Haslam, colleges agree to outside review of outsourcing plan
Gov. Bill Haslam's administration has agreed to have an outside group review the Republican's privatization plan for building maintenance at Tennessee's public colleges and universities.
No charges for speeding state trooper in fatal Georgia crash
A Georgia state trooper who was fired after a crash that killed two teenage girls won't face criminal charges.
Cancer charities accused of massive fraud in receivership
The president of two Tennessee-based cancer charities accused of spending donations on six-figure salaries and luxury vacations has agreed to relinquish control of the businesses.
Governor Haslam gives teachers a choice of whether to include TNReady test scores in evaluations
His proposal would let them choose whether to use TNReady scores of their students in their teacher evaluations
TVA considers selling the Bellefonte Nuclear facility in Jackson County, Alabama
Construction began in the 1970s but was never finished. So is TVA giving up?
Georgia to execute ex sailor Wednesday night
Convicted of killing a fellow Navy crewman in 1992
Ex Vol charged with enticing 14 year old for sex in Florida
Mack Crowder was a senior lineman on UT team last year
Business owner draws gun on man she caught trying on women's clothing after break in
She found him when she opened up her store in the morning
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a bill seeking to require ultrasound information to be shared with pregnant women seeking an abortion in Tennessee has withdrawn the measure from consideration.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…
