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Spokesman: 2 Kidnapped Girls Back with Family

GUNTOWN, Miss. (AP) - A family spokesman says two girls have been reunited with relatives after being rescued from a man wanted by the FBI for killing their mother and sister. David Livingston, a family friend, said Friday morning that…

Mayes Dead, Alexandria and Kyliyah Bain Safe

This video is no longer available. GUNTOWN, Miss. (AP) -- Mississippi authorities say a fugitive accused of a double-slaying and kidnapping has been killed but the two girls he fled with are safe. Guntown Police Chief Michael Hall says 35-year-old…

Kidnap-Slaying Suspect Kills Himself; 2 Girls OK

Authorities in northern Mississippi who tracked down a fugitive accused of kidnapping two girls and killing their mother and older sister say they repeatedly ordered him to surrender, but he instead pulled out a pistol and shot himself in the…

Digital Finger Printing Gives Parents Peace of Mind

This video is no longer available. With recent kidnapping in West Tennessee, the Henry County Sheriff's Department has come up with a free program to ease the mind of parents with young children. It is the Henry County Sheriff's Department…

Special Needs Baseball Tip-off

This video is no longer available. A summer baseball league for a very special group of very special kids tipped-off its season, Thursday evening. Special Needs Athletics held its tip-off for the Special Needs Baseball League at the West Tennessee…

"Wine Down the Alley" Held Downtown

This video is no longer available. Downtown Jackson was busy with music and artists showing off their artwork. The Jackson Downtown Development Corporation held its "Wine Down the Alley" event, Thursday evening. Various artists set up booths throughout Court Alley,…

Residents Want Change After Storm Drain Rescue

This video is no longer available. Daisy, a thirteen year old blood hound had a dog gone wild night. She wandered into a storm drain on the side of her house and got stuck. Kelly Whittemore is the dog owner,…

OVC Softball Tournament Gives Martin Unexpected Boost

This video is no longer available. After the University of Tennessee Martin Softball team won the regular season they not only got home-field advantage for the OVC tournament but an unexpected economic boost for the City of Martin. The City…

Trial for Cheryl Freeman Steward Delayed Again

This video is no longer available. The woman charged in the robbery during which Henderson Police Captain Dennis Cagle was murdered will have to wait until this fall for her trial in Federal Court. Cheryl Steward had her June trial…

Records Show Mayes Investigated for Child Abuse in 2010

This video is no longer available. New information uncovered by 7 Eyewitness News about Adam Mayes and his history with the Bain family paints an even more disturbing picture of the man wanted for murder and kidnapping. A report by…

Students Participate in Glow-in-the-Dark Science Fair

This video is no longer available. South Elementary School students were glowing with knowledge Thursday at the third grade Science Fair. The kids not only created educational science booths but used black lights and glow ingredients to make the projects…

Deputy Resigns Amid Prescription Drug Probe

This video is no longer available. A Madison County deputy has resigned amid an investigation into alleged abuse of prescription drugs. According to the sheriff, Deputy David Brandon Dorris resigned rather than face an internal investigation. However, he did consent…

Gardner Arraigned on Rape Charge

This video is no longer available. A suspected rapist remains in jail after his arraignment , Thursday. Roy Gardner, Junior, 37, of Jackson, appeared in General Sessions Court on charges of two counts of rape, along with charges of false…

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