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Commission Relents; Library Funding Restored

This video is no longer available. 7 Eyewitness News was told there were cheers heard all through the courthouse on Tuesday night's county commission meeting. Benton County commissioners and the library finally, came to an agreement. Rhonda Tippitt said she…

Ash Wednesday Services Attract Hundreds

This video is no longer available. Wednesday was Ash Wednesday, the first day of Lent. Ash Wednesday is a day of repentance. It marks the beginning of 40 days of prayer and fasting leading up to Easter. Catholics observe the…

Generals to Host Job Fair Saturday

This video is no longer available. If you have always wanted to work in professional sports, this Saturday may be your chance. The Jackson Generals hare hosting their first ever job fair at Pringles Park this Saturday. They are looking…

U.S. Attorney Speaks to Students at Lane College

This video is no longer available. The top U.S. Attorney for West Tennessee spent some time on a local college campus this morning talking to students, staff and visitors. Ed Stanton, The United States Attorney for the Western District of…

Two Arrested, Charged with Making Meth

This video is no longer available. A McNairy County resident along with a woman form Chester County are facing meth and other drug charges following their arrests in Bethel Springs. According to the McNairy County Sheriff's Department, Barry Clayton of…

Police: Man Breaks into School, Tries to Set Fire

This video is no longer available. A Jackson man already on probation for breaking into Parkview School has been charged again with burglary and arson of the building. Patrick Dixson, 24, was arrested Tuesday night shortly after he tripped the…

Police Seek Walmart Theft Suspects

This video is no longer available. Jackson Police said they are needing your help in identifying two shoplifting suspects who took thousands of dollars of merchandise. Surveillance video form Walmart North shows a man wearing an orange hat with a…

St. Mary's Celebrates Fat Tuesday By Raising Money for Haiti

This video is no longer available. Saint Mary's Catholic Church held a very special Fat Tuesday celebration. The church hosted its annual Fat Tuesday Dinner of chicken and sausage gumbo with King cake for dessert. The family event also serves…

Altrusa Club Names Woman of the Year

This video is no longer available. Altrusa International of Jackson held its 60th annual Woman of the year banquet, Tuesday night. This year's winner was Miss Jackie Utley, a Jackson native known for her extensive community service, through groups like…

Commission Votes to Fund Crosswind Runway

This video is no longer available. Just as the Jackson City Council did earlier this month, Tuesday Madison County Commissioners approved funding for a new runway project at McKellar-Sipes Regional Airport. Commissioners okayed a $95,000 funding request by the airport.…

City Officials Sweep West Jackson Neighborhood

This video is no longer available. City officials took to the streets of Jackson this week, conducting their annual neighborhood sweep. The neighborhood Services Department, along with the police, fire and street departments were in the 800 block of Old…

Landfill Permit Fight Continues

This video is no longer available. The conflict over the Denmark landfill in Madison County continues, as the landfill's owner has been approved for a permit by the state's solid waste committee. Although the Solid Waste Region Board denied A-1…

Students Learn About Civil Rights With The Help Of Skype

This video is no longer available. Dozens of Milan High School students spent their lunch breaks Tuesday learning about the Civil Rights Movement. It is part of Milan High's month-long program to celebrate Black History Month. The students watched a…

Street Sign Thefts Plaguing Rural Areas

This video is no longer available. Street sign theft has become a big problem in Crockett County. The disappearing signs are costing taxpayers thousands of dollars. "Sometimes we find them. We find 7,8,10 of them in a ditch," said Sheriff…

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