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Fighting gas prices, US to release 50 million barrels of oil

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden is ordering 50 million barrels of oil released from America's strategic reserve to help bring down energy costs. He said Tuesday he is acting in coordination with other major energy consuming nations, including China,…

Local restaurants open on Thanksgiving

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Two days until Thanksgiving, and the hunt for turkey and dressing is on. But doesn't it sound so much easier to just skip the giant grocery list all together? If your Thanksgiving plans failed or haven't been…

'Tennessee Season to Remember' to be held virtually

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The 19th "Tennessee Season to Remember" ceremony will be held virtually on Thursday, December 2. The annual event honoring homicide victims and survivors has been held every year since 2003. Traditionally, the event sees families across the…

Tennessee college gives students $10k as Thanksgiving gift

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A historically Black medical college in Tennessee is giving students an early Thanksgiving gift — $10,000 in cash. Meharry Medical College President James E.K. Hildreth announced the gift on Monday, telling students they would receive it…

Chief: No evidence parade-crash suspect knew anyone on route

WAUKESHA, Wis. (AP) — Police say the suspect in a deadly Christmas parade crash in suburban Milwaukee was in a domestic disturbance just minutes before he killed five people and injured 48. Waukesha Police Chief Dan Thompson said Monday there's…

Tennessee man charged in California with kidnapping, assault

SANTA ANA, Calif. (AP) — A Tennessee man has been charged in Southern California with kidnapping his 3-year-old son and sexually assaulting his 16-year-old niece after authorities said he drove across the country with the children. The kids were found…

RIFA launches Hunger-Free Holiday campaign

JACKSON, Tenn. -- To help their community, RIFA will be hosting their Soup Kitchen on Thanksgiving from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. But that's not all they have planned this holiday season.…

Milan police prep for annual Shop with a Cop

MILAN, Tenn. -- With the holidays right around the corner, one police department is spreading some Christmas love. The Milan Police Department is kicking off their annual Shop with a…

After Thanksgiving Hikes return to Tennessee State Parks

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Wanting to walk off your Thanksgiving meal, but not in a crowded shopping center on Black Friday? Tennessee State Parks is hosting just the event for you. State parks across Tennessee will be hosting annual After Thanksgiving…

Poll: Planning to gather with family pre-pandemic style?

Last year's Thanksgiving was hindered by the on-going COVID-19 pandemic. But now, Thanksgiving is almost here again, and many are preparing food, and getting ready to see family. [poll id="444"] Remember to tune in to WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News at…

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