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Residents Register to Vote Ahead of November Election

This video is no longer available. MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. - Dozens of Madison County voters walked into the election commission office to register to vote for the upcoming election, Monday. With early voting starting in a couple weeks many people…

Investigators Work to Identify Car Crash, Fire Victim

This video is no longer available. SCOTTS HILL, Tenn. - Investigators are struggling to identify a person killed in a fiery car crash in Henderson County, early Monday morning. Police told 7 Eyewitness News, they believe the vehicle traveling on…

Traffic Re-routed after Crash on Interstate 40

This video is no longer available. PARKER'S CROSSROADS, Tenn. - Traffic on a more than 30 mile section of Interstate 40 was diverted for several hours Monday evening after a crash involving a tanker truck. According to the Tennessee Highway…

Missing Benton Co. Child Found

This video is no longer available. BENTON COUNTY, Tenn.- A 4-year-old boy reported missing in Benton County has been found in Michigan and is now in protective custody. According to the Benton County Sheriff's Department, Ayden Smith was found in…

City Files Nuisance Action Against Hale St. Bar

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. - The City of Jackson has filed a nuisance action against a mid-town bar. According to a news release, the action was filed in an attempt to close Larry's Sports Bar, which…

Police Investigate Early Morning Shooting On Preston Street

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. - An East Jackson home was shot into early Monday morning. According to Jackson police, the shooting happened in the 300 block of Preston Street just before 3:00 a.m. No one was…

Judge Dismisses Suit Against City of Bolivar

BOLIVAR, Tenn. - The lawsuit against the City of Bolivar filed by a former Bolivar Police Chief has been dismissed. According to a news release, Judge J. Daniel Breen dismissed all seven of Former Chief Bill Irons' claims against the…

Suspect Wanted in Friday Night Shooting

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. - Investigators with the Jackson Police Department said they have a suspect in the Friday night shooting of a 16-year-old girl. They say he will likely face a charge of attempted murder.…

Retired FHU Professor Dies After Contracting West Nile Virus

This video is no longer available. CHESTER COUNTY, Tenn.- Residents in Henderson are celebrating the life of Dr. Eugene Hibbett. The retired Freed-Hardeman University professor lost his 2-month battle with West Nile virus, Saturday. "He was the most amazing man…

Shooting Investigation on Holland Ave.

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. - The sound of gunfire echoed through east Jackson once again, Sunday afternoon. Witnesses told investigators four men came running around a house on Holland Ave. around 1 p.m. and began firing…

Search for Missing Benton County 4-Year-Old and Mother

BENTON COUNTY, Tenn.- Investigators in Benton County are calling the disappearance of a 4-year-old boy and his mother a possible family abduction. The Benton County Sheriff's Department and the TBI said Ayden Smith, 4 was last seen with his non-custodial…

Update on Accused Convenience Store Thief

LEXINGTON, Tenn.- Police have released a clearer surveillance photo of an accused thief who was caught on camera walking away with a bag full of cash. The photo of the man was taken earlier this week at the Lexington Major…

Area Pets Blessed at Annual Event

JACKSON, Tenn.- Services were held early Saturday at St. Mary's Catholic Church where area pet owners and their pets gathered for a special ceremony. The priest blessed each animal during the annual "Blessing of the Pets" and gave them a…

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