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Mayor Moves Forward with Nuisance Charges

This video is no longer available. Jackson Mayor Jerry Gist said in light of the fatal incident at Club Karma, Sunday, he is enforcing stricter guidelines already in place. "It's our job to protect our citizens who go into those…

Man Who Allegedly Swallowed Cocaine During Traffic Stop Dies

This video is no longer available. A drug suspect has died, four weeks after he allegedly swallowed an ounce of crack cocaine as he was being arrested in Carroll County. According to the TBI, Keith Cason died, Monday night. He…

Shiloh Commemorative Whiskey Unveiled

This video is no longer available. The 150th Anniversary of the Battle of Shiloh is coming up, and a local business owner is donating money to help fund Shiloh National Military Park. On Tuesday, 64 Liquors in Savannah donated $500…

Savannah Animal Shelter To Move Into City

This video is no longer available. The City of Savannah is getting a new state-of-the-art animal shelter - a project animal service workers have been working on for more than three years. They told 7 Eyewitness News they hope this…

Perception of Downtown Jackson Worries Leaders

This video is no longer available. This weekend's shooting at Karma Ultra Lounge has been heard around the nation. Many felt this may give outsiders a bad impression of downtown Jackson. If you type "Jackson, Tenn" into Google New, more…

Tattoo Parlor Rules May Change for a City

This video is no longer available. The ink could dry March 8 at a city council meeting allowing an amendment so Tattoo's by Rose can open less than 1,000 feet from Cool Springs Baptist Church. "We are not open on…

Magnet School Applications Due

This video is no longer available. If you are considering enrolling your child in one of Jackson-Madison County's magnet schools, at the elementary or middle school level, you have until Wednesday to submit your application. There are at least eight…

Voters Turn Out for the Last Day of Early Voting

This video is no longer available. Tuesday was the final day for early voting for Tennessee's March 6 primary. More than 122,000 have voted with about 80 percent of ballots cast in the hotly contested Republican primary. But without a…

Karma Owner Surrenders Business License, Beer Permit

This video is no longer available. There will be no other incidents of violent crime at the Karma Ultra Lounge. It has been permanently closed. According to Mayor Jerry Gist, the owner, Jerry Gardner surrendered both his beer permit, along…

Karma Ultralounge Permanently Closed

The Karma Ultralounge is permanently closed according to Jackson Mayor Jerry Gist. According to city leaders, Jackson's plans to institute a nuisance action against "Karma" is moot after its owner, Jerry Gardner, surrendered both his beer license and his business…

Medina Elementary Among Top in the State

This video is no longer available. One of the highest performing schools in the state is here in West Tennessee. Monday Medina Elementary School celebrated its designation as a Reward School. That means, it is among the top five percent…

City Plans to File a Public Nuisance Action Against Karma

This video is no longer available. Jackson Mayor Jerry Gist said he wants Club Karma shut down and the bar's owner banned from getting another beer license. "It has been a recurring problem in downtown Jackson. We've been watching them…

Police Seek Target Shoplifter

This video is no longer available. Investigators need your help identifying a man suspected of shoplifting at the Target in north Jackson. Investigators released surveillance pictures from inside the store. It was captured Sunday night around 6:20. Officers said the…

Life After "The Bachelor"

This video is no longer available. It wasn't the fairy-tale ending fans hoped for. Shortly after winning ABC's "The Bachelor: Paris", Jackson's own Sarah Stone split from bachelor Travis Stork. "People still ask me am I okay? Is he okay?…

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