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Oxford Dictionaries names 'goblin mode' its word of the year

LONDON (AP) — Asked to sum up 2022 in a word, the public has chosen a phrase. FILE - An Oxford English Dictionary is shown at the headquarters of the Associated Press in New York on…

EXPLAINER: US power grid has long faced terror threat

WASHINGTON (AP) — Investigators believe a shooting that damaged power substations in North Carolina was a crime. What they don't have yet is a suspect or a motive. FILE - Power transmission lines deliver electricity to rural Orange…

Justices spar in latest clash of religion and gay rights

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court 's conservative majority sounded sympathetic Monday to a Christian graphic artist who objects to designing wedding websites for gay couples, a dispute that's the latest clash of religion and gay rights to land at the highest…

Customers, vendors shop to support a good cause

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Local vendors gathered together in the hopes of building community and raising funds for a good cause. Santa’s Shop for St. Jude held its first event on Sunday afternoon, and it was with over 30 vendors of…

Church brings community together with unique experience

PARIS, Tenn. -- One community continued an annual tradition, but with a change of scenery. The New Harmony Church in Paris concluded their annual live nativity drive-thru on Sunday! "For 24 years, we've been doing this live nativity. And the…

'Elf' hits the USJ stage for a final performance

JACKSON, Tenn. --A local school held a holiday performance in Jackson. The University School of Jackson held a Christmas play on Sunday. The play was set to music and based on the holiday classic film, "Elf," which stars actor…

Toys for Tots takes donations at Jackson store

The holiday season is in full swing with Toys for Tots showing up at different stores in West Tennessee. The Toys for Tots truck was at the Five Below store on Sunday here in Jackson. The coordinator, Jerry Truelove…

USJ's debut event offers holiday joy and sweets

JACKSON, Tenn. ---A local school is in the Christmas spirit. The University School of Jackson is known for their Holiday Mart during the holiday season, but on Sunday the school held their first ever Cookies with Santa. Families were…

Holiday cheer comes to a local city's downtown

SAVANNAH, Tenn.---Downtown Savannah has been transformed into a winter holiday treat for locals and visitors. Christmas on Main Street has something for everyone, with a variety of attractions, including ice skating,…

Annual holiday kickoff returns with a joyful noise

JACKSON, Tenn.---An annual night of musical favorites returns to the Hub City. The Holiday Pops is an event hosted by the Jackson Symphony, to kick off the holiday season. The event consisted…

Holiday Happenings in West TN: Dec 4

Sunday Fun-day! There are several fun events happening today in West TN! Check out our list of events going on Sunday, December 4. Decaturville Christmas Parade Selmer Christmas Parade Santa’s Shop for St. Jude (Jackson) Live Nativity (Paris) Drive Thru-…

Overnight shooting in McNairy Co. leaves one dead

MCNAIRY CO. Tenn. —Overnight shooting leaves one dead. Around 11 am Saturday morning, we received a viewer tip of a possible shooting in McNairy County. McNairy County Sheriff, Guy Buck, confirmed the shooting occurred at around midnight Friday at 341…