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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.…

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…

Tennessee pastor found guilty of raping, abusing child

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) -- A Tennessee pastor has been found guilty of 24 counts involving child sex abuse in the first of three trials. News outlets report a jury found 40-year-old Ronnie Gorton guilty Wednesday on charges including sexual battery…

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…

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…

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