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Former Lexington Worker Wins Lawsuit

This video is no longer available. Anthony Earl Brunt, 55, of Reagan was awarded $556,784 in damages after a federal judge determined he was discriminated against by the City of Lexington. "He worked for nine years, digging ditches, installing pipe,"…

East Chester House Fire

This video is no longer available. Jackson firefighters found themselves battling the heat, as well as the flames, Tuesday afternoon. According to reports, a fire broke out in the attic of a home in the 1700 block of East Chester…

Man Drowns in Henry County

This video is no longer available. A Henry County man has died after deputies said he drowned in Kentucky Lake, Monday night while trying to retrieve a drifting raft. The Henry County Sheriff's Department said the body of Dale Hemminger,…

Man Missing in Whiteville

This video is no longer available. Whiteville police need your help in locating a man who went missing. Authorities said Jimmy Robert Bevel, 49, went missing two days ago. Bevel's van was found stuck in a ditch on Bass Street…

JCIL Celebrates ADA Anniversary

This video is no longer available. West Tennesseans celebrated a special anniversary for anyone with disabilities in our country. JCIL or the Jackson Center for Independent Living held a special celebration Tuesday for the 21st anniversary of the Americans with…

Youth Group Helps Local Residents with Repairs

This video is no longer available. The sweltering heat and high heat indices were no match for the giving spirit of one group of young people. Teens with popular Poplar Heights Baptist Church volunteered their time to paint and make…

New Principal Named at South Side High School

This video is no longer available. A new principal has been named for the Jackson-Madison County's South Side High School. Tuesday, the district announced Anita Tucker as the new leader of the school. For the past 10 years, Tucker served…

Woman Accused of Chasing Teen with Hammer

This video is no longer available. A Jackson mother is jailed after police said she threatened her 15-year-old daughter with a hammer at a Jackson hotel. Pearl White, 40, is charged with aggravated domestic assault in connection with the incident,…

Salvation Army Takes Kids on School Shopping Spree

This video is no longer available. The Salvation Army is helping out some special kids get ready for the upcoming school year. Representatives from the Jackson Salvation Army took 17 kids shopping at the Target store in north Jackson, Tuesday.…

Drug Suspect Sought by Task Force

This video is no longer available. Officers with the West Tennessee Drug Task Force are asking for the public's help finding a wanted drug suspect. According to officers, Ronald Scott Cunningham, 32, of Milan, has eluded officers since Friday, when…

Bolivar PD Conducts Saturation

This video is no longer available. A police saturation of east Bolivar is what Interim Police Chief Pat Baker said is the first of many tactics he will use to lower the crime rate in the area. "Some of the…

Man Killed in Ripley

This video is no longer available. A Ripley man is dead after a weekend shooting and details are still very limited about who was responsible. Police officials would not talk to ABC 7 Eyewitness News about the shooting; however, neighbors…

Benton Co. Landfill Expansion Meeting Tuesday

This video is no longer available. Michael Melton said he often wonders what the future will hold for his community. He lives less than a quarter of a mile from the Environmental Waste Solutions Plant and has been complaining about…

Chief Irons Appeals Firing

This video is no longer available. ABC 7 Eyewitness News has now learned that Bill Irons, the Bolivar Police Chief recently fired by Mayor Barrett Stevens has appealed the decision, saying he was wrongfully terminated. Attendees at Friday's city council…

Haywood County Fatality

This video is no longer available. A Haywood County man is dead after being hit by a tractor trailer on Interstate 40, Sunday afternoon. According to the Tennessee Highway Patrol, James Turner, 45, of Brownsville was hit after parking his…

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