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'Home Alone' actor arrested after assault allegations

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — The actor who played Kevin's older brother in the classic Christmas movie “Home Alone” has been arrested in Oklahoma after he was accused of assaulting his girlfriend. Authorities say Devin Ratray surrendered to authorities Wednesday. Ratray…

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…

9 days after tornado, cat found in rubble of building

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Nine days after a tornado demolished his three-story office building in downtown Mayfield, Kentucky, Sonny “Hoot” Gibson was standing in the rubble and heard a faint meow. It gave him hope that his office cat Madix…

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…

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