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JSCC hosts annual back-to-school bash

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Local college students celebrated their first week back to school at an annual back-to-school bash Thursday night. "This is our end to the first week to welcome the student body back to campus," said Jackson State Community…

Preparations underway for 30th African Street Festival

JACKSON, Tenn. -- It's the 30th anniversary for a culture-filled festival in the Jackson area. Jackson is celebrating its 30th anniversary of the African Street Festival. "There's a history. There's creativity involved.…

Mother charged with neglect after child found with severe burns

WEAKLEY COUNTY, Tenn. -- A Weakley County woman has been charged after her toddler was found with severe burns. Catherine Kay Maiullo, 28, is charged with child abuse and neglect after her 3-year-old son was found with burn injuries, according…

Jackson native to receive Governor's Arts Award

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A Jackson native is among a dozen Tennesseans slated to receive the Governor's Arts Award, the state's highest award in the arts. Hattie Marshall-Duncan will receive the Folklife Heritage Award from the Tennessee Arts Commission, according to…

Bongards Creameries evacuated due to ammonia leak

HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- An ammonia leak caused Humboldt factory workers to evacuate early Thursday morning. According to the Bongards Creameries Plant Manager Trey Sikes, the leak happened around 7 a.m. Thursday and started on…

Local court system gets new facility dog

JACKSON, Tenn. -- "Navi is priceless," Madison County Juvenile Court Judge Christy Little said. Two-year-old Navi is putting a "paws" on "ruff" days in the courtroom and turning them into better days. Navi…

Carl Perkins Center opens new Crockett County location

ALAMO, Tenn.--The Carl Perkins Center for the Prevention of Child Abuse is expanding its services with a new location. Wednesday afternoon, a new center opened in Crockett County. Bethany Outlaw is the director…

What's New Wednesday: Daisy Dolls Flower Truck

"I've always loved flowers! I love doing arrangements," says 29-year-old Jenna Simpson. Two small town Tennessee girls have been best friends for 10 years. "Honestly, about 12 o'clock on a Saturday night, she called me…

Health department works to keep local restaurants safe

JACKSON, Tenn. -- There are 321 establishments the health department checks every year for food safety. "Breakfast bars at hotels, your mobile food units, or food trucks as we know them, your sit-down restaurants…

Upcoming law change may increase AC repair costs

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Starting Jan. 1, 2020, it's no longer legal to make or import R-22 in the United States. R-22 is a refrigerant found in older air conditioning and heating units. "In 2010,…

South Gibson Co. High School receives CPR kit

MEDINA, Tenn. -- A local school receives potentially life-saving tools. "It's not something they'll just use while they're here in high school, but when they're adults in our communities and workplaces, they'll have…

TWRA to host listening session in Jackson

JACKSON, Tenn. -- If you want to learn more about hunting season, come out to a listening session with the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency. TWRA will hold a public listening session Thursday for hunters and stakeholders. The event is scheduled for…

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