Family: Jackson mother died trying to save child in fire
A family member says that a Jackson woman died in a house fire while trying to save her child.
Blount County sheriff: Boy found dead after escaping custody
Authorities say a 16-year-old boy who escaped from a juvenile detention center in Blount County has been found dead.
Jail administrator fired in wake of inmate suicides
A Rutherford County jail administrator has been fired in the wake of two recent inmate suicides earlier this year.
Firefighter helps save heart attack victim, not knowing it's his dad
When a North Carolina first responder arrived on scene he did not know that the man lying lifeless on the floor was his own father because his face was covered with a guard used in CPR.
Man denied bond in rape case of woman in Georgia
Prosecutors say a man accused of having sex with a woman who was either unconscious or dead was denied bond in Georgia.
Judge declines state's bid to throw out school funding case
A judge has declined an effort by the state to throw out a lawsuit challenging the adequacy of Tennessee's school funding formula.
US attorney: Hubbard prosecution a state issue
A prosecutor in Montgomery says claims of prosecutorial misconduct in the ethics case against House Speaker Mike Hubbard should play out in state court.
Latest on the death of Alabama writer Harper Lee
She won fans with the classic To Kill A Mockingbird, but alienated many of them with her late life sequel.
Georgia lawmakers moving forward with budget that improves education spending
Also includes raise for state workers
Can a new parents council improve communication with Tennessee educators?
Department of Education creates news Parents Advisory Council for Tennessee
Southwest Airlines adding flights to Nashville including West coast connections
adding Denver & Los Angeles flights
Zell Miller recovering from surgery after fall on Wednesday
Former governor who brought the lottery to Georgia fell at a Young Harris basektball game
Looking Ahead to February 19, 2016
The Tennessee House has passed a bill that would make it more difficult to remove statutes or rename streets dedicated to historical figures including Confederate leaders.
Chattanooga residents get a chance to voice opinions on new form-based zoning code
The new code affects the North Shore, Riverfront, City Center, M.L. King, and Southside neighborhoods.
"Allergy emergency in public places" bill passes TN Senate
The legislation passed by a vote of 33-0.
Sand Mountain man charged with home arson
Sheriff says suspect was at the home when he set it on fire
Memphis Meats is growing their product in a lab
Growing burgers and meatballs from animal cells in a lab
Tennessee Bill Could Allow Skunks as Pets
If you've ever wanted a pet skunk for your very own, you may soon have that chance.
Georgia House committee backs 'campus carry' gun bill
A Georgia House committee has approved a bill allowing guns on state college campuses with little notice.
Alabama authorities say homemade hand grenades pose a danger
Federal authorities say some criminals in Alabama appear to be arming themselves with homemade hand grenades.
Tennessee Senate: OK to deny counseling due to religious beliefs
Therapists or counselors in private practice could decline treatment for patients on the basis of "sincerely held religious beliefs" under a bill passed by the Tennessee Senate.
Alabama House votes to make fetal tissue sale a felony
he Alabama House has approved a bill that would make it a state felony to sell fetal tissue to researchers.
Georgia executes man for 1992 murder
Travis Clinton Hittson was executed Wednesday evening for the 1992 murder of Conway Utterbeck
Lawsuit: Private probation company forced illegal drug tests
A civil rights group says a private probation company illegally required people on probation for traffic offenses to submit to drug tests at their own expense.
