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Hospitals Reach Agreement

It appears Jackson's two hospitals have agreed to end a fight over exclusivity and an anti-trust exemption. For the last several years, Regional Hospital and parent company CHS have pushed lawmakers for a repeal of Jackson-Madison County General Hospital's anti-trust…

Shannon St. Blues Fest Getting a New Name

This video is no longer available. Jackson's only major music and heritage festival is getting a new name. After moving the festival from the street where blues performers at one time played in juke joint and dives, the committee of…

Another Deputy Suspended in Inmate Suicide Probe

This video is no longer available. A fifth deputy has disciplined in the December suicide of an inmate at the Madison County jail. Friday, according to the sheriff, Deputy Toni Delrosi, 45, waived her right to a disciplinary hearing and…

Recycling Event Saturday in Jackson

This video is no longer available. If you have old paint cans and batteries stacked in your garage, you can get rid of them this weekend in a way that will not hurt the environment. Saturday, from 9 a.m. until…

Man Convicted in Shooting; Suspected in Murder

This video is no longer available. The day after a Jackson man was convicted of attempted murder, Jackson police said they believe he is responsible for an even more serious crime and need help proving it. Thursday, Ladarius Maxwell, 19,…

Optimists Honor Officer of the Year

One of Jackson's finest was honored by members of the Optimist Club, Friday. Officer Lee Jones was honored by the club at its officer of the year. Jones is a patrolman assigned to the south district. Club members said their…

Workers To Count West Tennessee Homeless

This video is no longer available. Dozens of volunteers searched the streets of West Tennessee Thursday in search of the area's homeless. Organizers of the count said doing this every year is important to help get funding to help those…

Man Charged with Assault Enters Plea

This video is no longer available. A Madison County man accused of assaulting a 13-year-old girl pleaded guilty, Thursday. Melton Dulin, 48, of Jackson has pleaded guilty to lesser charges of simple assault and chaild abuse and neglect. Back in…

Herron Not Running in 2012

This video is no longer available. State senator Roy Herron said his current term in Nashville will be his last. The Dresden Democrat announced Thursday he will not seek re election later this year.Herron said he is leaving politics to…

Former Crockett Co. Judge Sentenced on Federal Charges

This video is no longer available. Former Crockett County Judge Shannon Jones, who admitted to making meth, was sentenced to six months in federal prison, Thursday. Jones' attorney told 7 Eyewitness News he will be informed at a later date…

Briggs and Stratton to Close Newbern Plant

This video is no longer available. Thursday morning, a Dyer County plant announced it was shutting down, costing hundreds of people their jobs. Briggs and Stratton, one of Dyer County's largest employers, will close its doors in May. For some…

Carroll Co. Close to Building New Jail

This video is no longer available. Construction on the new Carroll County jail should be getting underway very soon. Sheriff Andy Dickson told 7 Eyewitness News if all goes as planned, workers will be breaking ground by the end of…

Saw Meal to Reopen; Fire Cause Revealed

This video is no longer available. The cause of the fire that lit up a cold November night and brought so much heartache to Adamsville has been revealed. "It was an electrical short about six inches away from an electrical…

Work Continues on Building Collapse, Investigation

This video is no longer available. There are still safety concerns looming after Monday's building collapse in downtown Greenfield. The building, which housed Legends Little Italy Pizzeria did not completely collapse, a back wall is still standing and structural engineers…

Tornado Determined to Have Caused Damage in Henderson County

This video is no longer available. The National Weather Service has determined at least one tornado swept through West Tennessee Sunday night. A storm survey said and E-F 1 tornado caused damage in Henderson County. They said the twister, with…

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