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Marijuana Found Growing in Two Houses

Authorities are looking for a Biloxi man after the discovery of two homes retrofitted with elaborate ventilation and lighting systems and thriving indoor crops of hydroponic marijuana. Narcotics agents say they seized three-hundred seventy-two pounds of hydroponic marijuana plants, some…

KY Man's Body Identified

Human remains found at an eastern Kentucky Lake were those of a young man missing in the region since last year. Kentucky State Police say the state medical examiner's office identified the body as that of 21-year-old Nathan Barker of…

Louisville Zoo Names Baby Giraffe

The ballots are counted, and the winner is: Silvester. That's the name chosen for the Louisville Zoo's four-month-old Masai giraffe calf, in honor of longtime giraffe keeper Silvia Zirkelbach. Silvester and Zirkelbach even have the same birthday: June 27. When…

Delay Sought in Drug Case

Attorneys want to the delay the sentencing of a man who has pleaded guilty in a cocaine and marijuana distribution case. Dmtrice "Mickey" Booth of Bassfield was indicted June 19 on four counts related to drug dealing. He pleaded guilty…

Man Pleads Guilty to Role in Jewelry Theft Ring

A Columbian man has pleaded guilty to having a role in a Richmond-based jewelry theft ring. Thirty-seven-year-old Raul Antonio Escobar-Martinez made the plea Wednesday in federal court in Newport News. He was among seven people charged earlier this year after…

Seven Arrested in the Bemis Area after Home Searched

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. – Seven people were arrested and charged after a search by the Jackson-Madison County Metro Narcotics Unit. Officers served the search warrant at 105 Carroll Street in the Bemis area, Monday. The…

'It Can Wait' Encourages No Texting and Driving

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. - Students at Jackson State Community College were exposed to the dangers of texting and driving, Tuesday. A special event gave the opportunity to see what can happen without the real world…

Three Arrested for TennCare Fraud in Dyer County

DYERSBURG, Tenn. - Three people have been arrested and charged with TennCare fraud after a round-up that resulted in 37 people arrested on indictments for drug charges in Dyer County. State investigators identified the three people arrested for TennCare fraud…

Rescued Dogs Recovering in Hardin Co.

This video is no longer available. HARDIN COUNTY, Tenn. - It has been a week since K-9 Sanctuary rescued 16 malnourished dogs in Hardin County, and rescue workers said the animals are already doing better. Workers told 7 Eyewitness News…

Officials Expect Record Early Voting Turnout in TN

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Early voting has started for the Nov. 6 presidential election, and Tennessee election officials are anticipating another record turnout. The early voting period began Wednesday and ends Nov. 1. Secretary of State Tre Hargett says typically…

Large Marijuana Bust Made in Hardin Co.

This video is no longer available. HARDIN COUNTY, Tenn. - A Mississippi man is behind bars Wednesday after Hardin County deputies said he was growing more than 100 marijuana plants. Deputies said they arrested Tommy Ellis, 39, of Iuka, Mississippi,…

Fake Air Bag Warnings: How To Check Yours

This video is no longer available. MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. - The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has warned drivers to be aware of counterfeit air bags. According the NHTSA, hundreds of cars could have been replaced with counterfeit air bags.…

Jackson Beer Board Approves New Business

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. - The owner of a former club in Jackson now wants to open his facility back up, but this time under a different name and with a different type of customer. William…

Early Voting Begins in Chester County

This video is no longer available. HENDERSON, Tenn. - Today was the first day that registered voters in Tennessee could walk in and vote before Election Day. For the first time in 40 years voters will decide if package stores…

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