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Tenn. Powerball ticket worth $1 million

Sun, 19 May 2013 21:26:00 EDT

A Powerball ticket sold in Tennessee barely missed winning a share of an estimated $590.5 million prize. But the ticket has a nice consolation prize worth $1 million.

TWRA officials prepare for boating season

Karen Higbee — Sun, 19 May 2013 18:54:00 EDT

Tennessee Wildlife Resource officers are patrolling lakes and rivers to ensure boat operators are safe and sober.

Loan program for soldiers extended

Sun, 19 May 2013 10:57:00 EDT

A program to help soldiers get loans to purchase homes has gotten a permanent extension.

Last minute lottery ticket buyers flood convenience stores

Nick Caloway — Sat, 18 May 2013 22:46:00 EDT

"I'm hoping to hit the big one right here. And if I do, I'm just going to take care of the family," said David Wilson of Hermitage.

Alexander: TVA to help fish hatchery stay open

Sat, 18 May 2013 13:20:00 EDT

U.S. Sen. Lamar Alexander says the Tennessee Valley Authority will help keep a federal fish hatchery in East Tennessee stay open for at least three more years.

Local TV station criticized by TBI in Holly Bobo investigation

Sat, 18 May 2013 11:18:00 EDT

The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has determined that a non-profit organization did not investigate the case of missing nursing student Holly Bobo to law enforcement standards.

TVA execs meet with Obama administration on "sale" issue

Chris Bundgaard — Fri, 17 May 2013 21:31:00 EDT

Top Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) executives will head to Washington on Tuesday to begin "initial talks" on the federal budget issue that prompted rumors the giant utility might be sold.

Amber Alert canceled for Georgia toddler

Fri, 17 May 2013 16:58:00 EDT

An Amber Alert issued for a Georgia toddler late Friday afternoon has been canceled.

US Army: 1 dead, several injured in Navy training exercise at Fort Knox, Ky.

Fri, 17 May 2013 09:35:00 EDT

A U.S. Army spokesman says one member of the U.S. Navy was killed and several others injured during a training exercise at the Fort Knox, Ky., Army post.

'Nashville' production team might need new incentives to stay

Chris Bundgaard — Fri, 17 May 2013 02:11:00 EDT

There's been speculation in recent days that the ABC show "Nashville" might go elsewhere if its production company does not get new incentives to stay.

Pharmacists hesitant to fill alleged pill mill doctor's prescriptions

Andy Cordan — Thu, 16 May 2013 23:39:00 EDT

Nashville's News 2 Investigates took a closer look inside an alleged pill mill.

Gov. Haslam signs grocery tax reduction into law

Thu, 16 May 2013 16:38:00 EDT

Republican Gov. Bill Haslam has signed into law a reduction in the state's sales tax on groceries.

Australian hiker dies along Appalachian Trail

Thu, 16 May 2013 14:21:00 EDT

An Australian who was hiking the Appalachian Trail in eastern Tennessee has died.

Former FBI Director Louis Freeh joins Pilot investigation

Wed, 15 May 2013 21:28:00 EDT

The Georgia attorney who is working on a class-action suit against Pilot Flying J has pulled in a big-name investigator to help with the case.

3 sisters meet after spending childhood in different foster homes

Wed, 15 May 2013 19:06:00 EDT

Three sisters who grew up apart in foster homes around Middle Tennessee met each other for the first time.

Powerball reaches $360M, 1st 'Hot Lotto' drawing Wednesday

Todd Dunn — Wed, 15 May 2013 18:29:00 EDT

The Powerball jackpot has soared to $360 million, making it the third largest Powerball jackpot and the seventh largest ever.

Man on 'Most Wanted' list captured at Pulaski hotel

Wed, 15 May 2013 13:15:00 EDT

Jerrell Sizemore was captured at a Pulaski hotel Wednesday morning. He was wanted by authorities for the shooting death of a man.

Nurse illegally dispenses medicine, Charged with TennCare fraud

Wed, 15 May 2013 11:21:00 EDT

Authorities reported Gene Dougherty of Paris, Tennessee worked as a nurse at McKenzie Regional Hospital when the crime allegedly occurred.

