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Gibson Worker Fired after Theft Arrest, Replacement Hired

This video is no longer available. The City of Gibson has replaced its finance officer after the previous employee was arrested for stealing. Shawndra West of Medina has been arrested and charged with stealing cash from the city and forging…

Severe Thunderstorms Leave Damage Behind

This video is no longer available. Strong winds and rains rushed through West Tennessee Monday afternoon, leaving behind downed trees, downed power lines and damaged homes. A house along Harts Bridge Road in south Jackson suffered some of the worst…

SUV Crashes, Overturns on Interstate

This video is no longer available. A late morning crash along Interstate 40 in north Jackson slowed traffic but amazingly did not cause any serious injuries. The crash happened just before 11 a.m. near mile marker 86 on westbound I-40.…

Suspect and Victim Arrested After Early Morning Shooting

This video is no longer available. An early Monday morning shooting along Old Hickory Blvd. has landed both the shooter and the victim in jail and has another man on the run. Officers arrived at the Hartland Place Apartments just…

Fire May Have Been Started by Molotov Cocktail

This video is no longer available. Molotov cocktails are believed to be the cause of two home fires Sunday night. Jackson firefighters were called to a house around 10:15 p.m., in the 1000-block of Belmont Street. Investigators say it appears…

Robin Roberts' Diagnosis Hits Home for West Tennessee

This video is no longer available. Robin Roberts announced she is now facing a new battle with Myelodysplastic Syndrome, (MDS). MDS is a rare bone marrow disorder, said doctors. This will be Roberts second fight with a serious disease, as…

Potholes Pave the Way to Budget Fight

This video is no longer available. Leaders in Rutherford are split over whether to pave part of one pot-holed covered road, and will vote in a special-called meeting Monday night. Some residents told 7 Eyewitness News they would rather the…

E. Coli Outbreak: Experts Give Tips On Prevention

This video is no longer available. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention has not given a source for the E. coli outbreak involving 14 people across the country, including one person in Tennessee. Doctors believe most strands of the…

Fundraiser Held for Overcrowded Animal Shelters

This video is no longer available. West Tennessee animal shelters are struggling to survive due to the shelters being overcrowded with limited resources, according to animal rescue groups. Shelters said their volunteers are now finding it difficult to keep up…

LANA Celebrates National Flag Day

This video is no longer available. Dozens of residents joined with the Lambuth Area Neighborhood Association to celebrate National Flag Day Saturday evening. It all happened at the front lawn of the University of Memphis Lambuth Campus. Residents brought their…

Humboldt Museum Presents "We Shall Not Be Moved" Exhibit

This video is no longer available. The Tom and Stigall Ethnic Library and Museum gave 7 Eyewitness News a sneak peak at the "We Shall Not Be Moved" exhibit. The Tennessee State Museum produced the traveling exhibit which focuses on…

WRAP Host Women Of Empowerment Awards Brunch

This video is no longer available. The Women's Resource and Rape Assistance hosted it's Women of Empowerment Award Brunch Saturday. More than 100 people came out to support and recognize women who have helped others either through their church, volunteering,…

Residents Fish For Free

This video is no longer available. Dozens of families were out at Muse Park and other state waters Saturday afternoon for Free Fishing Day in Tennessee. Saturday, Tennessee Public Waters were open to all which meant those wanting to fish…

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