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Small 2013 Social Security benefit increase likely

WASHINGTON (AP) - Social Security recipients won't be getting big benefit increases next year, but the small raises they will get are playing an important role in helping seniors grow their incomes. This comes as younger workers lose ground. Preliminary…

Names Released of Those Onboard "Air One" During Crash

JACKSON, Tenn. - Jackson Police have released the names of those on board their helicopter that crashed Saturday afternoon. The pilot is Sgt. Gerald Wiltshire, and the other passenger is Officer Tony Valdes. Both are in the hospital with minor…

One Injured in Mayfield Tornado

Forecasters say strong winds spun up a small tornado in Mayfield. Only one injury was reported after the storm on Sunday, but property damage included the scoreboard toppled at War Memorial Stadium. Graves County Sheriff Dewayne Redmon says that Lions…

Man Killed in Jackson, MS Shooting

One man died and another is recovering from a shooting in north Jackson. Police spokeswoman Colendula Green says that officers responded to shots fired around 5 a.m. Sunday. Green says when officers arrived at the scene they found two man…

Deputy Wounded in Shooting with Suspect

A police shooting on the Cumberland Plateau has left a suspect dead and an officer wounded. The incident occurred Sunday night in Cumberland County. It involved a sheriff's deputy and a person who confronted him. The suspect was killed and…

Vandals Trash Historic Offices

Would-be thieves burglarized and vandalized the Historic Natchez Foundation's office over the weekend. Executive Director Mimi Miller said she received a call at 12:10 a.m. Saturday. When she arrived, Miller says she found where the vandals had thrown a potted…

Employees to Protest Insurance Costs

Hinds County employees plan to protest the board of supervisor's choice of a health insurance plan for the county. Employees are being urged to make Monday's meeting to voice their concerns over a policy approved Oct. 1 that will lower…

Residents Speak Out: Keep Kids Away from Guns

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. - Jackson residents are speaking out about gun violence among some of the city's youth. This comes after two juveniles were shot Saturday within hours of each other. Early Saturday afternoon police…

Jackson Police Investigating Second Saturday Shooting

JACKSON, Tenn. - Police are investigating another shooting in East Jackson Saturday. Police said they were called out to the 500 Block of Daugherty Street at around 9:15 p.m. The said a juvenile was shot in the leg. Police are…

Kroger Pressing Lawmakers to Let Them Sell Wine

This video is no longer available. JACKSON Tenn. - Kroger recently announced they will soon be setting up wine displays in stores across the state to urge customers to contact their local lawmakers. Kroger and other food chains have been…

Kids Fest Brings Out Big Crowd

This video is no longer available. JACKSON Tenn. - The Star Center's 11th Annual "Kid's Fest" brought out a big crowd Saturday at the Jackson Fairgrounds. Parents and kids had plenty of activities to enjoy including basketball contests, pony rides,…

Police Investigating Double Shooting in East Jackson

JACKSON, Tenn. - Jackson Police are investigating the shooting of two different males in the eastern portion of the city late Saturday afternoon. Police said they got a call about shots fired in the area of 33 Carver Avenue around…

Woman Stabbed Multiple Times in Union City

This video is no longer available. UNION CITY, Tenn. - A Weakley County man is behind bars, accused of stabbing a woman multiple times Thursday night in Union City. Both the victim's friends and neighbors told 7 Eyewitness News they…

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