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Robin Roberts' Diagnosis Hits Home for West Tennessee

This video is no longer available. Robin Roberts announced she is now facing a new battle with Myelodysplastic Syndrome, (MDS). MDS is a rare bone marrow disorder, said doctors. This will be Roberts second fight with a serious disease, as…

Potholes Pave the Way to Budget Fight

This video is no longer available. Leaders in Rutherford are split over whether to pave part of one pot-holed covered road, and will vote in a special-called meeting Monday night. Some residents told 7 Eyewitness News they would rather the…

Cotton Farmers Troubled by Low Prices, Bug Problems

There's another bug in town area farmer's are not happy about. It's enough to make them "cotton pick-in" mad. For the past five years cotton farmers put up with insects known as thrips which have done the most damage to…

E. Coli Outbreak: Experts Give Tips On Prevention

This video is no longer available. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention has not given a source for the E. coli outbreak involving 14 people across the country, including one person in Tennessee. Doctors believe most strands of the…

Fundraiser Held for Overcrowded Animal Shelters

This video is no longer available. West Tennessee animal shelters are struggling to survive due to the shelters being overcrowded with limited resources, according to animal rescue groups. Shelters said their volunteers are now finding it difficult to keep up…

LANA Celebrates National Flag Day

This video is no longer available. Dozens of residents joined with the Lambuth Area Neighborhood Association to celebrate National Flag Day Saturday evening. It all happened at the front lawn of the University of Memphis Lambuth Campus. Residents brought their…

Humboldt Museum Presents "We Shall Not Be Moved" Exhibit

This video is no longer available. The Tom and Stigall Ethnic Library and Museum gave 7 Eyewitness News a sneak peak at the "We Shall Not Be Moved" exhibit. The Tennessee State Museum produced the traveling exhibit which focuses on…

WRAP Host Women Of Empowerment Awards Brunch

This video is no longer available. The Women's Resource and Rape Assistance hosted it's Women of Empowerment Award Brunch Saturday. More than 100 people came out to support and recognize women who have helped others either through their church, volunteering,…

Residents Fish For Free

This video is no longer available. Dozens of families were out at Muse Park and other state waters Saturday afternoon for Free Fishing Day in Tennessee. Saturday, Tennessee Public Waters were open to all which meant those wanting to fish…

Teens Choosing Marijuana Over Tobacco

This video is no longer available. A recent CDC study found when it comes to smoking, more teens are choosing marijuana over cigarettes. Local drug addiction counselors told 7 Eyewitness News the new study worries them because majority of drug…

Medina Woman Charged with Theft

This video is no longer available. A worker for the City of Gibson has been arrested. Shawnda West, 40, of Medina, is charged with stealing from the city and forgery involving a check written to the City of Gibson. According…

Charges Against Medon Man Dismissed

This video is no longer available. Charges against a man from Medon accused of raping a teenage boy have been dismissed. Andrae Stewart, 34, was arrested in January on three counts of aggravated statutory rape involving a 14-year-old boy. But…

Man Charged with Burglarizing Local Businesses

This video is no longer available. A Jackson man accused of going door-to-door to businesses near North Highland Avenue and Old Hickory Blvd, trying to break into them, has been arrested. Vernon Livingston, 26, is charged with six counts including…

Local Doctor Headed to London for Olympics

This video is no longer available. When the Olympic games begin in less than two months "across the pond," a West Tennessee doctor will be among the official staff. Dr. Keith Nord will serve as the official team doctor for…

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