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More Counties Declared Federal Disaster Areas

This video is no longer available. Nine more counties across the state are eligible to receive federal assistance after last month's tornadoes and flash floods. In the ABC 7 Eyewitness News coverage area, Chester County, along with Henderson, Lake and…

Dyersburg Flooding Update

This video is no longer available. It has been a week since flood waters crept into south Dyersburg, but now most of the area is dry. Even though evidence of the high flood waters are still all over south main…

Man Stabbed in the Head in Dyersburg

This video is no longer available. The Boxley family spent most of Monday in silence. After they say a fight between James Boxley and his nephew turned violent. "My brother and my nephew, the victim, Issac Atkins got into it…

Penal Farm Inmate Jumps from Van, Escapes

This video is no longer available. Madison County deputies need your help finding an escapee who literally jumped to freedom, Monday. William Mann, Junior, 21, of Jackson was serving 11 months and 29 days for failing to appear in court…

Weakley Co. Police Involved Shooting

The TBI is investigating a weekend officer-involved shooting in Weakley County that still has a man in the hospital. According to a TBI spokesperson, Weakley County deputies went to a home on Shade Bridge Road, around 11, Friday night after…

Gibson Co. Commission

This video is no longer available. Monday morning's Gibson County Commission meeting was full of talk about storm damage that still remains from last month. Although Mayor Tom Witherspoon said he's proud of the communities clean up efforts, he adds…

Tennessee River Flooding Impact

This video is no longer available. Residents along the Tennessee River in Decatur and Perry Counties are dealing with rising water as well. Although it is not as dramatic a scene as the Mississippi, officials say the level has risen…

Flood Victims Celebrate Mothers Day

This video is no longer available. It is a surprise bar-be-que for the Hastings family. But this year it is held at a different spot. "I knew where I was coming, right here," said Don Ed Hastings. The party's location…

Walk For Japan

This video is no longer available. A group of Freed-Hardeman students are asking you to think twice before throwing out your shoes. Students say they want to give your shoes to earthquake and tsunami victims in Japan, and they are…

Crockett Co. Man Dies while Cutting Trees

This video is no longer available. A Crockett County man is dead after storm clean up efforts turned into a tragic accident. The sheriff's department said Crockett County highway worker Richard Gilford, 40, was killed earlier this week, while attempting…

Star Center Hosts Leadercast

This video is no longer available. Nearly 200 area business leaders took part in a unique national conference and they did not even have to leave West Tennessee. The one-day leadership training conference called "The Chick-fil-A Leader-Cast" was broadcast live…

Mississippi River Yet to Crest

This video is no longer available. "You can't drive a vehicle down this road you have to take a boat," said Lesly Lambert. She lives on Richwood Road in Big Boy Junction. Her street is totally flooded. The water is…

More Goodyear Transfers Expected

This video is no longer available. Not only is Goodyear leaving Union City, but it is moving many of its workers from West Tennessee, as well. Just this week, 10 workers received transfer orders, and many more are expected in…

Grand Floats Parade in Humboldt

This video is no longer available. The old adage, "Everyone loves a parade," would best fit the mood of many in Humboldt, Friday morning. Music, food and of course dozens of floats filled Main Street in Humboldt as thousands from…

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