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Henry Co. Man Arrested for Alleged School Bus Threat

This video is no longer available. Wednesday morning, a man who said he had a bomb and gun boarded a Henry County School bus and demanded $25,000 for the students on board. Sheriff Monte Belew said the suspect was able…

State Hosts Farmers Market Boot Camp

This video is no longer available. Dozens of local growers gathered in hopes of learning how to improve marketing their products at local farmer's markets. The Tennessee Department of Agriculture hosted a free Boot Camp at Jackson's UT Ag Center,…

Shiloh Readies For 150th Anniversary

This video is no longer available. Local organizers in Hardin County are busy preparing for the 150th Anniversary of the Battle of Shiloh. Reenactments start Saturday, but Shiloh National Military Park is already seeing crowds. Tourism officials told 7 Eyewitness…

City Plans Fundraiser for Chief

This video is no longer available. The talk of Bruceton is the condition of Police Chief Ronnie Stewart. Step inside the Country Corner Restaurant and you will hear plenty respect for the chief. Dianna Rogers lives in Bruceton, "He's been…

Demolition of Old First Baptist Church Underway

This video is no longer available. Demolition continued Thursday on the old First Baptist Church in downtown Jackson. The former church was destroyed by a raging fire just a month ago. For most of the day, crews could be seen…

Police: Man Arrested on Outstanding Warrants Had Meth Lab

This video is no longer available. A Jackson man is facing drug charges after Metro Narcotics officers arrested him for having a meth lab between his feet. According to Metro Narcotics, on Monday officers found Ashton Siler, 20, who had…

Sheriff: Man Broke Windows with Gumball Machine

This video is no longer available. A Jackson man was arrested Tuesday evening after reportedly breaking windows at the Criminal Justice Complex with a candy machine. According to the Madison County Sheriff's Department, Clint Earl Sims, 32, went to the…

More Troubles For Southaven Mayor

Southaven Mayor Greg Davis has surrendered to authorities after he was charged with passing a school bus in a private vehicle that displayed blue police-type lights. The Commercial Appeal reports (http://bit.ly/HgdIHo) the misdemeanor charge, stemming from an incident last week.…

New Details in Muse Park Shooting

There are new details in the Muse Park shooting from Monday night, injuring two people. Police said they do not believe the gunfire to be a random act of violence and are still looking for a suspect or suspects in…

Leaders Say City Parks Are Safe

This video is no longer available. Police reviewed the criminal activity in the East Jackson park, after Monday night's shooting near the basketball court at Muse Park. They had reports from eight criminal incidents in Muse Park just this year,…

Officer Describes Pit Bull Attack on Police Chief

This video is no longer available. Six-month-old puppy Shadow was one of two pit bulls officials said attacked Bruceton Police Chief Ronnie Stewart. Next Wednesday Shadow will be given two cans of soft food and then put to sleep. "We…

Old First Baptist Church to be Torn Down

This video is no longer available. Demolition has begun on the old First Baptist Church in downtown Jackson. Late Tuesday afternoon crews could be seen carefully taking down windows from the burned out church. Workers told 7 Eyewitness News they…

Therapy and Learning Center Celebrates 'Tuny's' Birthday

This video is no longer available. A 'cousin' to thousands of West Tennesseans celebrated a very special milestone. 'Cousin Tuny', whose real name is Doris Freeman celebrated her 87th birthday, Tuesday at the Therapy and Learning Center, previously known as…

Jabari Greer Announces Downtown Festival

This video is no longer available. New Orleans Cornerback Jabari Greer returned home to the Hub City Tuesday to announce plans for his charity event, 'Run Jackson." The event is schedule for Father's Day weekend in downtown Jackson. The event…

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