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Shooting in Ripley Leads to Manhunt

Authorities are searching far and wide for one man they are considering armed and dangerous. Four different agencies are on the scene trying to help catch this suspect. Many people 7 Eyewitness News spoke with were afraid to hear there…

Strawberry Festival Grand Floats Parade

This video is no longer available. West Tennessee's most anticipated parade rolled through the streets of Humboldt ,Friday morning This is the 75th year for the West Tennessee Strawberry Festival and the great weather and elaborate floats certainly did it…

Walking Track Dedicated to Martha Britt

This video is no longer available. A special honor for a very special woman, Martha Britt, the late wife of 7 Eyewitness News Anchor, Tom Britt. Friday morning, the Martha Britt Walking Track at Beech Bluff Elementary School was officially…

Authorities: Kidnapped girls didn't eat for days

GUNTOWN, Miss. (AP) - Authorities say two girls abducted from their Tennessee home told officers who rescued them that they went three days without food or water. Master Sgt. Steve Crawford is with the Mississippi Highway Patrol and was among…

Man Charged with Raping Child in Madison County

This video is no longer available. A Madison County man has been charged with raping a child. According to officials, Joshua Rose, 35, of Jackson has been charged with rape of a child, child abuse and neglect. An investigation revealed…

Spokesman: 2 Kidnapped Girls Back with Family

GUNTOWN, Miss. (AP) - A family spokesman says two girls have been reunited with relatives after being rescued from a man wanted by the FBI for killing their mother and sister. David Livingston, a family friend, said Friday morning that…

Mayes Dead, Alexandria and Kyliyah Bain Safe

This video is no longer available. GUNTOWN, Miss. (AP) -- Mississippi authorities say a fugitive accused of a double-slaying and kidnapping has been killed but the two girls he fled with are safe. Guntown Police Chief Michael Hall says 35-year-old…

Kidnap-Slaying Suspect Kills Himself; 2 Girls OK

Authorities in northern Mississippi who tracked down a fugitive accused of kidnapping two girls and killing their mother and older sister say they repeatedly ordered him to surrender, but he instead pulled out a pistol and shot himself in the…

Digital Finger Printing Gives Parents Peace of Mind

This video is no longer available. With recent kidnapping in West Tennessee, the Henry County Sheriff's Department has come up with a free program to ease the mind of parents with young children. It is the Henry County Sheriff's Department…

Special Needs Baseball Tip-off

This video is no longer available. A summer baseball league for a very special group of very special kids tipped-off its season, Thursday evening. Special Needs Athletics held its tip-off for the Special Needs Baseball League at the West Tennessee…

"Wine Down the Alley" Held Downtown

This video is no longer available. Downtown Jackson was busy with music and artists showing off their artwork. The Jackson Downtown Development Corporation held its "Wine Down the Alley" event, Thursday evening. Various artists set up booths throughout Court Alley,…

Residents Want Change After Storm Drain Rescue

This video is no longer available. Daisy, a thirteen year old blood hound had a dog gone wild night. She wandered into a storm drain on the side of her house and got stuck. Kelly Whittemore is the dog owner,…

OVC Softball Tournament Gives Martin Unexpected Boost

This video is no longer available. After the University of Tennessee Martin Softball team won the regular season they not only got home-field advantage for the OVC tournament but an unexpected economic boost for the City of Martin. The City…

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