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Neighbors Express Concerns After Shooting

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. - It was another scene of shots fired Monday night in east Jackson leaving one person wounded. Jackson Police say they received several calls from people living near Holland Avenue around 9…

Jail Inmate Dies at Hospital; Autopsy Shows Natural Causes

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. – An autopsy has been ordered after a Madison County Jail inmate died at a Jackson hospital. According to Sheriff David Woolfork, Raymond Levi Jones, Jr. was taken to the hospital Sunday…

Jackson Police Investigate Late Night Shooting

JACKSON, Tenn. - Just two hours after Jackson Police responded to a drive-by shooting Monday night, officers were called to investigate another shooting incident on North Royal Street. After midnight, police received a call of shots fired at Royal Arms…

Memorial for "Forgotten Crash"

A memorial to victims of a 1955 airliner crash will be dedicated Sunday near the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport. The marker will honor victims of what has become known as "the forgotten crash." On Jan. 12, 1955, Trans World Airlines…

Men Arrested for Marijuana Possesion

Biloxi police have arrested three men on charges of possession of a controlled substance with intent to distribute after they were found with marijuana worth about half a million dollars. 24-year-old Ricky Van Le and 30-year-old Thang Anh Le, both…

Men from KY working on Tornado Recovery Documentary

Three men from eastern Kentucky are putting together a documentary about a town's recovery from a devastating spring tornado. Paul Lyons, Nathan Lewis and Timothy Boatright usually spend their time making videos of weddings and about tourism, but decided to…

Petition to Reinstate Gay Boy Scout Leader

A petition drive to reinstate a Louisville Boy Scout leader who said he was forced to resign because he is gay has gathered more than two-thousand signatures. Greg Bourke, who had volunteered with the organization for five years, stepped down…

Mother and Daughter to Plea Guilty to Bank Robbery

A mother and daughter have notified court officials of their intent to accept a plea agreement in the armed robbery of a Gulfport bank. 57-year-old Evie Mearlene Herrin and 30-year-old Amelia Darci Crew have been in custody since March 26,…

Shots Fired Investigated on Holland Avenue

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn.- Police are investigating a shooting in east Jackson. Police told 7 Eyewitness News at least one person was hit and a car was shot up. A few minutes after nine o'clock when…

JMCSS Open Enrollment Meetings Begin

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn.- For the first time, parents of students in the Jackson-Madison County School System were able to ask questions about the newly proposed open enrollment option being considered by the district. Monday, board…

WRAP Executive Director Resigns Amid Controversy

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. - Amid controversy, the executive director of WRAP, Wo/Men's Resource and Rape Assistance Program, resigned, Monday. According to an emailed release, the Board of Directors accepted Margaret Cole's resignation, effective immediately. She…

DAR Celebrates Constitution Day with Bell Ringing

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn.- In case you were not aware, Monday, September 17 is Constitution Day, which marks the ratification of the U.S. Constitution. Members of the Daughter of the American Revolution led the local celebration.…

County Commission Makes Retirement Changes

MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. - Non-certified Jackson-Madison County School employees will not be allowed to participate in the state retirement plan. Madison County Commissioners objected to the continued participation of non-teachers to be enrolled in the Tennessee Consolidated Retirement plan. The…

Firefighters Investigate Possible Arson in West Jackson

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn.- Jackson Firefighters believe they are dealing with a case of arson in a weekend house fire in west Jackson. Firefighters responded to a fire on the 1700 block of Hollywood Drive just…

Man Sentenced in Kidnapping and Assault Case

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn.- A third man, convicted this summer in the kidnapping and robbery of a Jackson couple last year has been sentenced to 44 years behind bars. Police told 7 Eyewitness News, Grico Clark…

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