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Man Charged with Recklessly Discharging AK-47

This video is no longer available. Frog Jump resident Lonnie Bennett is scheduled to appear in court Thursday morning at 9. According to the Crockett County Sherriff's Department, his arsenal included an AK-47 with nine, fully loaded magazines.. more than…

Former Task Force Director Arrested

This video is no longer available. The former director of the 24th Judicial District Drug Task Force was arrested by the TBI for theft and other charges after the Henry County Grand Jury handed down indictments against him. According to…

Inspector Approves Certification for Haywood Co. Jail

This video is no longer available. After a recent re-inspection of the Haywood County Justice Center, the state correction's institute has approved its certification. The inspection showed the facility has met the minimum required recommendations, such as updated officer training…

Milan Election Results

City of Milan Election Results - November 8, 2011Mayor Keith N. Beard  263 Chris Crider  801 Ronnie C. Henley  9 Paul J. Spain, Jr.  800 City Court Clerk Ed Whitby  1381     Alderman - Ward 1 Jack Cunningham  505 Shawn…

Update: Trooper Injured in Monday Night Wreck

This video is no longer available. 7 Eyewitness News has an update to exactly what caused a state trooper to crash into a ditch, Monday night in Gibson County. The THP said Trooper Phillip Clark ran off a bridge that…

Three Charged in Alleged Theft Ring

This video is no longer available. Authorities said three men face charges after they burglarized a string of residents and businesses and sold the goods across three counties. "A couple of days before we opened up down here, we came…

NAACP Asks City to Disapprove of Voter ID Law

The new Voter Photo ID law set to go into effect January 1 across the Volunteer State was part of the discussion during Tuesday morning's Jackson City council meeting. The president of the Jackson-Madison County chapter of the NAACP, Harrell…

Zaxby's Attempted Robbery Suspects Identified

This video is no longer available. Jackson Police have charged three men in Monday night's attempted robbery of Zaxby's restaurant. Martavious Jackson, 21, Bryan Foster, 22 and Charles Jackson III, 19, all face a count of attempted robbery and are…

Former Teacher Indicted on Sex Charge

This video is no longer available. Bethany Dyer, the former Gibson County High School teacher accused of raping a student, will stand trial on the charges. According to the sheriff's department, Dyer was indicted this week by a Gibson County…

Weakley Co. Attorney Disbarred

This video is no longer available. A longtime Weakley County attorney has been disbarred by order of the Tennessee Supreme Court. According to a news release, Attorney Harry Max Speight, of Martin, was convicted of conspiracy to make false statements…

Police Make Arrests in Delivery Driver Robbery

This video is no longer available. Three 15-year-old boys are in custody after police said they robbed a pizza delivery driver, Monday night. Investigators said the 19-year-old Pizza Hut worker was standing outside a home in the 100 block of…

Nationwide EAS Test Set for Wednesday

This video is no longer available. Wednesday afternoon at 1 p.m. CST, no matter where you are in the United States you will hear an alarm sound on TV or radio. Wednesday's test will be the first nationwide activation of…

Union City Police Searching for Water Thieves

This video is no longer available. Water. it is a daily necessity that some residents in Union City are accused of stealing. The city's utility company said meters are being broken, allowing water to be used without homeowners being charged.…

Hundreds Of Jobs Coming To Gibson Co.

This video is no longer available. Gibson County is now hiring. On Tuesday, county officials announced they have a new organization, which will bring hundreds of jobs or more to the county to help thousands of unemployed West Tennesseans, anxious…

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