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'It Can Wait' Encourages No Texting and Driving

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. - Students at Jackson State Community College were exposed to the dangers of texting and driving, Tuesday. A special event gave the opportunity to see what can happen without the real world…

Three Arrested for TennCare Fraud in Dyer County

DYERSBURG, Tenn. - Three people have been arrested and charged with TennCare fraud after a round-up that resulted in 37 people arrested on indictments for drug charges in Dyer County. State investigators identified the three people arrested for TennCare fraud…

Rescued Dogs Recovering in Hardin Co.

This video is no longer available. HARDIN COUNTY, Tenn. - It has been a week since K-9 Sanctuary rescued 16 malnourished dogs in Hardin County, and rescue workers said the animals are already doing better. Workers told 7 Eyewitness News…

Officials Expect Record Early Voting Turnout in TN

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Early voting has started for the Nov. 6 presidential election, and Tennessee election officials are anticipating another record turnout. The early voting period began Wednesday and ends Nov. 1. Secretary of State Tre Hargett says typically…

Large Marijuana Bust Made in Hardin Co.

This video is no longer available. HARDIN COUNTY, Tenn. - A Mississippi man is behind bars Wednesday after Hardin County deputies said he was growing more than 100 marijuana plants. Deputies said they arrested Tommy Ellis, 39, of Iuka, Mississippi,…

Fake Air Bag Warnings: How To Check Yours

This video is no longer available. MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. - The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has warned drivers to be aware of counterfeit air bags. According the NHTSA, hundreds of cars could have been replaced with counterfeit air bags.…

Jackson Beer Board Approves New Business

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. - The owner of a former club in Jackson now wants to open his facility back up, but this time under a different name and with a different type of customer. William…

Early Voting Begins in Chester County

This video is no longer available. HENDERSON, Tenn. - Today was the first day that registered voters in Tennessee could walk in and vote before Election Day. For the first time in 40 years voters will decide if package stores…

New App Offers Sex Offender Alerts

This video is no longer available. JACKSON Tenn. - A new smartphone application that allows users to track sex offenders living in their neighborhood is now available in Tennessee. AlertID is a free app available for parents to use on…

MD Anderson Memorial Plaza Dedicated

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. - M.D. Anderson is a name synonymous with cancer research and treatment. But many West Tennesseans may not know that M.D. Anderson was from Jackson. Tuesday, in downtown Jackson, the plaza between…

Truck Overturns on Highway 70

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. - A tractor trailer crash near the Love's Truck Stop in east Madison County, Tuesday morning, caused problems for drivers along Highway 70. According to witnesses, the truck was trying to turn…

Copper Stolen from Church A/C Units

This video is no longer available. MCNAIRY COUNTY, Tenn. - McNairy County investigators are looking for a brazen thief who dismantled a 5-ton air conditioner from a church in Bethel Springs. When pastor Randy Smith came to the Bethel Springs…

Bus Catches Fire in Carroll County

This video is no longer available. CARROLL COUNTY, Tenn. – A bus fire held up traffic for a short time on Highway 70 in Carroll County, Tuesday morning. The driver said he smelled smoke, pulled over and saw flames coming…

New Tennessee Arts Commission Exec. Director Visits Jackson

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. – The Tennessee Arts Commission‘s Executive Director visited Jackson at speak with artists and supporters of the arts. Ann Pope, who took the position in May, met with West Tennesseans at the…

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