Lawmakers, bartenders respond to .05 DUI recommendation

Chris Bundgaard — Tue, 14 May 2013 23:51:00 EDT

A federal recommendation to lower the definition of drunk driving from .08 to .05 of blood alcohol content will likely have no shortage of sponsors in Tennessee's Capitol Hill.

Pulaski man wanted for murder added to 'Most Wanted' list

Tue, 14 May 2013 17:02:00 EDT

Jerrell Sizemore is wanted by the Pulaski Police Department for the shooting death of Brandon Stinnett on Monday.

Firefighter dies from injuries sustained in motorcycle crash

Tue, 14 May 2013 16:42:00 EDT

Alan Faircloth died around 2 a.m. Tuesday from head injuries.

Family of 3 killed in Wayne County fire

Tue, 14 May 2013 16:27:00 EDT

A family of three was killed in a Wayne County Fire early Tuesday morning.

Woman found shot to death on lawn in Jonesborough

Tue, 14 May 2013 10:12:00 EDT

Washington County authorities say they found a mushroom-growing operation while investigating a shooting death.

Investigation into IRS targeting Tea Party groups reaches new level

Nadia Ramdass — Mon, 13 May 2013 23:28:00 EDT

More than 100 Tea Party-related, tax-exempt applications had been flagged for review by the Cincinnati-based IRS unit responsible for overseeing them.

Lawmaker: DCS papers raise prosecution, autopsy questions

Chris Bundgaard — Mon, 13 May 2013 20:19:00 EDT

Documents sought by statewide media outlets black out names and locations of DCS cases per court order, but some patterns emerge.

Thief steals boat from Cookeville parking lot

Mon, 13 May 2013 14:06:00 EDT

The boat, which is valued at $2,000, was stolen last Wednesday morning at a parking lot located on West Broad Street.

RiverRush ride opens at Dollywood

Mon, 13 May 2013 12:30:00 EDT

Dollywood theme park's latest ride is a water coaster called RiverRush.

Gov. Bill Haslam vetoes 'Ag-Gag' bill

Mon, 13 May 2013 12:01:00 EDT

Gov. Bill Haslam has vetoed a bill that would require images documenting animal abuse to be turned over to law enforcement within 48 hours.

Weekend cold leaving, big warm-up ahead

Justin Bruce — Mon, 13 May 2013 06:47:00 EDT

A substantial warm-up is in the works Tuesday and through the weekend. Highs are forecasted in the low-to-mid 80s Tuesday and Wednesday.

DCS releases 50 most recent fatal, near fatal cases

Mon, 13 May 2013 01:38:00 EDT

Reviewing the records, many of the deaths involve infants who parents admitted to substance abuse.

'Hot Lotto' launches in Tennessee.

Sun, 12 May 2013 12:46:00 EDT

‘Hot Lotto' is a multi-state drawing game similar to Powerball and Mega Millions.

Man accused of killing wife on suicide watch in jail

Sun, 12 May 2013 12:41:00 EDT

The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation confirmed that Jacob Pearman attempted suicide late last week.

Tenn. hospital treats drug-dependent babies

Sun, 12 May 2013 11:55:00 EDT

East Tennessee Children's Hospital has treated so many babies born dependent on prescription drugs that the facility is now helping other medical centers around the country deal with the crisis.

280 soldiers return to Fort Campbell

Sun, 12 May 2013 09:31:00 EDT

Families, friends and comrades will welcome home Soldiers from Afghanistan after completing their nine-month deployment in support of Operation Enduring Freedom.

Some object to distribution of Bibles at school

Sun, 12 May 2013 06:50:00 EDT

Some parents are objecting to Bibles being distributed at a Chattanooga elementary school.

Judge rules nuclear protesters must remain jailed

Sat, 11 May 2013 21:21:00 EDT

A judge has ruled that an elderly nun and two other nuclear protesters must remain jailed until they are sentenced for breaking into the Y-12 National Security Complex and defacing the walls of a uranium processing plant.

DCS files finally handed over to petitioners

Tracee Tolentino — Fri, 10 May 2013 18:11:00 EDT

The files of 42 children who died in DCS custody were finally handed over to the media outlets who requested them. A lawsuit was filed against DCS last year when the requested files were not handed over.

9-year-old girl accused of lying about abduction

Fri, 10 May 2013 13:10:00 EDT

Jackson police say they will pursue charges against a 9-year-old girl accused of lying about being abducted.

