2019 Soybean Festival to kick off this weekend in Martin
MARTIN, Tenn. -- One of the largest festivals in West Tennessee is getting ready to kick off. "The Soybean Festival is a time where we come together to celebrate as a community and to…
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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…
Condemned Tennessee inmate will be spared execution
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- A Tennessee inmate is leaving death row, just eight months before his execution date. A Nashville judge on Friday approved an agreement between prosecutors and attorneys for Abu-Ali Abdur'Rahman that converts his death sentence to life…
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…
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…
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…
