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New United Way Director Welcomed

This video is no longer available. The United Way of West Tennessee has a new leader, a man who is already very familiar with the area. Thursday, the organization welcomed Eddie Lee Herndon as its new CEO and president. Herndon…

Marines Corps Birthday Celebrated

This video is no longer available. A birthday for one branch of the country's military, the United States Marines. Thursday marks the 236th anniversary of the founding of the Marines, a day celebrated with ceremonies, formal galas and traditions. A…

Bennett Faces Judge for Reckless Endangerment Charge

This video is no longer available. A Crockett County man appears before a judge, Thursday morning after investigators said he fired off an AK-47 in his front yard. Lonnie Bennett, 63, entered a plea of not guilty to the felony…

Hearing Held for Crockett Co. Murder Suspect

This video is no longer available. All eyes were on Dustin Cathey as he walked into court ,Thursday afternoon. One of the people on hand was Bobby Vaughn, the brother of murder victim Frances Lilley. "We would like to have…

School Educates Community on Gangs

This video is no longer available. Could your child be involved in a gang? After recent gang-related fights at a local public school, that is a question local leaders want to address. Parkview Learning Center officials have been holding their…

Milan Man Arrested On Rape Charges

This video is no longer available. A Milan man police are calling a sexual predator was behind bars Wednesday after he allegedly raped two women and tried to rape two more in just four hours early Monday morning. According to…

Milan Mayor Runoff Scheduled

This video is no longer available. As 7 Eyewitness News first reported, the mayor's race in Milan is far from over after just one vote separates the two top contenders. Incumbent Mayor Chris Crider received just one more vote, 801,…

World War II Veterans Honored at Rotary

This video is no longer available. The Jackson Rotary Club devoted its weekly meeting to honoring area veterans. In particular, veterans from World War II were recognized by the club, Wednesday. 13 were present. Members of the Bethel University Band…

Dwana Pussser-Garrison Leaving Adamsville Council

This video is no longer available. After 13 years of civil service, Dwana Pusser-Garrison said she decided not to seek re-election for her seat as councilwoman of Adamsville. "It was just time that I did. My health has been worsening,…

Jackson Woman Charged with Stealing from Couple

This video is no longer available. A Jackson woman has been arrested and charged with stealing a couple's debit card and buying hundreds of dollars in goods. Mary Elizabeth Moore, 31, faces a theft and 19 counts of fraudulent use…

Python Caught in LANA

This video is no longer available. A Jackson man got quite a surprise Wednesday afternoon when he said he answered a knock at his front door to find a python waiting for him. By the time 7 Eyewitness News got…

Two in Custody after Burglary Call on Cinnamon Drive

This video is no longer available. A watchful neighbor is credited with the capture of two suspected thieves Wednesday afternoon in west Jackson. It was around 12:30 p.m. that police arrested two men on Cinnamon Drive who they have identified…

Man Charged with North Side Rd. Home Burglary

This video is no longer available. Thanks to neighbors paying attention to suspicious activity, a suspect is in custody after his arrest in connection with a burglary in the northern part of the Hub City. Calvin Bartlett, 32, is charged…

Police Seek Identify of Shoplifting Suspects

This video is no longer available. Jackson Police need help finding a group of women accused of shoplifting from the Kohl's store along Vann Drive. Police have arrested this woman, Tikindra Givens and charged her with stealing several items. However,…

Malesus Elementary Honors Veterans

This video is no longer available. An early gathering to honor those who have and are serving our country in the armed forces was held, Wednesday. Veterans Day is not until Friday, but faculty, staff and students and Malesus Elementary…

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