Officials Discuss 2011 Murder Rate
This video is no longer available. It is a new year, and with that 7 Eyewitness News was able to look back at the crime rate of 2011. Madison County has had five homicides since 2009 and Sheriff David Woolfork…
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Mayors Discuss 2012 Outlook
This video is no longer available. The mayors of Jackson and Madison County talked about their hopes for the new year, Friday. Jackson Mayor Jerry Gist and Madison County Mayor Jimmy Harris spoke during the first Friday meeting in downtown…
Martin To Build Renewable Energy Plant
This video is no longer available. The City of Martin is going green in a whole new way. It's not just recycling, but using that to create an energy source. It's a process that will potentially create jobs and lower…
Gas Station Busted for Synthetic Marijuana
This video is no longer available. A McKenzie convenience store has been busted for selling a synthetic drug that has been illegal since July. Following an undercover investigation in September, Carroll County deputies discovered the Raceway gas station on Highway…
Benton County Suspect Search
The search is on for a man suspected of making meth and leading deputies on a chase this afternoon. Benton County deputies need your help finding Jessie Fuller. He is a white man in his late 20's or early 30's.…
Tigrett Middle School Choir Leaves for Atlanta
This video is no longer available. A Jackson middle school is traveling to Georgia to perform for an awards program honoring those who contribute to enhancing the quality of life for others. The Tigrett Middle School Gospel Choir left Thursday…
Legislators Meet with Economic Development Initiative
This video is no longer available. Local and state leaders get together to talk education and how state support should continue. Tennessee lawmakers from all across West Tennessee came to Jackson to meet with local leaders. The Regional Economic Development…
Obion County High School Gets Agriculture Grant
This video is no longer available. Farming is a big business in West Tennessee and a new program was unveiled in Obion County to help insure there are farmers in the future. State and Federal agriculture leaders visited Obion Central…
Commissioner Speak Out About Benton County Budget Cuts
This video is no longer available. Just last week 7 Eyewitness found out the Benton County Sheriff offered to give up his share of money to try and save the library from losing its state funding, instead of passing on…
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…
