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City of Jackson Turns 189

This video is no longer available. You may not realize it, but this week marked an important event in the history of the Hub City. Wednesday was the 189th anniversary when the city became known as Jackson. By act of…

Half of Mitchell Reward Given to Crime Stoppers

This video is no longer available. Nearly two years after the murder of Jackson locksmith Troy Mitchell, the local businessman who donated money for a reward to catch his killer handed it out. During a morning ceremony at the Jackson…

Man Charged in Madison Co. Shooting

A Jackson man has been arrested and charged in the early Tuesday morning shooting of a woman in east Madison County. Alvin "A.J." Waller, Junior, 34, was charged Wednesday with attempted first degree murder. He remains jailed in lieu of…

North Side Student Released from Custody

This video is no longer available. The 16-year-old North Side student arrested after a rifle and ammunition was allegedly found in his vehicle has been released from custody. The sheriff's department said the teen was released to his parents on…

Carroll Co. Still Searching for Teague

This video is no longer available. Carroll County deputies are remaining resilient in their search for a man wanted on a laundry list of charges. According to the sheriff's department, Maurice Pierre Teague, 38, is still on the run, despite…

Carroll County Authorities Search for Suspect

This video is no longer available. North Pine Street in Bruceton was shut down for the majority of Tuesday night as law enforcement searched for a wanted man. "Bruceton has never seen anything like this, ever," said one resident. According…

Lane Oldest Graduate Dies

This video is no longer available. The Lane College family said goodbye to its oldest graduate. According to a news release from the college, Mrs. Etta Stinson Williamson died early Tuesday in Jackson. She was 106 year old. Mrs. Williamson…

Cayce McDaniel's Friends & Family Hold Candelight Vigil

This video is no longer available. Tuesday evening, friends and family of Cayce Lynn McDaniel marked a somber 15th anniversary since she went missing. Dozens of people gathered inside Double Springs Cumberland Presbyterian Church, near Gibson, for the 7 p.m.…

Principal and Teacher on Leave, Assault Investigation Continues

This video is no longer available. An alleged physical altercation between a Milan middle school principal and teacher left both on paid administrative leave pending an investigation. Authorities said they were called to the 2000 block of West Van Hook…

Cayce McDaniel: Missing 15 Years

This video is no longer available. Fifteen years ago was the last time then 14-year-old Cayce McDaniel was seen in her home along U.S. 45 in Milan. Still, so many years later, her best friend Amber Hansen continues hosting candlelight…

Church Members Repair Homes In East Jackson

This video is no longer available. At a time when so many are under financial stress, a Jackson church is helping those in need by repairing their homes. For the first time, more than 50 members of Calvary Baptist Church…

Dyersburg Teacher Indicted on Sexual Battery Charge

This video is no longer available. "That's a little child. They've got to deal with that," said Allison Riggs who lives in Dyersburg. "It'll be up to the jury to decide guilty or innocent,"said Captain Steve Isbell of the Dyersburg…

Educator of the Week Nominations

Most area school are already back in session and with an new year also comes a new round of nominations for our Tennessee Education Lottery Educator of the Week Award. Each week, ABC 7 Eyewitness News will highlight a West…

JPD Seeking Theft Suspect

This video is no longer available. Jackson police need help putting a name to the face of a man suspected of rifling through purses at three different businesses, Monday. Just before two, Monday afternoon, surveillance cameras at the Bank of…

Person of Interest Detained in Overnight Shooting

Madison County deputies said they have a man in custody in connection with a shooting where a woman was hit in the head. It was around 2:15, Tuesday morning on a dirt road just off Highway 70 that investigators said…

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