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Reaction to Lexington Suspensions

This video is no longer available. Lexington's Fire Chief, Glenn Wood and utilities manager, Michael Harper remained on suspension from their jobs Thursday because they do not live within the city limits. The city's charter cites the two officers must…

Report Released in Buchanan Crash

This video is no longer available. More details are released about the minutes right before Jackson City Councilman Harvey Buchanan crashed into a utility pole, Tuesday morning. The Jackson Police Department report released Thursday shows witnesses saw the councilman slumped…

Chester Co. Nursing Home Fight Continues

This video is no longer available. A dispute involving Chester County and The Chester County Nursing Home has lasted for years. "They owe for July, August, September, October, November, December," said Chester County Mayor Dwain Seaton. "They haven't paid anything,"…

Bethea Indicted for Attempted First Degree Murder

A man arrested for attempted first degree murder is under indictment in the case. Courtney Bethea, 25, was indicted on charges of attempted first degree murder and aggravated assault. Last September, police received multiple shots-fired calls at Lane College. Police…

Local Leader Discusses Redistricting Plan

This video is no longer available. Local leaders said constructing a redistricting plan for Tennessee was long and tedious. "We have spent all summer and fall meeting with every member that wanted to meet with us," said Representative Steve McDaniel…

Lexington Man Dies in Wreck

This video is no longer available. A wreck in Henderson County has claimed the life of a Lexington man. According to the THP, Jared Gossett, 32, was killed when his truck ran off the road while negotiating a curve along…

Suspects Sought in Home Invasion

This video is no longer available. A bold home invasion by three machete-wielding suspects Wednesday evening, has Jackson Police asking for help tracking them down. Around 7:30 p.m., investigators said a woman who lives in a west Jackson apartment answered…

Man Charged in TDOT Theft

This video is no longer available. A Tiptonville man has been arrested in Lake County after investigators said he stole a TDOT truck. Joshua Spears, 30, was arrested Wednesday in Tunica County, Mississippi and brought back to Lake County, where…

Lexington Fire Chief and Utilities Manager Suspended

This video is no longer available. 7 Eyewitness News has learned the fire chief in Lexington as well as the utilities manager for the city have been suspended by Mayor Tim Pierce. The mayor said both Fire Chief Glenn Wood…

Fayette County Man Placed on TBI Most Wanted

This video is no longer available. A West Tennessee man has been added to the TBI's 10 Most Wanted list. Rico Fleming, 22, of Moscow is suspected in a deadly drive-by shooting in Marshall County, Mississippi on Christmas morning that…

Police Seek Suspected Perfume Thief

This video is no longer available. Jackson Police need help finding a man who they said helped himself to hundreds of dollars in pricey perfume. Police said the man was captured by surveillance cameras at the Ulta store on Vann…

Two Deputies Suspended in Inmate Death Investigation

This video is no longer available. Two Madison County deputies have been suspended after being accused of failing to properly check on an inmate who killed himself while on suicide watch. The sheriff has placed Deputy Tamara Taylor, 34, and…

Suspended Union City Officers Identified

This video is no longer available. We can now tell you three Union City Police officers have been suspended as the investigation into former Officer Mike Hogg continues. Hogg stands charged with filing a false insurance claim on a 4-wheeler…

Arrest Made in Phillips 66 Robbery

This video is no longer available. Jackson Police said they have arrested the man who shot at a convenience store clerk before robbing her at the business, Tuesday night. Robert McLemore, 20, of Jackson is jailed with a $100,000 bond…

Obion Co. Schools Begin Technology Experiment

This video is no longer available. Some teachers in West Tennessee encouraged their students to bring their cell phones, iPads, Kindles, and other technology devices to class. Best of all, they will not get in trouble for it. It is…

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