Mississippi police officer creates Christmas caper for preschool neighbor to investigate

Oxford Police Officer Rachel Ratcliffe and two officer friends set up clues for her 3-year-old neighbor to follow to save their town from the Grinch this Christmas.

Stores busy as people look for last minute Christmas gifts

If you've still got a little Christmas shopping left to do, or haven't even started, you'll have plenty of company this Christmas Eve.

Free Christmas meal at Salvation Army

The Salvation Army hosted a free Christmas meal at its downtown Austin shelter on East 8th Street.

Williamson County Sheriff’s Office delivers joy to Dell Children’s Medical Center

Williamson County Sheriff Robert Chody and several Williamson County Sheriff's Office employees helped deliver some joy to kids at Dell Children's Medical Center on Christmas Eve.

Ways to cope with 'holiday blues' this season

Signs you may be experiencing "holiday blues" include fatigue, losing interest in activities you normally enjoy, trouble making decisions or concentrating, withdrawing from friends and family, anger, irritability, and sadness.

Soldier home for the holidays and his 1-year-old son killed in head-on collision

A Tennessee community is mourning the loss of a soldier who was home for Christmas and his 1-year-old son, who were both killed in a head-on car crash Thursday night.

Tips for recycling wrapping paper after the holidays

Piles of wrapping paper would appear after everyone has opened their gifts for the holidays, but is it recyclable? 

Camera catches delivery drivers' priceless reactions to holiday surprise

Shanette Battle, a Fayetteville resident, has set out a basket of snacks on her home's doorstep for three years now, offering delivery drivers a tasty array of cookies, chips and soda -- alongside a message expressing her appreciation.

Postal worker surprises family after receiving boy's letter to Santa asking for food, clothing

The post office where Melissa Stinsman works collects letters to Santa in a special mailbox each holiday season, and one of the letters she came across this year inspired her to make one family's Christmas unforgettable.

Dancer born with one hand makes Radio City Rockettes history

Dancer Sydney Mesher, who was born with one hand, made history by being the first person with a visible disability to join New York's famed Radio City Rockettes.

California dog at shelter for over 5 years adopted in time for Christmas

A pit bull mix who has spent more than half his life in a California shelter was adopted over the weekend — just in time for Christmas.