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Retired FHU Professor Dies After Contracting West Nile Virus

This video is no longer available. CHESTER COUNTY, Tenn.- Residents in Henderson are celebrating the life of Dr. Eugene Hibbett. The retired Freed-Hardeman University professor lost his 2-month battle with West Nile virus, Saturday. "He was the most amazing man…

Shooting Investigation on Holland Ave.

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. - The sound of gunfire echoed through east Jackson once again, Sunday afternoon. Witnesses told investigators four men came running around a house on Holland Ave. around 1 p.m. and began firing…

Search for Missing Benton County 4-Year-Old and Mother

BENTON COUNTY, Tenn.- Investigators in Benton County are calling the disappearance of a 4-year-old boy and his mother a possible family abduction. The Benton County Sheriff's Department and the TBI said Ayden Smith, 4 was last seen with his non-custodial…

Update on Accused Convenience Store Thief

LEXINGTON, Tenn.- Police have released a clearer surveillance photo of an accused thief who was caught on camera walking away with a bag full of cash. The photo of the man was taken earlier this week at the Lexington Major…

Area Pets Blessed at Annual Event

JACKSON, Tenn.- Services were held early Saturday at St. Mary's Catholic Church where area pet owners and their pets gathered for a special ceremony. The priest blessed each animal during the annual "Blessing of the Pets" and gave them a…

Arrests Made by New Violent Crime & Gang Task Force

This video is no longer available. MADISON COUNTY, Tenn.--With violent crime and gang activity on the rise, the 26th and 28th judicial districts have put together a special gang task force. The Multijursdictional Violent Crime and Gang Task Force, comprised…

Police: Teen Injured in West Jackson Shooting

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. - Jackson Police are investigating a shooting in the western part of the Hub City. Police said they responded to 58 Brentwood Drive around 8:30 p.m. Friday, after they say a 16-year-old…

Police Investigate Teen Shot at Birthday Party

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn.- Jackson Police are investigating after a 16-year-old girl was shot in the leg at a birthday party off of Brentwood Drive. Police responded to 58 Brentwood Drive around 8:30 p.m. Saturday. Witnesses…

Madison Co. Sheriff Responds to Inmate Death

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. - Madison County deputies are investigating the death of an inmate inside the county jail Friday afternoon. 7 Eyewitness News was told corrections officers found Zachary Ligon, 17, hanging from a bed…

Deadline to Register to Vote Approaches

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. - Saturday is the last day to register to vote by mail, if you want to participate in the November 6 election in Tennessee. But you can register to vote in person…

Madison County Man Angry over "Messy" Neighbor

This video is no longer available. MADISON COUNTY, Tenn.- Jack Rainey says he has tried to ignore the corner house on the end of his street in Oakfield for several years but the conditions are getting worse. "There is hot…

Lincoln Celebrates Healthy Child Week

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. - This week elementary schools throughout Tennessee participated in Healthy Child Week. Friday, Lincoln Elementary School students played high energy games to get their hearts pumping. Students also walked homewith the help…

HopeLine Drop Off Points Now Open

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. - Those old cell phones collecting dust in your closet can bring some much needed help to domestic violence victims. HopeLine has teamed up with Verizon Wireless to launch a program so…

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