Speed Limit Lowered On Highway 412
This video is no longer available. Last year there were 60 crashes on a stretch of U.S. Highway 412 near Bells and Alamo. The speed limit has now been lowered from 65 miles per hour to 55. "We have clocked…
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Bethel Stabbing Victim's Family Speaks Out
This video is no longer available. The mother of the Bethel University student who was stabbed on campus earlier this week is speaking out for the first time. Michelle Swift said her son is recovering, but she still has a…
City of Humboldt Wins Sex Discrimination Lawsuit
A discrimination suit filed against the City of Humboldt by a former police officer has been dismissed, according to the law firm representing Humboldt. In August 2008, former Humboldt police officer Melody Pierce filed suit saying she was fired because…
Pedestrian Dies After Being Hit
The Jackson man hit by a car while crossing North Highland last Monday, has died. Jackson Police told 7 Eyewitness News that Alex Wilkins, 35, died from his injuries suffered during the accident. Investigators say that Wilkins was walking across…
City Council Votes Yes To Bonus
This video is no longer available. Christmas came early for city employees. With a unanimous vote of 8-0 the City Council decided to give a $500 bonus. This year has been great. I wish we could give them more but…
Bethel Student Arrested In On-Campus Stabbing
This video is no longer available. A Bethel University student has been arrested after police said he stabbed a classmate on campus at around 2:30, Monday morning. "It was really shocking, especially because McKenzie's such a small town and you…
Bridge Damage In Henry County
This video is no longer available. Henry County will now have to pay $60,000 to repair a road that washed away with heavy rainfall from the weekend and earlier this week. "This is about the third disasters we've had this…
Trenton Police Officers Train with Tasers
This video is no longer available. Late last month, the Trenton City Council voted unanimously to approve the use of tasers by their police officers, and Tuesday they demonstrated just what they will be used to do. 17 officers, including…
Jackson Christmas Parade Ushers in Season
This video is no longer available. The holiday spirit came alive in downtown Jackson Tuesday night with the annual Jackson Christmas Parade. Even with the cold temperatures, it was standing room only on the path of the parade. Thousands lined…
Jackson Christmas Tree Lit
This video is no longer available. One of Jackson's Christmas traditions took place Tuesday night, as Jackson's official Christmas tree was lit just before the beginning of the annual Christmas Parade. Mayor Jerry Gist and Santa Claus did the honors…
Cole Family Looks for Answers
This video is no longer available. Monday marked exactly five weeks since Demetris Cole, 31, of Jackson, died after being shot inside a friend's apartment on Moize Cut Off Road in north Jackson. Investigators believe robbery was the motive. There…
Accused Molester Charged by Grand Jury
This video is no longer available. A Jackson man charged with raping his girlfriend's young daughter, was indicted, Monday. Jonathon Henderson, 39, was indicted by a Madison County grand jury on tow counts of child rape and two counts Of…
Haywood County Fights Flood Issues
This video is no longer available. The City of Brownsville recently received a $1.1 million dollar grant to buy areas that are at high risk to flood. Officials told 7 Eyewitness News they would rather prevent a problem than solve…
Man Indicted in Pool Game Argument
This video is no longer available. A Jackson man accused of shooting a man last December over a pool game, will stand trial for attempted murder. James Casey Markham, 20, was indicted Monday by a Madison County grand jury was…
Joe Henry Pleads Guilty
This video is no longer available. The Chester County man charged with killing his great uncle uncle by beating him to death has pleaded guilty to the crime. Court officials told 7 Eyewitness News, John Allen Henry entered a best…
