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Officials React To Alderman And Former Deputy's Arrest

This video is no longer available. The question of whether the former Lake County deputy accused of sexual misconduct with a minor, was allowed to keep his job as a city alderman, was answered. The citizens of Tiptonville who elected…

Saltillo To Expand And Beautify Riverfront

This video is no longer available. The city of Saltillo is making some changes to its riverfront area, which city leaders hope will bring more tourists to town, and boost their economy. Robert England said he already loves to fish…

Hardin Co.Middle School Flooded after Water Main Break

This video is no longer available. Students at Hardin County Middle School got the day off from school, Friday all because of a major water line break. The utility director said up to 200,000 gallons of water flooded the middle…

Fugitive Shot in Martin Identified

This video is no longer available. Martin Police have identified the fugitive shot Thursday as US Marshals tried to arrest him near the campus of UT Martin. Officers said Marcus Thompson, 43, is the man wanted out of Texas. Record…

Habitat Jackson Races Toward 100th Home

This video is no longer available. The Jackson-Madison County Habitat for Humanity got tow steps closer to reaching a milestone of 100 homes. Friday, John Allen Construction Company broke ground on Habitat's 98th home in the Hub City. It is…

Convictions of Bloods Gang Mounting in Nashville

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Thirty-seven defendants with ties to the Bloods gang have now been convicted or pleaded guilty in federal court in Nashville to various crimes related to gang activity. Federal prosecutors said 22-year-old Keairus Wilson and 21-year-old Rondarius…

Initiative Spurred by Dog Breeding Fight Dropped

COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) - Organizers of a proposed ballot initiative that would make it more difficult for Missouri legislators to tinker with voter-approved laws said Friday they were giving up the effort. The ballot initiative came after lawmakers watered down…

Strengthening Communities Grant Initiative Kickoff

This video is no longer available. Non-profit groups in West Tennessee listen up. Strengthening communities has kicked off their grant initiative for 2012. Strengthening Communities programs are designed to build capacity in the neighborhoods and community organizations. Grant awards are…

Two Convicted in Memphis Drug Trafficking Case

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) - A Memphis jury has convicted two cousins charged with being contract killers for a drug ring linked with a Mexican cartel. The verdict for Clinton Lewis and Martin Lewis came Friday in a federal racketeering and…

Armstrong World to Add 95 Jobs in Jackson

This video is no longer available. Armstrong World Industries, Inc. announced the addition of a third production shift to it's Jackson facility, Friday. The project is expected to be complete by the end of May and will add 95 jobs…

Hardin Co. School Board Meets after Director Indicted

This video is no longer available. A decision was made Thursday night to suspend the Hardin County director of schools, eventually. The Hardin County School Board held a specially called meeting where they voted 6 to 4 to suspend Director…

Jackson Sun Readers' Choice Winners Announced

This video is no longer available. A big congratulations to one of 7 Eyewitness News' own. News Anchor Tom Britt was once again honored by The Jackson Sun with its Readers' Choice Award for Best Local TV Personality. It was…

Obion County Constables to Lose Law Enforcement Power

This video is no longer available. After much discussion and controversy constables in Obion County now have lost their law enforcement powers. The county commission has voted to take away their powers and reduce the number of officers in the…

Accused Karma Shooter Returns to Court

This video is no longer available. The Jackson man accused of sparking a deadly shoot out inside Club Karma last month appeared before a judge Thursday morning. A preliminary hearing was supposed to be held for Travis Steed, 30, but…

Chamber Honors Business, Celebrates Volunteers

This video is no longer available. More than 300 people spent their lunch hour, Thursday celebrating the success of members of the Jackson Area Chamber of Commerce. The group held its annual celebration at the Carl Grant Events Center on…

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