New restaurant opens in historic Greyhound Bus Station
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A new restaurant famous for its tamales and steaks is now open in the Hub City. Doe's Eat Place has been owned by the same family for three generations,…
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2nd annual Krewfest held to help homeless in Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local record shop used music to warm the heart of the community. Third Eye Curiosities in downtown Jackson hosted their second annual Krewfest Benefit Concert to raise money for…
After Thanksgiving Hike held at Pinson Mounds
PINSON, Tenn. -- It was time to walk off that sweet potato pie and stuffing with the annual After Thanksgiving Hike on Friday. All state parks, including Pinson Mounds State Park, participated…
Towering musical theater master Stephen Sondheim dies at 91
NEW YORK (AP) — Stephen Sondheim, the songwriter who reshaped the American musical theater in the second half of the 20th century, has died. He was 91. Sondheim influenced several generations of…
World races to contain new COVID threat, the omicron variant
BRUSSELS (AP) — Nearly two years into the pandemic, the world is suddenly racing to contain a new coronavirus variant potentially more dangerous than the one that has fueled relentless waves of infection on every continent. [field59_video account="WBBJ" key="76d5537bbc0d9c70d8bb4ffa79aaead82fd3816b" vtitle="World…
Rare coin minted in Colonial New England sells for $350,000
BOSTON (AP) — One of the first coins minted in Colonial New England has sold at auction for more than $350,000, more than it was expected to get. London-based auctioneer Morton &…
Jackson shoppers reveal which Black Friday deals they're after
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Black Friday is here and customers are rushing the stores to find the best holiday deals. "I have just about hit them all and now I'm just winding it…
Santa's Village returns to UT Martin December 9-12
MARTIN, Tenn. -- The 37th Annual Santa's Village holiday celebration is coming to Martin beginning December 9. Santa's Village features a forest of lights, a model train display, a petting zoo…
Black Friday shoppers feel 'safer' coming back to stores this holiday season
JACKSON, Tenn. -- With the release of the COVID-19 vaccine, Black Friday shoppers are feeling safer returning to stores this year. After feasting on Thanksgiving food, shoppers are braving the Black Friday…
New virus variant emerges in Africa, raises concern worldwide
BRUSSELS (AP) — The discovery of a new coronavirus variant sent a chill through much of the world as nations raced to halt air travel, markets fell sharply and scientists held emergency meetings. But the risks of the variant remained…
Hundreds of FedEx packages found in Alabama woods
HAYDEN, Ala. (AP) — Authorities are trying to figure out how hundreds of FedEx packages ended up dumped in the woods in Alabama. The Blount County Sheriff's Office says 300 to 400 packages of various sizes were found in a…
WATCH: Deer breaks into classroom in Tennessee
(CBS Newspath) -- OH DEER! This deer broke into an elementary school in Springfield, TN and caused a mess in a classroom on Tuesday (11/23). The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency said the deer…
FDA says Merck's COVID-19 pill is effective
(AP) -- U.S. health officials say Merck's experimental COVID-19 pill is effective but they raised questions about its safety during pregnancy. The Food and Drug Administration posted its review Friday ahead of a public meeting next week where outside experts…
Restaurant gives families a break from cooking for Thanksgiving
LEXINGTON, Tenn. -- Some families chose to go out instead of staying in. Thursday, one Lexington restaurant cooked Thanksgiving dinner so others didn't have to. The Restaurant at Natchez Trace hosted a dinner for all who wanted to come. Families…
Black Friday deals in Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Black Friday is upon us! Here are some deals that local stores will be having so that you are prepared to get the most bang for your buck. Tractor…
