8 things to know: Parents sue after I-16 crash that killed 5, more

The fiery April 22 crash on I-16 which killed five nursing students was inexplicable and indefensible, according to a wrongful death suit and the lawyers who filed it on behalf of the parents of three of the students who died in the wreck, and one of the two survivors. [Read more]

New video has surfaced of the TNT Academy graduation which shows more about what led up to its principal's controversial remark about "black people," as well as a parent who defended her. [Read more]

A freight train collided with a MARTA bus Wednesday afternoon, leaving six people with non-life-threatening injuries. Authorities are investigating the safety mechanisms in place at the East Point railroad crossing. [Read more]

Dee Dee the 100-Pound Chicken is missing, and the city of Duluth would very much like to have her back. [Read more]

Michelle Obama has recently been speaking the truth about race — her truth — hence the knee-jerk reaction from the likes of Rush Limbaugh. [Read Gracie Bonds Staples' column]

The Hawks' Christmas uniform concept was leaked. Other teams have considered cursive script and distinctive colors or pinstripes. Then there's the Hawks. As a Uni-watch writer said, "I don't know what to make of that pattern on the jersey and the sides of the shorts, but it sure looks, uh, interesting." [Read more]

Speaking of the Hawks: The team narrowly escaped a loss to the Washinton Wizards Wednesday night, pulling out a 82-81 victory to lead the playoff series, 3-2. [Read our recap]