Man reunites with family in Jackson after 3 decades
JACKSON, Tenn. -- After more than three decades, a man is reunited with his family. "We searched for him for 34 years, and to pick him up at the airport, it's like finding my…
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The City of Jackson discusses plans for spending capital budget
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A capital budget for this year is finally being sent to the Jackson City Council. The City of Jackson is planning to take out a $6 million loan to fund…
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…
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…
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…
KC Finn's staff recognizes counterfeit money, warns other businesses
JACKSON, Tenn. -- KC Finn's Burgers and Barbecue owner Charlie Finn is telling businesses and employees to double check their $100 bills. "This is the first time we've received it. We've heard of…
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…
