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Families visit with Santa in downtown Jackson

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Several families made a stop to visit Santa before he leaves the Hub City. Santa's House has been in downtown Jackson across from the City Hall for several weeks, allowing everyone to take pictures and videos. WBBJ…

Police, TBI investigating Tiptonville homicide

TIPTONVILLE, Tenn. -- The death of a Tiptonville man is under investigation. According to a news release, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has joined the Tiptonville Police Department to investigate a homicide and attempted homicide at a home in…

Countdown to Christmas has shoppers hitting the stores

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The countdown to Christmas has reached the last few days, and shoppers are squeezing in those last minute purchases. Jackson resident Stephanie Graham says she is out getting her last minute gifts. "I have one or two…

Department of Health addresses omicron in Tennessee

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Department of Health gave an update on the new omicron variant Wednesday. Commissioner Dr. Lisa Piercey says omicron is spreading faster than previous variants. She says the delta variant took three months to make it…

Hiller purchases over $10,500 in toys for kids

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Hiller Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electrical is doing its part to get toys to kids this Christmas. Since Nov. 15, Hiller has been setting aside $50 from every tankless water heater sale to go to Toys…

Operation Warm Holidays sees rescue of 32 animals

MCEWEN, Tenn. -- An effort dubbed "Operation Warm Holidays" has saved multiple animals from neglectful conditions in Humphrey's County. The Animal Rescue Corps says the animals were rescued from a home in Warner Branch, an unincorporated area of McEwen.…

Ring in the New Year with First Day Hike at local parks

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Tennessee National Parks is inviting everyone to walk in the new year. Tennessee State Parks says the First Day Hikes are made for everyone, regardless of age and ability, and will offer the chance to start a…

Tennessee to put $6.5 million into children, youth mental health

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services is putting $6.5 million into expanding mental health services. A news release says the funds are being divided among multiple programs aimed at increasing early intervention services…

166 new COVID-19 cases confirmed in Madison County

JACKSON, Tenn. — The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed another 166 cases of COVID-19 in Madison County. The additional cases bring the total number of confirmed positive cases in Madison County to 19,016. The health department also released…

Tips on protecting yourself from holiday scams

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A Leaders Credit Union financial advisor is sharing tips on avoiding scams. "I would say there's no area that's immune to fraud, and as it gets worse you'll see more and more cases across email, across phone…

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