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Andrew Jackson Elementary Students Honor Veterans

Andrew Jackson Elementary Magnet School played host to a program giving and early thank you to area veterans. It was a packed house as hundreds turned out to Thursday night's event, held in part with the school's academy showcase. Students…

Titan Tires Buys Goodyear Plant

This video is no longer available. Obion County Mayor Benny McGuire confirmed Thursday afternoon that Titan Tires bought the Goodyear Plant in Union City. Titan Tires will take possession of the plant, Friday. Although the mayor doesn't know any numbers…

Investigation Into Swift's Disappearance Continues

This video is no longer available. On Thursday, agents with the TBI were at the home of missing Dyer County mother, Karen Swift. The sheriff's department has asked they help in the investigation. It's been 12 days since Karen Swift…

School Board Votes On Superintendent Raise

This video is no longer available. After months of debate, the Jackson-Madison County School Board has decided its new interim superintendent, Buddy White, should get a raise. Board members case a 6-to-3 vote in favor of the raise, Thursday night.…

Andrew Jackson Elem. Students Honor Vets

This video is no longer available. Andrew Jackson Elementary Magnet School hosted a program giving an early thank you to area veterans, Thursday evening. The west Jackson school was packed with parents and service members. The pre-Veterans Day event was…

Walmart Shoplifter Sought

This video is no longer available. A woman, who investigators said was caught on tape stealing from Walmart in north Jackson is wanted woman. Surveillance video indicated the woman, seen in a yellow shirt stuffed several items into Walmart shopping…

Crime Stoppers Tip Helps Catch Kohl's Theft Suspect

This video is no longer available. Thanks to a tip from a 7 Eyewitness News viewer, a woman suspected of shoplifting from the Kohl's store on Vann Drive in north Jackson has been arrested. Wednesday night, someone recognized a picture…

New United Way Director Welcomed

This video is no longer available. The United Way of West Tennessee has a new leader, a man who is already very familiar with the area. Thursday, the organization welcomed Eddie Lee Herndon as its new CEO and president. Herndon…

Marines Corps Birthday Celebrated

This video is no longer available. A birthday for one branch of the country's military, the United States Marines. Thursday marks the 236th anniversary of the founding of the Marines, a day celebrated with ceremonies, formal galas and traditions. A…

Bennett Faces Judge for Reckless Endangerment Charge

This video is no longer available. A Crockett County man appears before a judge, Thursday morning after investigators said he fired off an AK-47 in his front yard. Lonnie Bennett, 63, entered a plea of not guilty to the felony…

Hearing Held for Crockett Co. Murder Suspect

This video is no longer available. All eyes were on Dustin Cathey as he walked into court ,Thursday afternoon. One of the people on hand was Bobby Vaughn, the brother of murder victim Frances Lilley. "We would like to have…

School Educates Community on Gangs

This video is no longer available. Could your child be involved in a gang? After recent gang-related fights at a local public school, that is a question local leaders want to address. Parkview Learning Center officials have been holding their…

Milan Man Arrested On Rape Charges

This video is no longer available. A Milan man police are calling a sexual predator was behind bars Wednesday after he allegedly raped two women and tried to rape two more in just four hours early Monday morning. According to…

Milan Mayor Runoff Scheduled

This video is no longer available. As 7 Eyewitness News first reported, the mayor's race in Milan is far from over after just one vote separates the two top contenders. Incumbent Mayor Chris Crider received just one more vote, 801,…

World War II Veterans Honored at Rotary

This video is no longer available. The Jackson Rotary Club devoted its weekly meeting to honoring area veterans. In particular, veterans from World War II were recognized by the club, Wednesday. 13 were present. Members of the Bethel University Band…

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