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…
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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…
Cookies for Cancer feeds community for Thanksgiving
HENDERSON, Tenn. -- A local organization is giving back to their community. Cookies for Cancer gave out Thanksgiving meals to people who needed a meal on Thursday. Owner Beth Everett says last year around 200 people came out, and this…
Sheriff's tips to shopping safely on Black Friday
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- People are gearing up for holiday sales, but there are a few things you need to know before hitting the stores. "Everybody gets out there. There are so many…
Residents go door-to-door to provide Thanksgiving meals
GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Local community members went door-to-door to feed homebound residents. Gibson County officials and volunteers held the 29th annual Thanksgiving Project Care event to make sure senior citizens get a…
Sponsors needed to place wreaths on graves of veterans
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Wreaths Across America is asking the community to sponsor a wreath for a fallen veteran. Jackie Utley with the Jackson-Madison County Daughters of the American Revolution are making sure that each veteran grave has a wreath this…
17th annual Gold's Gym Fleet Feet Turkey Day 5K held in Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- What better way to prepare for a Thanksgiving meal than a 5K the morning of? Thursday morning, participants took off for the 17th annual Gold's Gym Fleet Feet Turkey Day…
Macy's Thanksgiving parade returns, with all the trimmings
NEW YORK (AP) — Giant balloons once again wafted through miles of Manhattan, high school and college marching bands from around the country were back, and so were the crowds at the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. [field59_video account="WBBJ" key="88f411a225aa7952f45977a124f5319afd915bf7" vtitle="Macy's…
France calls for European aid after 27 migrant deaths at sea
CALAIS, France (AP) — France's president is urging European neighbors to do more to stop illegal migration into France after 27 people died in a sinking in the English Channel. President Emmanuel Macron said Thursday that when migrants arrive on…