Vanleer firefighter, wife injured in motorcycle crash

Thu, 9 May 2013 17:22:00 EDT

Alan Faircloth and his wife Alyssa were traveling on Highway 235 around 9 p.m. when the motorcycle struck a deer.

TBI study shows school crimes decrease for 3rd year

Thu, 9 May 2013 13:23:00 EDT

The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation released its annual study dedicated to crime in Tennessee schools on Thursday.

Sevierville woman says husband has 2 other wives

Thu, 9 May 2013 11:49:00 EDT

A Sevierville man faces bigamy charges after his wife told police he has two other wives.

Deadline for Governor's signature on 'ag-gag' bill fast approaching

Heather Jensen — Thu, 9 May 2013 11:34:00 EDT

The clock is ticking on the Tennessee's Livestock Cruelty Protection Act. Governor Bill Haslam received the controversial bill on his desk earlier this week. He has 10 days to sign it or veto it.

Titans release Jamie Harper after 2 seasons

Cory Curtis — Thu, 9 May 2013 09:19:00 EDT

Harper was a fourth round pick for the Titans in 2011 and struggled to see time in the backfield behind Chris Johnson. He rushed for four career touchdowns.

High profile attorney arrested on DUI charges

Thu, 9 May 2013 02:42:00 EDT

John Herbison was caught in Clarksville.

Family of rescued Ohio woman resides in east Tennessee

Wed, 8 May 2013 23:06:00 EDT

One of the women rescued from a home in Ohio after being captured for nearly 10 years has family in east Tennessee.

New law helps curb prescriptions for pain medication in Tennessee

Andy Cordan — Wed, 8 May 2013 19:56:00 EDT

A new law forces doctors to check a data base showing a patient's drug history before the doctor writes that patient a prescription for pain medicine.

Police chief accused of stealing street sweepers

Wed, 8 May 2013 12:44:00 EDT

A former McKenzie police chief is accused of stealing city property, including a tractor and two street sweepers.

Authorities search for missing Lawrence County man after truck found

Wed, 8 May 2013 12:22:00 EDT

Robert Davis was last seen during the early morning hours of May 3. His truck was discovered abandoned on Tuesday.

Computer glitch overcharges thousands of Atmos Energy customers in 7 states

Tracee Tolentino — Tue, 7 May 2013 23:39:00 EDT

The customers affected were enrolled in the company's automatic bill pay, which deducts the payments from their debit or credit cards each month.

Man arrested for 5th DUI, said he may have consumed 48 beers

Tue, 7 May 2013 12:27:00 EDT

Andy Derrick, 36, is charged with his fifth DUI offense, as well as driving on a revoked license among other charges.

Hackers breach MAPCO credit card processing machines

Nadia Ramdass — Mon, 6 May 2013 23:42:00 EDT

A popular convenience store operator is warning customers their credit or debit card information may have been hacked.

Drug related deaths in Tennessee 26% higher national average

Andy Cordan — Mon, 6 May 2013 23:24:00 EDT

Experts told Nashville's News 2 Investigates that Tennessee has a serious chemical dependency problem.

Sevier County Schools rejects homeschooled student's plea to walk at graduation

Mon, 6 May 2013 18:20:00 EDT

A Sevier County homeschooler wants to walk across the stage to get her diploma at Sevier County High School. The school system has told her no.

Obama plays round of golf with 3 senators

Mon, 6 May 2013 17:55:00 EDT

The White House says President Barack Obama played golf Monday with three senators.

Teenager charged in shooting death of brother

Mon, 6 May 2013 14:02:00 EDT

Memphis police have charged a teenager in the shooting death of his brother.

Scattered showers continue through Monday

Davis Nolan — Mon, 6 May 2013 11:29:00 EDT

A 70 percent chance of scattered light-to-moderate showers will linger in the morning and through the afternoon.

Tennessee tops list of states to retire

Mon, 6 May 2013 11:15:00 EDT

Tennessee ranked among the top places to retire, according to Bankrate.com.

Fort Campbell emphasizes suicide prevention

Sun, 5 May 2013 14:38:00 EDT

Officials at Fort Campbell are trying to bring more attention to suicide-prevention efforts at the post on the Kentucky-Tennessee line.

