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Families celebrate loved ones' addiction recovery Friday

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local family shared their emotional testimony after a Celebrate Recovery: Life's Healing Choices class graduated Friday. As families sat in Judge Don Allen's courtroom Friday morning, their loved ones, who…

Jackson leaders plan to decrease city's debt

DOWNTOWN JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson's mayor and city council members discussed the plan for Hub City to get out of the red. "You don't want to take on debt to do the basic…

TWRA holds meetings to discuss major current hunting issues

WEST JACKSON, Tenn. -- Hunters are giving officials their input regarding upcoming hunting seasons. The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency is holding public listening sessions for hunters this month. The goal of the meetings…

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…

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