Georgia Mom charged in wreck that killed her 3 year old son
Her BMW SUV rear ended after she stopped on the freeway
Tennessee Senate committee votes to hire new employees to clear Open Records backlog
600 cases are on hold because there is no one to work them
Looking Ahead to February 17, 2016
The jury in the Clara Edwards murder trial in Catoosa County gets the case, Cleveland's new Raider Arena, and Tennessee lawmakers vote on refugees.
Senate merges 2 bills protecting same-sex marriage objectors
A bill headed toward a vote in the Georgia Senate would allow faith-based organizations to refuse services to same-sex couples without government penalties, including loss of taxpayer funding.
No tuition increase for Georgia's public colleges next year
The cost of an education at Georgia's 29 public colleges won't be going up this fall.
GOP sponsor withdraws abortion ultrasound bill in Tennessee
The sponsor of a bill seeking to require ultrasound information to be shared with pregnant women seeking an abortion in Tennessee has withdrawn the measure from consideration.
Georgia medical marijuana expansion backers tout support
Supporters of expanding Georgia's medical marijuana law say they have delivered a petition with 12,000 signatures supporting the change to Gov. Nathan Deal and other leaders.
UT president says school thriving despite legal troubles
University of Tennessee President Joe DiPietro pushed back against recent criticisms of the school, telling school supporters that "the long arm of the government" is reaching further and further into university matters.
Alabama House approves bill blocking local minimum wages
The Alabama House of Representatives has approved a bill to block cities from setting local minimum wages and to roll back Birmingham's planned increase to $10.10 per hour.
Georgia House approves 'Right to Try' bill for terminal patients
The Georgia House has approved a bill that would allow people with terminal illnesses to use experimental medical treatments.
New details on autopsy Run to Death grandmother
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - It will be weeks before an autopsy reveals what killed an Alabama woman who was serving life without parole for the running death of her 9-year-old granddaughter. Alabama prison spokesman Bob Horton said Tuesday that an…
Tennessee Senate Committee votes to fight Federal refugees coming here
Now goes to full vote in the state senate
Man having mental exam at Alabama hostpital dies after police use stun gun on him
ATHENS, Ala. (AP) - Police say a man who was undergoing a mental evaluation at an Alabama hospital has died after officers used a stun gun on him. According to news outlets, Athens police Chief Floyd Johnson said Monday that…
Georgia Grandmom indicted on charges of starving grandson to death
Victim was 10 year old boy
Governor and First Lady want Tennessee kids to Read to be Ready
First couple launches new literacy campaign this week
Gadsden mom charged with using heroin when she was pregnant
GADSDEN, Ala. (AP) - A Gadsden woman faces multiple charges after authorities say she used heroin while pregnant. Etowah County Sheriff Todd Entrekin tells local media that 24-year-old Tarra Lynn Barron was arrested Feb. 8. Barron has been charged with…
Alabama exports total $19.37 billion in 2015
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - Alabama Department of Commerce officials say the state's exports for 2015 totaled $19.37 billion. Officials said in a release Monday that the figure provided by the U.S. Department of Commerce is below the state's 2014 total…
Agency: Y-12's lithium supply good through 2028
OAK RIDGE, Tenn. (AP) - The National Nuclear Security Administration says it has identified "other sources" of purified lithium for use in refurbishing nuclear warheads. The Knoxville News Sentinel (bit.ly/1Qh7tHZ) reports the update could alleviate concerns that the Y-12 nuclear…
Former transgender inmate settles with Georgia prison officials
By KATE BRUMBACK Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) - A former transgender inmate who had complained that she didn't get adequate treatment for her gender identity condition has settled a lawsuit against Georgia prison officials. Court records show Ashley Diamond voluntarily…
Peyton Manning mentioned in lawsuit filed against UT
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning is mentioned in the lawsuit a group of women filed against the University of Tennessee last week in which they said the school violated Title IX regulations in the way it…
Huntsville Police Officer Arrested
MADISON, Ala. (AP) - Authorities say an off-duty Huntsville police officer has been charged with harassment. The Huntsville Police Department told Al.com (http://bit.ly/1oBXUam ) that the officer was arrested Saturday. The department says the officer has been placed on administrative…
GA Student Dies on Field Trip to Belize
MARIETTA, Ga. (AP) - Cobb County School District officials say a student has died during a field trip to Belize. District spokeswoman Lauretta Hannon said in a statement that 32 students and six chaperones were visiting the Monkey Bay Wildlife…
Increase in Coyote Sightings in Alabama
DECATUR, Ala. (AP) - Coyote sightings have increased during the breeding season within the state. The Decatur Daily reports that Animal control officials say cats are a main food source for the predators, especially at this time of year. Interim…
Lawmakers moving to allow gun carry permit holders to go armed at Legislative plaza
Critics wondered why lawmakers created an exemption for their workplace, but not ours.