Equine Hospital and Rehab Center provides state-of-the-art care

Randy Rauch — Sat, 4 May 2013 21:09:00 EDT

At the University of Tennessee's new $20 million dollar Equine Hospital and Rehab Center, horses like Hatcher are treated more like human athletes.

Bicyclist killed in collision with car

Sat, 4 May 2013 19:04:00 EDT

Chattanooga police say a participant in a bicycle race has been killed in a collision with a car.

New Norris House efficient and charming

Sat, 4 May 2013 13:05:00 EDT

A house in Norris that was designed and built as a University of Tennessee project has won a prestigious environmental award.

Columbia police searching for endangered runaway

Fri, 3 May 2013 20:54:00 EDT

Columbia police are seeking information on a teenage girl who escaped legal custody of a local residential youth center.

Need for blood donations rises in the summertime

Justin Bruce — Fri, 3 May 2013 20:05:00 EDT

Although it is a message heard often, this time of year the Red Cross' plea for blood donation takes on extra significance.

Department of Labor works to stop unauthorized unemployment payments

Joseph Pleasant — Fri, 3 May 2013 19:10:00 EDT

Following a stinging state audit that uncovered millions of dollars in unemployment benefits that were overpaid, the Tennessee Department of Labor is ramping up efforts to get employers to use an Internet site to respond to unemployment claims.

Missing girl returns home after 6 years

Najahe Sherman — Thu, 2 May 2013 23:24:00 EDT

After she was reported missing for six years, now 19-year-old Tiffany Oliver appeared at her grandmother's house in Sparta, Tennessee last week.

Wisconsin food stamp bill may get look in Tenn.

Chris Bundgaard — Thu, 2 May 2013 12:48:00 EDT

The idea of a Wisconsin lawmaker limiting what people can buy on food stamp programs may get a look in Tennessee.

Bradley County man killed when lawnmower flips

Thu, 2 May 2013 10:30:00 EDT

A Bradley County man has been killed when his riding lawnmower flipped.

Wednesday marks 3 year anniversary of 2010 flood

Wed, 1 May 2013 21:44:00 EDT

Wednesday marks the third anniversary of the devastating flood of 2010 which claimed the lives of 10 people in Nashville.

Threat cancels classes at Motlow in Fayetteville

Wed, 1 May 2013 18:55:00 EDT

Motlow State Community College was forced to cancel classes on Wednesday after receiving a threat.

Washington County inmate dies in Jonesborough jail

Wed, 1 May 2013 13:31:00 EDT

A Washington County Detention Center inmate has died in custody.

Final 2 trails reopen after 2011 Smokies tornado

Wed, 1 May 2013 10:33:00 EDT

Two Smoky Mountains hiking trails have been reopened, two years after tornado damage forced their closure.

Critics speak out about new Common Core standards

Heather Jensen — Wed, 1 May 2013 00:17:00 EDT

A standing-room only crowd gathered at the Embassy Suites in Cool Springs Tuesday night to hear a panel discussion about the Common Core State Standards.

Former Pilot employee defends Jimmy Haslam

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 22:17:00 EDT

A former employee for Pilot Flying J told 6 News he believes CEO Jimmy Haslam was not aware of the alleged rebate scheme based on his experiences with the leader of the Knoxville-based diesel giant.

Cooper and Durbin talk immigration and sales tax

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 19:47:00 EDT

U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin was in Nashville with U.S. Rep. Jim Cooper Tuesday to drum up support for Internet sales tax collection and an immigration overhaul.

Gov. Haslam no closer to decision on 'ag-gag' bill

Karen Higbee — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 19:17:00 EDT

Gov. Bill Haslam says he is no closer to making up his mind on whether to veto a bill that makes it a crime to video record animal abuse if it isn't turned over to law enforcement authorities within 48 hours.

Search for Franklin County murder suspect expands to NY

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 10:54:00 EDT

Authorities in western New York state are looking for a suspect in the March killing of a man found dead in a Tennessee cornfield.

DUI 'Shaming Law' has officials questioning its effectiveness

Nadia Ramdass — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 02:25:00 EDT

First time DUI offenders spend three eight-hour sessions picking-up litter along busy roads, all while wearing a bright-colored vest that states in bold letters "I am a drunk driver".

State educators defend Common Core standards

Chris Bundgaard — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 19:29:00 EDT

Recent criticism of the new education standards called Common Core have led to a meeting in Williamson County with the state's top educator.

