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Suspended JPD Officer Pleads Guilty, Fired

This video is no longer available. 17 months after being charged with stealing from a crime victim, Jackson Police officer Marvent Brooks has pleaded guilty and been fired by the department. Thursday, the 36-year-old pleaded guilty to state charges of…

Man Charged with Soliciting a Minor

This video is no longer available. Trenton Police have arrested a 38-tear-old man on charges that he solicited a sex act from a young girl. Johnnie Morgan faces two charges of solicitation, involving a girl under the age of 18.…

Small Fire Departments Stretch For Rural Protection

This video is no longer available. The confusion and frustration over Obion County homeowners having to pay a yearly subscription fee for fire service was nothing new. Since the county did not have its own fire department, and cities said…

FHU Teaching Language to Help in Haiti Missions

This video is no longer available. Learning the language of people in need of help. Starting January 23, Freed-Hardeman University will offer a Introduction to Creole class. The class will meet every Monday from 6-8 p.m., ending May 11. Jesse…

Carroll Co. Fertilizer Distributor Growing

In an economy where many companies are struglling to stay alive, one Carroll County company is booming. Sanders Corporation announced this week they are expanding their fertilizer distributor company in the area. For the past year,Sanders has provided seed and…

Flag Raised at University of Memphis-Lambuth

This video is no longer available. Even though Lambuth University officially became part of the University of Memphis last month with the deed recorded on December 20, Thursday it became official. Governor Bill Haslam along with area U of M…

Local Leaders Work to Stem Gang Activity

This video is no longer available. Gang activity by young people in the city of Jackson was the topic of conversation Thursday in a meeting hosted by Mayor Jerry Gist. Police officers, along with youth and community advocates were part…

Electric Vehicle Charging Stations Unveiled at Casey Jones Village

This video is no longer available. Casey Jones Village celebrated the installation of three charging stations, Thursday afternoon. The Blink electric vehicle charging stations are the only publicly available stations between Memphis and Nashville. The three Blink Level 2 charging…

Search Underway for Bank Robber

This video is no longer available. Trenton police and the FBI are searching for the armed gunman who robbed the Regions Bank on Highway 45W in Trenton, Thursday morning. Investigators said the robbery happened just before 11:00 a.m. The thief…

Suspects Arrested in Multi-County Crime Spree

This video is no longer available. Hardeman County authorities said a person who attempted to have a laptop password changed at a retailer led them to the arrest of four individuals. They said the retailer reported the incident, providing a…

Child on Bike Hit by Driver

This video is no longer available. A 10-year-old boy luckily walked away with only a little road rash on his elbow after being hit by a truck, Wednesday evening. Jackson Police told 7 Eyewitness News the boy rode his bicycle…

New Study Recommends Sex Education in 2nd Grade

This video is no longer available. How young is too young to have "the talk"? New guidelines released by a coalition of health and education groups include age-appropriate discussion about sex and healthy relationships as early as second grade. "How…

Gibson County Airport Reports Increased Traffic

This video is no longer available. An up-tick in the Gibson County economy is coming from an unexpected source - the Gibson County airport. Even though it is a small facility that caters primarily to businesses and private pilots, workers…

Tips Lead to Scrap Metal Theft Arrests

This video is no longer available. The Crockett County Jail is filling up thanks to the help of the community. "We have made eight arrests in the last week off of tips alone," said Detective Andrew Whitehead. "People calling in…

Couple Charged with Abuse after Meth Arrest

This video is no longer available. A Jackson couple faces new charges stemming from a drug arrest back in November. Zachary and Kelly Finch were officially charged Wednesday with child abuse after investigators said their two children, a 3-year-old and…

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