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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…

Inmate GED Program Has More Than a Dozen Graduates

This video is no longer available. Henderson County officials say their plan to educate their inmates is working, and they believe the entire community will benefit. The sheriff's department along with Henderson County Adult Education began an optional GED program…

Man Suffers Gunshot Wound in East Jackson

This video is no longer available. Jackson police are asking for help in finding the gunman who opened fire in east Jackson, Monday afternoon, hitting the man in the foot. The 49-year-old victim told investigators he was in the parking…

Two Dead in Weekend Crash

This video is no longer available. Two people are dead after a weekend crash in Obion County involving three vehicles. The wreck happened just east of Hornbeak on State Highway 21 around 4:30, Saturday afternoon. Investigators said a 52-year-old Tiptonville…

Fire Destroys Home on Oak Street

This video is no longer available. An east Jackson family is homeless after fire destroys their home, Monday morning. Crews were called out around 10:30 to a house on Oak Street where they found the home completely engulfed by flames.…

Selmer Patrolman Arrested for Domestic Assault

This video is no longer available. Patrolman Jeremy Wilson was arrested in Chester County on Friday and was charged with domestic assault, according to the Selmer Police Department. The police department said a departmental review is underway. Patrolman Wilson has…

Friend to Friend Mentoring Benefit Host Fundraiser

This video is no longer available. Dozens of people gathered at Miss Ollie's Sunday afternoon to help raise money for the friend mentoring program from Crockett County. The fundraiser included lots of food and entertainment featuring Marty Slayton and John…

High Prices Move Smokers to Roll their Own Cigarettes

This video is no longer available. Local tobacco retailers said a recent hike in the price of cigarettes has move many smokers to start rolling their own cigarettes. "It's real simple to roll them. It's easy," said Lisa Nall of…

Neighborhood Sweeps On the Way

This video is no longer available. A neighborhood sweep is on its way to the Hillcrest Circle community. The neighborhood services department has scheduled the sweep for this coming Tuesday. Officials state residents in the area should take some time…

Trenton Community Speaks Out About Sexual Abuse of Autistic Children

This video is no longer available. 7 Eyewitness News Team learned more about the Trenton man accused of sexually abusing two young girls with autism. According to Trenton police, 62-year-old Robert Reeves admitted to investigators that he touched the bare…

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