Metro Health Department prepares for mosquito season

Karen Higbee — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 19:18:00 EDT

With a high number of mosquitoes carrying the West Nile Virus in 2012, the Metro Health Department wants people to start taking precautions now.

Tennessee Firearms Association gives away gun Monday

Jamey Tucker — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 18:03:00 EDT

An AR-15 rifle will be given to one of the thousands who registered on the association's Web site.

Flooding across Mid-State prompts school, roadway closures Monday

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 14:19:00 EDT

Heavy rains turned into flooding for many Tennessee residents over the weekend, prompting school and roadway closures.

Pilot lauds denial of witness tampering claim

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 14:16:00 EDT

A Knoxville judge's has denied a claim that Pilot Flying J CEO Jimmy Haslam is tampering with potential witnesses in a lawsuit stemming from an FBI raid on the country's largest diesel retailer.

2 dead, 2 wounded in Jackson shooting at party

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 10:23:00 EDT

Police in Jackson are investigating a shooting at a graduation party that killed two men and wounded two other people.

47-year-old twin sisters die in West Tenn. house fire

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 10:20:00 EDT

Authorities in West Tennessee say two women have died in a house fire.

Funeral plans made public for country superstar George Jones

Sun, 28 Apr 2013 20:39:00 EDT

A public funeral will be held at the Grand Ole Opry House on Thursday May 2, 2013 for country legend George Jones, who died on Friday at the age of 81.

Severe weather leads to flooding, home evacuations

Sun, 28 Apr 2013 19:24:00 EDT

Flash flooding and tornado warnings were issued throughout Saturday night in Tennessee.

170 Fort Campbell soldiers return from Afghanistan

Sat, 27 Apr 2013 14:37:00 EDT

Another 170 Fort Campbell soldiers have returned to the sprawling post on the Kentucky-Tennessee line after a 9-month deployment to Afghanistan.

Maxine A. Smith, Memphis civil rights leader, dies

Sat, 27 Apr 2013 06:37:00 EDT

Memphis civil rights leader Maxine A. Smith has died at the age of 83.

Haslam family begins rebuilding business relationships amidst investigation

Nick Caloway — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 15:09:00 EDT

Pilot Flying J CEO Jimmy Haslam has reportedly reached out to companies that may have been cheated out of rebates.

Memphis teens rescue children from burning house

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 11:37:00 EDT

Neighborhood teenagers have rescued two children from a burning Memphis home.

Titans use first-round pick on Alabama OG Warmack

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 23:32:00 EDT

The Tennessee Titans have continued the reconstruction of their offensive line by selecting Alabama guard Chance Warmack with the 10th overall pick in the NFL draft.

Pilot injured in South Knoxville plane crash

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 22:52:00 EDT

An Anderson County man was injured in a small plane crash in South Knoxville Thursday.

Missing man found dead in Buffalo River

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 20:15:00 EDT

James "Jimmy" Skelton, 52, was last seen at his home in Howenwald on Thursday, April 11 at 2:30 p.m. His family reported him missing and noted that he was a diabetic without his medication.

Alert cancelled for missing teen boy with autism

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 19:04:00 EDT

Michael Bell was reported missing from his Lincoln County residence around 9:30 a.m. and was reported found at 6 p.m. on Wednesday.

Haslams try to halt fallout from FBI raid on Pilot

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 13:47:00 EDT

The Haslam family of Tennessee is trying to control the damage after a federal investigation into its multibillion-dollar travel center business.

Second man sentenced in Chattanooga pastor killing

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 11:30:00 EDT

A judge in Chattanooga has sentenced a teenager to 12 years in prison in the slaying of a pastor.

Carrie Underwood, Tennessee lawmaker face off on Twitter

Jamey Tucker — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 19:04:00 EDT

A battle of tweets has emerged between country music superstar Carrie Underwood and her fans, with Tennessee Representative Andy Holt of Dresden, Tennessee.

Multiple lawnmower accidents prompt warnings from doctor

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 18:32:00 EDT

Within a week, two men died and a child suffered serious injuries in three separate incidents while operating lawn mowers in Middle Tennessee.

Union County man dies in ATV rollover

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 10:30:00 EDT

The Tennessee Highway Patrol says a Union County man has been killed when his all-terrain vehicle overturned.

