 fine for driving slow in the fast lane on major highways in Tennessee. The bill sponsored by Republican Rep. Dan Howell of Bradley County would…
GA Senate committee approves stun guns on college campuses
ATLANTA (AP) - Georgia college students may soon have another alternative to defend themselves on campus. A Senate committee approved a bill Tuesday that would let students carry electroshock weapons, or stun guns, on college campuses. The vote came a…