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Church's Air Conditioning Destroyed by Metal Thief

This video is no longer available. HENDERSON COUNTY, Tenn.- Sheriff's deputies said residents should be on the lookout for copper thefts this winter after one local church was recently targeted. Deputies are now investigating an air conditioning theft at Marl…

Some West Tennessee Truckers Halted by Sandy

BOLIVAR, Tenn- Even though they are not in the Northeast, one West Tennessee business is feeling the affects of Hurricane Sandy. Roger Henson Trucking, LLC. in Bolivar is expected to lose thousands of dollars this week because of the storm.…

Police: Pastor of North Texas church killed

FOREST HILL, Texas (AP) - Authorities say a North Texas pastor died after a man drove his car into the church and attacked the pastor with an electric guitar. Forest Hill Police Chief Dan Dennis said officers arrived at the…

5 indicted for Maury County jail smuggling

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has arrested three people, including a former correctional officer, on charges related to bribery and drug smuggling at the Maury County Jail. The agency said in a news release Monday that…

Y-12 hires security workers from subcontractor

OAK RIDGE, Tenn. (AP) - The managing contractor of the Y-12 National Security Complex said it has hired more than 560 employees from its former security subcontractor, which lost its contract after three protesters cut through fences and vandalized a…

Selmer Facility to Expand, Add Jobs

SELMER, Tenn. – A Selmer manufacturer has announced plans to expand their facility. According to a news release, Spectrum Lubricants will spend $1.8 million expanding their McNairy County facility and will create 26 new jobs. The company‘s Selmer facility is…

Hurricane Sandy: Devestating Impacts

Sandy remains at Category 1 hurricane status with winds at 90 mph as it moves faster northwest at 28 mph just off the east coast of the Mid-Atlantic United States with a central pressure of 940mb. The storm is expected…

Man charged for decorating with street signs

BRISTOL, Tenn. (AP) - A Bristol man is free on bond after police found 30 stolen street signs, two traffic barrels and two traffic cones in his house. The Kingsport Times-News reports police spotted street signs nailed to the walls…

New Business Coming to Trenton; 250 Jobs to be Created

This video is no longer available. TRENTON, Tenn. - A new business is set to open in Gibson County. According to a news release, MacLean Power Systems will locate a manufacturing plant in Trenton. The company is expected to invest…

No damage reported in Arkansas earthquake

PARKIN, Ark. (AP) - No damage or injuries have been reported after a 3.9-magnitude earthquake struck Monday morning in eastern Arkansas. The U.S. Geological Survey says the quake hit at 7.39 a.m. Monday in Cross County. The quake's epicenter was…

Benton Co. Deputies Looking for Suspected Car Thief

This video is no longer available. BENTON COUNTY, Tenn. - Benton County sheriff's deputies are looking for a man they said stole three cars early Saturday morning, crashing two of them. They received the call about 1:30 a.m. from someone…

West Tennessee Helping Hurricane Sandy Victims

JACKSON, Tenn. - The American Red Cross of Jackson area chapter is sending two of their own volunteers to help those being impacted by Hurricane Sandy. The volunteers left Saturday afternoon for Ashburn, Virginia after the American Red Cross' National…

Victim in Thursday Wreck Dies

JACKSON, Tenn. - Family members of the victim involved in a wreck Thursday told 7 Eyewitness News she has died from her injuries. Police said Maria de Jesus Torres lost control of her vehicle at the intersection of Airways Boulevard…

Dream Center Needs Donations

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. - As temperatures drop, one shelter that is known to help homeless families get back on their feet is asking for help in keeping women and children warm this winter. The Jackson…

Frost Advisory for Parts of West Tennessee

JACKSON Tenn. - The National Weather Service has issued a Frost Advisory for Obion, Henry, and Weakly County, Tennessee. The Frost Advisory will be in effect from 4 a.m. to 8 a.m., Monday morning. Patchy frost could be possible for…

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