Haslam suspends some sales staff at Pilot Flying J

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 16:11:00 EDT

Cleveland Browns owner Jimmy Haslam says he has suspended several members of the sales team at Pilot Flying J, the family-owned truck stop chain that is under a federal fraud investigation.

Pilot Flying J CEO Jimmy Haslam to make another statement

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 14:54:00 EDT

Pilot Flying J CEO Jimmy Haslam will hold his third news conference in a week on Monday afternoon regarding a recent FBI raid.

Reese Witherspoon and husband arrested during DUI incident

Sun, 21 Apr 2013 21:46:00 EDT

Police in Georgia say that actress Reese Witherspoon has been arrested on a disorderly conduct charge after a traffic stop involving her husband in Atlanta.

Teacher facing sex charge involving student

Sat, 20 Apr 2013 20:14:00 EDT

A West Tennessee high school teacher and soccer coach is faces sex charges involving a student.

Failed education bills on radar for next session

Sat, 20 Apr 2013 20:09:00 EDT

After several years of advancing major education initiatives, Tennessee lawmakers this year failed to pass the biggest school bills before them.

Stormwater app debuts at Earth Day celebration

Sat, 20 Apr 2013 20:06:00 EDT

An app that teaches about stormwater runoff in Kingsport has made its debut.

Surging Vandy looks for another win at Wake

Fri, 23 Nov 2012 11:53:00 EST

James Franklin isn't happy about bringing Vanderbilt to Wake Forest for a second straight year. Still, he hopes this trip goes as well for the Commodores as the last one did.

Police: 4-year-old hit on head with stick dies

Fri, 14 Sep 2012 23:57:00 EDT

Homicide investigators in Memphis say they are looking into the death of a 4-year-old who was hit on the head with a stick while he was playing in the yard with another child.

Toddler dies in Union County fire

Sun, 15 Jul 2012 15:16:00 EDT

A young boy has died after a blaze at a mobile home in east Tennessee.

2 charged after body of young man found in forest

Wed, 27 Jun 2012 14:30:00 EDT

Monroe County authorities have charged two men in the death of a young man whose body was found in the Cherokee National Forest.

4 new trials granted in Christian-Newsom murders

Tue, 19 Jun 2012 13:05:00 EDT

In a hearing Thursday, Judge Jon Kerry Blackwood granted motions for new trials for the three men and one woman originally convicted in connection to the Christian-Newsom murders in January 2007.

Knoxville man lived in apartment with corpse for days

Tue, 8 May 2012 16:14:00 EDT

A homeless man has been charged after he admitted to living in a Knoxville apartment with a dead man for days.

Former constable convicted of child rape transferred to state prison

Fri, 26 Aug 2011 13:24:00 EDT

A former Madison County constable has been moved from the county jail to a state prison to serve his 35-year sentence.

Tennessee slaps TVA with $11.5 million fine for coal ash spill

Thu, 2 Dec 2010 11:01:00 EST

The Tennessee Valley Authority has been handed a bill for $11.5 million in penalties by the state because of the 2008 coal ash spill.

Tenn. Powerball ticket worth $1 million

Sun, 19 May 2013 14:45:00 EDT

A Powerball ticket sold in Tennessee barely missed winning a share of an estimated $590.5 million prize. But the ticket has a nice consolation prize worth $1 million.

Chattanooga adding hundreds of hotel rooms

Sun, 19 May 2013 14:37:00 EDT

The Chattanooga market will add hundreds of hotel rooms in the coming year, following four years of booming revenues for its hotel industry.

Afghan pilots learn air assault tactics from 101st

Sun, 19 May 2013 12:45:00 EDT

With Afghan troops increasingly leading combat operations on the ground, the Afghan Air Force's fledgling helicopter fleet based in Kabul has learned new techniques to support them from the air.

Cardboard boats teach physics

Sun, 19 May 2013 12:17:00 EDT

While the saltiest of sea captains might not choose cardboard and duct tape as the ideal building materials for his ship, they certainly fit the bill for Jason Owens' physics students.

Planners looking at convention center growth

Sun, 19 May 2013 11:25:00 EDT

Leaders of Nashville's convention center already are mapping out a possible future expansion of a center that spans six downtown blocks and sits on 19 acres.

