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Quarters Stolen in Armed Robbery

This video is no longer available. Jackson Police need help finding the three mean who robbed and area convenience store at gunpoint, Thursday morning and took an unusual and heavy load. Investigators said the three men took a large number…

Man Charged for Stealing Utility Pole

DO NOT POST PER ROBERT!! A Sardis man is free on bond after investigators said he stole a utility pole. Thomas Flatt is accused of stealing a 200 amp service pole from the same man who sold him a mobile…

Gibson High Opens Solar Farm

This video is no longer available. The Gibson County Special School District is partnering with its power providers to supply clean, renewable energy to consumers. The system, Gibson County Electric Membership Corporation and TVA flipped the switch this morning on…

Spring Hill School in Running for 25K

This video is no longer available. A Gibson County school is in the running to win a $25,000 grant, but they need your help. Spring Hill Elementary in Trenton is a finalist in the Pepsi Refresh Project. It is a…

Chickering Road House Fire

This video is no longer available. Jackson firefighters responded to a house fire Wednesday night on Chickering Road in north Jackson. According to the fire department, no one was at home when the fire started just after 7 p.m. There…

Fundraiser Held for RIFA

This video is no longer available. One Jackson church is doing its part to help many of the area's families just in time for the holidays. Members of Jackson's Love and Truth Church spent Wednesday evening collecting canned goods to…

Former Police Chief Bill Irons Files Suit

This video is no longer available. Former Bolivar Police Chief Bill Irons is suing to get his job back. In a lawsuit filed Wednesday, Irons claimed that the city, Mayor Barrett Stevens, five city council members, a police department secretary…

Coleman Wanted by Union City Police

This video is no longer available. Police need your help find a man wanted for crimes in Shelby and Obion Counties. Corey Arnaz Coleman is wanted for two counts of aggravated burglary, and two counts of felony theft and arson.…

SWTDD Hosts Open House

This video is no longer available. An organization that oversees issues related to economic development in several West Tennessee counties held an open house Wednesday afternoon. The Southwest Tennessee Development District opened its doors to the media. Leaders with the…

New Ortho Center Taking Patients

This video is no longer available. Jackson-Madison County General Hospital celebrated the opening of its new orthopedic center, Wednesday, located on the 4th floor of the main tower. With the ribbon now cut on the new center, patients will be…

Second Snow Already

The West Tennessee area's second snowfall so far this season has come and gone and winter has not even begun. in midtown Jackson, houses, cars and lawns were coated in the snow, but luckily streets at least in the area…

Mitchell's Return to MCSD Set

This video is no longer available. After being fired six years ago, former Madison County Assistant Chief Deputy Butch Mitchell, will be placed back on the sheriff's department payroll. In a news release today, 7 Eyewitness News learned Mitchell is…

Speed Limit Lowered On Highway 412

This video is no longer available. Last year there were 60 crashes on a stretch of U.S. Highway 412 near Bells and Alamo. The speed limit has now been lowered from 65 miles per hour to 55. "We have clocked…

Bethel Stabbing Victim's Family Speaks Out

This video is no longer available. The mother of the Bethel University student who was stabbed on campus earlier this week is speaking out for the first time. Michelle Swift said her son is recovering, but she still has a…

City of Humboldt Wins Sex Discrimination Lawsuit

A discrimination suit filed against the City of Humboldt by a former police officer has been dismissed, according to the law firm representing Humboldt. In August 2008, former Humboldt police officer Melody Pierce filed suit saying she was fired because…

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