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Dryer Probably Caused Division Ave. Fire

This video is no longer available. Jackson Firefights believe their investigation revealed the cause of a Tuesday night house fire which heavily damaged a Jackson home. Investigators told 7 Eyewitness News the fire started in a utility room and it…

Perkins Arrested in Tiptonville

This video is no longer available. Lake County investigators have arrested a man wanted on meth charges. John Paul Perkins, 34, had been on the run since Saturday when the Lake County Drug Strike Team served a search warrant on…

TDOT Readies for Possible Snow

This video is no longer available. As soon as Wednesday night, parts of West Tennessee could see snowfall and that has road crews ready. The Tennessee Department of Transportation estimates it has 25,000 tons of salt in the Jackson region,…

Off-Duty JPD Officer Suspended after Bus Wreck

This video is no longer available. A Jackson police officer is off the job after he is accused of causing a wreck, Tuesday morning while behind the wheel of a Jackson-Madison County school bus. The school district said Patrolman Jeremy…

House Fire on Division Avenue

This video is no longer available. Jackson firefighters worked for more nearly an hour to put out a fire in west Jackson. The fire broke out around 9, Tuesday night in the 300 block of Division Avenue. Fire crews reported…

2012 Legislative Sessions Begins

This video is no longer available. Tuesday, some Tennessee legislators began the 2012 session with the hope of creating more jobs and making changes to public education. "We need to get the unemployment rate down and some people back to…

Grocery Store Searched by Secret Service

This video is no longer available. Officials from the Secret Service have served a search warrant at a Gibson County grocery store. The Secret Service has only said that agents removed items from Boals Discount Grocery, located on Mitchell Street…

Man Charged with Indecent Exposure

This video is no longer available. A Gibson County man has been sentenced to 24 hours of community service after pleading guilty to indecent exposure. Bobby Simpson, 19, appeared in Jackson City Court Tuesday morning where police said he pleaded…

Mayors Expect More Tax Hikes If Sales Tax Raise Is Approved

This video is no longer available. Local leaders are worried that a possible sales tax increase could force them to raise property taxes as well. In March, some Gibson County voters will decide if they want to raise the county…

Local School Begins 21st Century Technology Program

This video is no longer available. At Sacred Heart of Jesus High School do not look for books, paper or pencils. "Through the iPads everything can be taught, reading, writing arithmetic," said Robin Perry, the school academic dean. "It's a…

Neighborhood Sweeps Begin for 2012

This video is no longer available. Keeping Jackson neighborhoods beautiful was the goal of city officials, Tuesday. The neighborhood services department, along with the police, fire, and street departments were in the Hillcrest Circle area to make sure the homes…

Council Reviewing Jackson's Non-Profit Contributions

This video is no longer available. City leaders are taking a closer look at who they give money to while forming a budget. The Non-Profit Review Committee was established by the city council in October and met on Tuesday for…

New Details In Selmer Police Officer Arrest

This video is no longer available. A full departmental review is underway at the Selmer Police Department after a patrolman was arrested in Chester County and charged for domestic assault this weekend. Neighbors said they were shocked to hear about…

Future Gibson County Retirees Not On County Insurance

This video is no longer available. A resolution passed unanimously by the Gibson County Commission Monday will now prevent future county retirees from staying on the county's health insurance plan. Officials said they are making the change to save the…

Sex Offender Arrested After Chase in Crockett County

This video is no longer available. A Friendship man will appear in Haywood County General Sessions Court January 17. Rickie Lumley is charged with aggravated burglary. The arrest of Lumley sounds like it came straight out of Hollywood. "It seemed…

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