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Jacksonians Love Horror Movies

This video is no longer available. An interesting finding by movie rental company, Red Box. Jacksonians are big fans of horror flicks. In fact, out of all the cities in the country, per capita, Red Box users in Jackson rank…

Jack-O-Lantern Dangers

This video is no longer available. For many, Halloween would not be complete without a Jack-O-Lantern's signature candle lit smile, but our recent dry spell could soon change the way those pumpkins glow. West Tennessee is not under a current…

Jackson Police Starting Explorer Program

This video is no longer available. The Jackson Police Department announced Thursday that it is starting a program for older teen to join the department as Explorers. The program is open to young men and women ages 17 to 20…

Herman Cain Coming to Jackson

This video is no longer available. Republican presidential candidate and Memphis native Herman Cain is coming to Jackson. The Cain campaign has confirmed his bus tour will make a stop next Friday, October 14 at Bob's House of Honda on…

Man Charged with Assaulting Roommate with Sword

This video is no longer available. A Bemis man is free on $1,000 bond after police said he threatened his wheelchair bound roommate with a 3-foot long sword. Dennis Dudley, 41, was arraigned Thursday morning on a charge of aggravated…

Drug Arrest on Altamont

This video is no longer available. A Jackson man has been arrested and charged after narcotics officers said they found mare than $7,200 in drugs and money in his east Jackson home. Saidrick Pewitte, 38, appeared in Jackson City Court,…

Glorious Soundz Invade Casey Jones Village

This video is no longer available. A show with a message of faith made a stop in Jackson Wednesday. night. The "Music with a Mission" tour brings awareness to poverty, not only in North America but all across the globe.…

Collison Caused by Wrong-Way Driver, says Police

This video is no longer available. A driver headed south in a northbound lane of South Highland Ave. is blamed for a head-on collision that sent two to the hospital, Wednesday evening. It was around 7:30 p.m., when Jackson police…

Complaints Filed Against Former JFD Chief Released

Wednesday, the City of Jackson Human Resources Department released the two written complaints filed against former Fire Chief James Pearson. Pearson abruptly retired late last month At that time, he told ABC 7 Eyewitness News that the complaints and grievances…

Savannah Man Killed in Crash

This video is no longer available. A Savannah man has died from injuries suffered in a morning crash in middle Tennessee. According to Metro Nashville police, Alva Flint, 77, an employee of Harbert Hills Academy in Savannah died in the…

School Children Encouraged to Walk

This video is no longer available. Students at South Elementary School laced up their tennis shoes and took a walk in the name of good health. Dozens of students, led by faculty and staff, walked about half a mile throughout…

Antwi Found Not Guilty in Second Case

This video is no longer available. Jackson doctor, Ernest Antwi has been found not guilty once again on charges of sexual battery. Late this morning, a Madison County jury handed down the not guilty verdict against the endocrinologist who faced…

Sheriff: Murder Suspect Responsible for Burglaries

This video is no longer available. ABC 7 Eyewitness News has new details on how investigators linked a Maury City man to the murder Frances Lilley, 89. Crockett County investigators said Dustin Cathey was involved in a string of burglaries.…

Hardin County School Promotes Anti-Bullying Campaign

This video is no longer available. This week, Hardin County Middle School is taking extra steps to raise awareness about bullying. School organizers call it Anti-Bully Awareness Week, and said it is a way for students to have fun, while…

Whiteville Mayor Wants Cross to Stay

This video is no longer available. A foundation representing a Whiteville resident said a cross on the top of the city's water tower is unconstitutional and sends the wrong message. "It sends a message of exclusion and even intimidation for…

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