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Zaxby's Robbery, Suspects Arrested

Three Jackson men have been arrested after police said they tried to rob the Zaxby's restaurant, late Monday night. Just after 10, investigators said three men, all dressed in camouflage, tried to rob the Vann Drive location. Two of them…

Whiteville Police Department Seizes Kilo of Cocaine

This video is no longer available. Whiteville Police Department said a routine traffic stop on October 31 led to the seizure of a kilo of cocaine which authorities said had a street value of more than $70,000. Police said they…

New Fire Chief Named in Gibson County

The two-month long search is over as Gibson County named a new fire chief. Monday, Bryan Cathey was officially named as chief. He has been filling in as interim chief for the last two months. Chief Cathey has spent more…

DUI Wreck Survivor Speaks out Against Drunk Driving

This video is no longer available. Dozens of West Tennessee teens saw and heard first hand from a man who daily must live with his decision to drink and drive. Blake McMeans, who is now 34, spoke at The Ned,…

Grand Junction Officials Work to Stop Thefts

This video is no longer available. Grand Junction officials said they called a town hall meeting after the local Dollar General store reported a loss of more than $89,000 in merchandise last year with losses reaching roughly $60,000 so far…

Gibson Co. High School Band Wins State Title

This video is no longer available. The Gibson County High School band has a new title this year - State Champions. On Monday, the band celebrated its Division II state title, recognizing both band captains and members for their accomplishments.…

Trenton Police Investigate Pharmacy Burglary

This video is no longer available. Trenton police are looking for four suspects who allegedly broke into a local pharmacy and stole thousands of dollars worth of pills. Pharmacist Clint Sturgeon said the break-in is the most severe incident they…

Veterans Honored at Rotary Meeting

This video is no longer available. The Jackson Rotary Club held their annual Veterans Day meeting to honor local men and women who defend our country. Organizers say they have been presenting this ceremony for about 20 years with the…

Career Center Offers Holiday Hiring Tips

This video is no longer available. Many people will start looking for temporary holiday jobs this time of year, but experts say those positions could be scarce. Tennessee Career Center of Jackson's assistant director Mark Chandler said early November is…

Sex Offender Charged with Violating Registry

This video is no longer available. A convicted sex offender from Madison County has found himself in trouble with Nashville Police. Dennis Phillips, 45, is charged with violating the state sex offender registry law, after moving to the Nashville area…

Lexington Student Now Allowed to Wear Makeup

This video is no longer available. 7 Eyewitness News has an update on the Lexington High School student suspended last month for putting on eye makeup at school. 11th grader Kasey Landrum has been told he can now wear eye…

Henderson Co. Theft Suspects Arrested

This video is no longer available. Two sisters 7 Eyewitness News recently featured in a story out of Henderson County involving burglary and theft of a senior citizen have been arrested. Investigators said Tabitha Singleton, of Paris and Candice Singleton-Buie…

Penal Farm Escapee Caught

This video is no longer available. After escaping from the Madison County Penal Farm a little more than a month ago an escapee with a laundry list of charges is back behind bars. Henderson County deputies arrested Tod Brandon Osborn,…

WBBJ to Add CBS to 7.3 in January 2012

This video is no longer available. WBBJ-TV, Channel 7 in Jackson, Tennessee announces an additional network affiliation. Traditionally an ABC affiliate, WBBJ-TV will begin an additional affiliation with the CBS Network on January 1, 2012. WBBJ/ABC will continue to broadcast…

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