Medical emergency eyed in Va. parade crash

Sun, 19 May 2013 03:16:00 EDT

Witnesses described a frantic scene and close calls after an elderly driver plowed into dozens of hikers marching in a small Virginia mountain town's parade.

Henderson receives tenure at Maryville College

Sun, 19 May 2013 09:09:00 EDT

Maryville College professor Frances Henderson is making history at the East Tennessee school.

Loan program for soldiers extended

Sun, 19 May 2013 09:05:00 EDT

A program to help soldiers get loans to purchase homes has gotten a permanent extension.

Tennessee News Minute

Sun, 19 May 2013 03:05:00 EDT

The latest Tennessee news from The Associated Press

Miss. chooses new firm to run Woodville prison

Sat, 18 May 2013 16:48:00 EDT

Mississippi officials have picked a new company to run the Wilkinson County Correctional Facility.

Ala. community colleges expanding business courses

Sun, 19 May 2013 19:33:00 EDT

Alabama community colleges are expanding their course offerings that prepare students to start and run their own businesses.

News Minute: Here is the latest Alabama news from The Associated Press

Sun, 19 May 2013 15:49:00 EDT

The Alabama Legislature could use its last meeting day to authorize the borrowing of $280 million through state bond issues. The bond issues awaiting a final vote Monday would affect school security, reconstruction of...

This Hour: Latest Alabama news, sports, business and entertainment

Sun, 19 May 2013 14:57:00 EDT

Columbus officials are investigating the burning of five vehicles in the city's historic district.

2 Fantasy 5 players share $140,847 top prize

Sun, 19 May 2013 14:05:00 EDT

Two winners of the "Fantasy 5" game will collect $140,847.88 each, the Florida Lottery said Sunday.

Florida Lotto jackpot rises to $12 million

Sun, 19 May 2013 14:05:00 EDT

The jackpot in the Florida Lotto game has grown to $12 million after no one matched the six winning numbers in the latest drawing, lottery officials said Sunday.

5 vehicles set afire in Columbus historic district

Sun, 19 May 2013 11:57:00 EDT

Columbus officials are investigating the burning of five vehicles in the city's historic district.

Ala. teacher cleared in taping together students

Sun, 19 May 2013 11:41:00 EDT

A sixth-grade teacher in Phenix City says she's thankful to be cleared of child abuse charges, and it came after a lot of praying.

Ala. bond issues pending on Legislature's last day

Sun, 19 May 2013 10:05:00 EDT

The Alabama Legislature could use its last meeting day to authorize the borrowing of $280 million through state bond issues.

Alabama revokes vehicle titles sent in error

Sun, 19 May 2013 10:01:00 EDT

About 15,000 Alabama car titles were erroneously sent to vehicle owners instead of vehicle lienholders because of a computer upgrade glitch.

Eufaula restaurant wins Alabama BBQ sauce contest

Sun, 19 May 2013 09:37:00 EDT

A restaurant from Eufaula has won Alabama's BBQ Sauce-Off Championship.

Dalai Lama begins visit to Louisville

Sun, 19 May 2013 17:49:00 EDT

The Dalai Lama spoke to about 15,000 people at the KFC Yum Center as the spiritual leader of Tibetan Buddhists began his visit to Louisville.

Blaze destroys candle factory

Sun, 19 May 2013 15:49:00 EDT

A fire has destroyed a factory in central Kentucky that makes scented candles.

Lottery tickets sold in Ky. worth $1 million each

Sun, 19 May 2013 13:01:00 EDT

Two Powerball tickets sold in Kentucky barely missed out on an estimated $590.5 million grand prize, but they're worth $1 million each.

Afghan pilots learn air assault tactics from 101st

Sun, 19 May 2013 12:53:00 EDT

With Afghan troops increasingly leading combat operations on the ground, the Afghan Air Force's fledgling helicopter fleet based in Kabul has learned new techniques to support them from the air.

Clark County teachers hoping to become 'losers'

Sun, 19 May 2013 12:37:00 EDT

Twenty-eight George Rogers Clark High School teachers and staff members are on a mission to become losers.

Ky. drug task force close to expanding

Sun, 19 May 2013 10:57:00 EDT

A drug task force in south-central Kentucky is on the verge of expanding into a third county.

