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NAACP Celebrates Founders' Day

This video is no longer available. Nearly 50 residents, leaders in the African American community, and Mayor Gist gathered at the Home Missionary Baptist Church Sunday afternoon to celebrate the NAACP's Founders' Day. The theme through out the day "We've…

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc Celebrate Founder's Day

This video is no longer available. The Gamma Alpha Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority Incorporated celebrated 104 years of service today in its annual Founders' Day Sunday. First Baptist Church held the event. Members of the sorority spent…

Saving Our Daughters

This video is no longer available. Church members took some time to encourage their youth Saturday afternoon. Focus on Christ Ministries hosted the event, "Saving Our Daughter". The ministry provided lunch and free pictures. Organizers said they wanted to encourage…

Jackson Madison County Schools Host Transition Fair

This video is no longer available. Jackson Madison County Special Education Department sponsored it Transition Fair Saturday morning. Middle and High School special needs students and parents were all invited to attend. Organizers said the purpose of the fair is…

Car Accident Kills Humboldt Woman

This video is no longer available. The Madison County Sheriff's Department is investigating a car crash at the intersection of Cotton Grove and Leepers Lane Saturday morning. The accident left one Humboldt woman dead. Officials charged 21 year old Matthew…

Union City Resident's Plunge in Freezing Waters

This video is no longer available. It was one of the coldest days of the year, but despite the freezing weather, many still chose to jump in the cold water. It was all part of the Polar Plunge in Union…

Fatal Car vs. Train Wreck In Brownsville

This video is no longer available. A crash between a car and train in Haywood County left two West Tennesseans dead Friday night. Brownsville officials are still investigating how it happened. Brownsville Police Chief Chris Lea said the crash happened…

Union City Plant for Sale; Jobs in Question

This video is no longer available. Uncertainty for more than 200 workers at a Union City plant, as company officials said they were looking into inquires from those interested in purchasing the plant. According to Lennox Hearth Product directors, the…

Preparing For Area's First Deep Freeze

This video is no longer available. Falling temperatures finally have West Tennessee feeling like February, but do not let the deep freeze set your house in flames. "You need to give space heaters exactly that - space," said Jackson Fire…

Unique Knee Surgery Available in Jackson

This video is no longer available. An orthopedic surgeon in the Hub City is now one of three doctors in Tennessee doing a knee replacement procedure that creates the potential for a natural feeling knee. Doctor G. Bradford Wright of…

Shoppers Showing Love for Local Businesses

This video is no longer available. It is always a good idea to buy something nice for your loved one on Valentines Day, but this year, retailers are expected to make a big profit from the holiday. 7 Eyewitness News…

Fire Destroys Gibson Co. Upholstry Shop

This video is no longer available. A devastating late morning fire destroyed The Upholstery Shop just outside of Bradford, Friday morning. The business, located along Highway 54 was completely destroyed despite the efforts of five different fire departments. However, they…

Anderson Charged with Assault on Brother

This video is no longer available. The sister of former Jackson City councilman James Wolfe has been arrested and charged with assaulting him. Wanda Faye Anderson, 51, was charged Friday morning with one count of aggravated domestic assault. According to…

Kidnapping Charge Filed after Woman Found Tied Up

This video is no longer available. Jackson police arrested a sex offender after a woman was reportedly tied up in her home. Police said they received a call Thursday around 6:30 p.m. that a woman was running into traffic with…

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