House delays vote on casinos, effectively killing effort
An effort to bring casino gambling to Georgia has been postponed, effectively killing the proposal as lawmakers near a key deadline.
Senate OKs cap on liquor store ownership in Tennessee
The state Senate has approved a bill that would place new limits on liquor store ownership in Tennessee, shrugging off concerns raised by some Republicans about creating special protections from market forces.
Deal orders half-staff flags to honor deceased lawmaker
Gov. Nathan Deal has ordered flags at the state Capitol lowered to half-staff this weekend to honor a Georgia lawmaker who died last week.
Alabama governor: Trump not the best GOP pick for president
Republican Alabama Gov. Robert Bentley is harshly criticizing GOP presidential front-runner Donald Trump, saying Trump has shown disrespect for women, minorities and the disabled.
Comedian Katt Williams arrested on battery charge in Georgia
Comedian Katt Williams has been arrested on a battery charge in Georgia after a store employee told police that Williams punched him during an argument.
Woman who tried to self-abort won't face attempted murder
The attorney for a Tennessee woman accused of trying to end her pregnancy with a coat hanger says the woman will not face attempted murder charges.
Bald eagle found killed by gunfire in northwest Georgia
State and federal authorities are investigating after a bald eagle was found fatally shot in northwest Georgia.
Man sentenced to life in wounding of teen at Memphis store
A man who served 15 years in prison, including time on death row, in the killing of a Memphis police officer has been sentenced to life in prison without parole for shooting a teenager.
Virtual school bill would allow funding to follow students
A north Alabama school superintendent says a state law regarding virtual schools needs to be clarified to allow state funding to follow the students.
Professors examine condition of Alabama's banking industry
An Auburn University study says regulatory uncertainty and cyberattacks are among concerns about the chief threats to Alabama's banking industry.
Georgia could soon get state's 1st national historical park
Georgia is moving closer to having its first National Historical Park.
12 arrested in Decatur undercover drug bust
Twelve people in Decatur have been arrested after authorities say the suspects sold drugs to undercover drug agents.
Woman sentenced to prison for abusing her 6-year-old child
A Georgia judge has sentenced a woman to four years in prison for blackening her 6-year-old daughter's eye about six months after she left the girl with bruises on her face and arms.
Ex-policeman found guilty of ordering teen suspects beatings
A former DeKalb County police sergeant has been found guilty of ordering the beatings of several teenage suspects.
1 teenager killed, 1 seriously hurt in Pickens County crash
A Pickens County teenager has been killed and another has been seriously injured after their car left the roadway, struck a culvert and crashed into several trees.
Obama signs Georgia disaster declaration for winter storms
President Barack Obama has declared that a major disaster exists in 33 Georgia counties following recent severe storms and flooding that affected the state.
Knoxville Girl Scout troop offering drive-thru cookies
Girl Scout cookie fanciers in Knoxville have the opportunity to pick up a few boxes without even getting out of their cars.
Rock slide shuts down I-75 in both directions in Tennessee
A rock slide has shut down Interstate-75 in both directions in Campbell County, about 30 miles from the Kentucky border.
Super Tuesday
Georgia and Alabama are among the dozen states and one territory casting votes for presidential nominees on Tuesday.
Man arrested after wielding ax in Nashville convenient store
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) -- Officials with Metro Nashville Police arrested a 53-year-old suspect after he was allegedly wielding an ax at customers at a Mapco convenience store on Murfreesboro Pike. Officials with Metro Nashville Police said they were called to…
AL Lawmaker proposes Left Lane Drivers Bill
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - An Alabama lawmaker is seeking to have drivers ticketed if they are staying too long in the far left lane of an interstate. The Decatur Daily (http://bit.ly/1Q9blHH) reports that Republican Rep. Phillip Pettus of Greenhill is…
GOP candidates campaign across Tennessee
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Three of the five candidates for the Republican presidential nomination campaigned in Tennessee on Friday, with the remaining two planning rallies in the state before voters go to the polls on Super Tuesday next week. Texas…
Senate bill to ban use of state gasoline tax on bike lanes being considered
State senator Todd Gardenhire says he wants the state to stop using gas tax money to build bicycle lanes. Senate Bill 1716 will next be discussed again next week. But in the meantime, Bike Walk Tennessee launched an online petition to stop the move.
Sam Beall, Proprietor of Blackberry Farm in East Tennessee dies in skiing accident
His family launched the Ruby Tuesday chain