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New Program to Track Missing Alzheimer's Patients

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. - Many people in West Tennessee have worried about a loved one suffering from Alzheimer's. New program could offer some valuable assistance offered soon. The Jackson Police Department announced they're launching a…

Good and Bad News for Chester Co. Taxpayers

This video is no longer available. CHESTER COUNTY, Tenn. - Homeowners in Chester County have some good news and some bad news. The good news is there will be no increase in the wheel tax. The bad news is a…

Rain Doesn't Change Burn Bans

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. - The rain may have arrived to parts of West Tennessee, but the burn bans remain in effect throughout the area. Most of West Tennessee went more than three weeks without rain.…

Burn and Fireworks Bans

This video is no longer available. Counties Under a Burn Ban: -Crockett -Dyer -Henderson -Lake -Madison Cities with Burn Bans: -Bolivar -Jackson Cities with Temporary Fireworks Bans -Alamo -Atwood -Bells -Bradford -Martin -Medina -Milan -Rutherford -Trenton -Trezevant

State holding earthquake preparedness drill

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - State and local emergency officials are holding a drill this week to test their response to a catastrophic earthquake in Tennessee. The Tennessee Emergency Management Agency says the drill began Monday morning with a simulated 7.7…

Rain May be Too Late For Farmers

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. - Corn extension specialists said local corn crops have been in danger for weeks while battling scorching temperatures and dry soil. Although many prayers were answered with rain showering over West Tennessee…

Man Arrested for Allegedly Stabbing His Brother

This video is no longer available. LEXINGTON, Tenn. - The Henderson County man accused of stabbing his brother, last week, has been arrested. Officers arrested Steven Denton, 61, of Henderson County, Saturday at his home. Investigators believe he stabbed his…

Countdown to Kickoff: A Look at JCM

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. - Coach Martez Edwards and the JCM Cougars are in a better situation now than they were a year ago. "I took the job at such a late time in May. I…

Copperheads Biting West Tennesseans

This video is no longer available. HENDERSON COUNTY, Tenn. - Carol Reese was recently bitten by a copperhead snake. She was walking in the woods in Henderson County when she felt something attack her leg, just above the ankle. Reese…

Man Charged with Stealing from his Former Residence

This video is no longer available. HENDERSON COUNTY, Tenn. - A Henderson County man was jailed over the weekend after allegedly stealing from his former residence. Clifton Burks is charged with two counts of theft in the incident. According to…

Beech Bluff Man Killed in Weekend Crash

MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. - A Beech Bluff man is dead after a Sunday morning crash. According to the Madison County Sheriff's Department, Kirk Randall Ross, 39, was driving a Chevy pick-up truck when it crashed in the 700 block of…

Third Heat Related Death Reported in West Tenn.

This video is no longer available. MEMPHIS, Tenn. - Another heat related death has been reported in West Tennessee. On Sunday night, the Shelby County Health Department confirmed the third heat related death in their county so far this year.…

Tree Falls, Blocks Off Campbell Street

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. - A huge tree that fell on Campbell Street Sunday night is causing headaches for drivers in that area. It fell across Campbell Street, near Arlington Street. Jackson firefighters told 7 Eyewitness…

THP Investigating Wrecks in Paris

This video is no longer available. PARIS, Tenn. - The Tennessee Highway Patrol is investigating two motorcycle wrecks and one car wreck - all in Henry County Saturday morning. All three wrecks happened on Highway 69 North in Paris around…

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