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Details Released in Fatal Humboldt Crash

This video is no longer available. HUMBOLDT, Tenn. - Humboldt police have released the identity of the man killed in a Wednesday evening crash. According to police, Jeremy Ballentine, 40, of Humboldt, was killed in the crash. He was the…

Governor announces airport grants

FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) - Gov. Steve Beshear says two Kentucky airports will receive more than $3 million in grants from the Federal Aviation Administration to make needed improvements. A statement on Thursday said the Blue Grass Airport in Lexington will…

Some to cast ballots in 2 congressional races

FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) - Some Kentucky voters will get to cast ballots in two congressional races this year. It's an unusual circumstance caused by the combination of a resignation and this year's redrawing of congressional district boundaries. The Lexington Herald-Leader…

Federal grant only part of Memphis homeless plan

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) - Memphis officials say a $5 million federal grant to help keep homeless families together is important to the city. Community Alliance for the Homeless executive director Katie Kitchin said homelessness is often what she called a…

Civil Rights Museum gets Gates Foundation grant

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) - The National Civil Rights Museum in Memphis says it will use a $549,000 grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to improve its website and develop a stronger social media strategy. Museum president Beverly Robertson…

One Charged, One Released after Fight Outside of Bar

JACKSON, Tenn. - Jackson police are investigating a fight in the parking lot of a local bar. According to investigators, police were called to the parking lot of Jimmy D's in the 500 block of Old Hickory at 2:00 a.m.,…

JMCSS Exploring Open Enrollment

JACKSON, Tenn. - There could be a big change for thousands of students in the Jackson-Madison County School System. A new open enrollment plan that would allow parents to choose where their children go to school could go into effect…

Assisted Living Week Celebrated in Jackson

JACKSON, Tenn.- In case you were not aware, this week is National Assisted Living Week. Elmcroft Senior Living in north Jackson held a celebration, Wednesday evening in honor of their residents and their families. Area leaders were also on hand,…

Abandoned Warehouse Fire in Saltillo

This video is no longer available. SALTILLO, Tenn.- Firefighters in Hardin County have spent most of Wednesday afternoon battling a pretty big fire in Saltillo. Saltillo Mayor Larry Lowery provided 7 Eyewitness News cell phone video of the fire as…

Car Backs Into McKenzie Store

This video is no longer available. McKENZIE, Tenn. - Tammy Gwaltney said she is still on edge after witnessing a crashing into the raceway where she works. "I was waiting on another customer...I was running his credit card and the…

Player Airlifted from Medina Middle Football Game

This video is no longer available. MEDINA, Tenn. - A Medina Middle School football player is recovering from an injury that sent him to the hospital during Tuesday night's football game. School officials told 7 Eyewitness News, the 8th grader…

Woman Charged in Perry County for TernnCare Fraud

This video is no longer available. PERRY COUNTY, Tenn.- A Perry County woman is in trouble with the law, again for using TennCare in what investigators called doctor shopping. State and local investigators said Allyson Hinson, 31, of Linden is…

Henderson Celebrates New Recycling Hub

This video is no longer available. HENDERSON, Tenn.- Those who are responsible for handling garbage in three West Tennessee counties came together Wednesday to talk about the success of recycling. Representatives from Chester, Hardin and McNairy Counties along with a…

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