Murder suspect found dead

Sun, 19 May 2013 10:25:00 EDT

Authorities say a man suspected of killing a Louisville area woman died after an 11-hour standoff with police.

Loan program for soldiers extended

Sun, 19 May 2013 09:05:00 EDT

A program to help soldiers get loans to purchase homes has gotten a permanent extension.

N. Ky. sheriff making big changes

Sun, 19 May 2013 09:05:00 EDT

A northern Kentucky sheriff has made some big changes during his first few months in office.

News Minute: Here is the latest Kentucky news from The Associated Press

Sun, 19 May 2013 03:04:00 EDT

An eastern Kentucky coroner says the identities of two people found in a burned out car in 2012 have been confirmed. Breathitt County Coroner George Griffith says the victims were Michael Hufstetler and his wife, Crystal...

15,000 tour the Music City Center at grand opening

Chris Bundgaard — Sun, 19 May 2013 20:51:00 EDT

Over three years of construction and $600 million dollars in cost the center is now complete and the citizens of Nashville got a chance to see what they paid for.

Man threatens to shoot 3 police officers

Sun, 19 May 2013 18:21:00 EDT

A man arrested by police has been charged with retaliation for past action after making several threats to officers.

Two officers crash vehicles during pursuit

Sun, 19 May 2013 17:55:00 EDT

According to Columbia Police just after 12:30 p.m. two officers collided patrol cars on Sunday during a pursuit.

Police respond to domestic violence call, find meth lab

Sun, 19 May 2013 21:45:00 EDT

Edward Tarpley, 46, and Tabitha Tarpley, 45, have been charged with Initiation of a Meth Lab, Promotion of Methamphetamine, Possession of Schedule 1, and Child Abuse.

Marijuana grow operation discovered in Franklin couple's home

Fri, 17 May 2013 15:22:00 EDT

Todd and Tiffiny Wells face charges after a marijuana grow operation was discovered at their Franklin home earlier this week.

JOE BIDDLE: Tim Corbin is complete package for Commodores

Joe Biddle — Fri, 17 May 2013 18:41:00 EDT

While Vanderbilt football coach James Franklin gets most of the media attention and accolades among all the Commodores coaches, I'll take baseball coach Tim Corbin as the best coach on campus.

Man shot at Nashville gas station

Sun, 19 May 2013 19:42:00 EDT

The shooting happened around 4 a.m. at the Mapco on the corner of Nolensville Pike and Old Hickory Boulevard.

Driver charged with vehicular homicide by intoxication

Sun, 19 May 2013 10:35:00 EDT

On Saturday in Murfreesboro, Lebanon officers along with officers from the Murfreesboro Police Department arrested Seay on charges resulting from the crash investigation.

Music City Center opens doors to public

Stephanie Langston — Sun, 19 May 2013 11:35:00 EDT

The grand opening is a massive celebration and the public is invited to join in on the fun on Sunday and Monday.

Multi-vehicle accident kills 2 in Gallatin

Sun, 19 May 2013 23:24:00 EDT

A Ford F-250 pickup truck swerved to avoid contact with the Ford escape. The truck went into oncoming traffic and hit a Chevy avalanche head on.

Smyrna golfer beats the odds with 3 holes-in-one

Neil Orne — Fri, 17 May 2013 11:46:00 EDT

In less than a month, Bob Robertson had 3 holes-in-one on the same hole. He did so with his favorite club: His custom-made 6-iron at the Smyrna Municipal Golf Course.

1 winning ticket sold in Fla. on Powerball

Sun, 19 May 2013 01:43:00 EDT

A lottery official says 1 winning ticket has been sold in Florida for a record Powerball jackpot of more than $590 million.

Citizen offers ride, man robs him at gunpoint

Sun, 19 May 2013 17:11:00 EDT

Upon their arrival,Traylor held up a handgun and demanded the victim's phone and wallet, then told the victim to drive off or he would shoot him.

Police need help identifying body of man found

Sun, 19 May 2013 15:07:00 EDT

If anyone has any information they are asked to call the police immediately by calling the
Montgomery County 911 Center so they can be put in contact with Detectives on the scene.

Music City Center kitchen expected to make thousands of meals per day

Joseph Pleasant — Sun, 19 May 2013 09:33:00 EDT

The new Music City Center kitchen is capable of producing 20,000 meals a day and will feature a locally inspired menu.