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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…

Convicted Sex Offender in Court

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn.- The convicted sex offender arrested last week at the West Tennessee State Fair faced a judge, Monday morning on the three new counts of violating the state sex offender registry law. Daricus…

West TN Business College Celebrates Expansion

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. - The West Tennessee Business College opened a new Student Life Resource Center, Monday. The center will be a place for students to receive mentoring and coaching that will prepare them for…

Jerry Lawler released from Montreal hospital

MONTREAL (AP) - Professional wrestling icon Jerry "The King" Lawler was released from a Montreal hospital Monday, a week after having a mild heart attack while announcing a World Wrestling Entertainment event. WWE said the 62-year-old Lawler will return home…

Colbert, 'Modern Family' cast to guest host 'GMA'

NEW YORK (AP) - Stephen Colbert and the cast of "Modern Family" are the next substitutes for Robin Roberts on "Good Morning America." Roberts is scheduled to undergo her bone marrow transplant this week. The surging ABC morning show revealed…

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