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Woman Sentenced on Identity Theft Conviction

HUNTINGDON, Tenn. -- One of the two women convicted for a September 2013 wallet theft was sentenced for her crime on Thursday. Crystal Lashley was sentenced on the charges of theft of property and identity theft after police say she…

NSK Plant Brings Hundreds of Jobs to Dyersburg

This video is no longer available. DYERSBURG, Tenn. -- Officials from NSK, an automotive plant in Dyersburg, announced plans to add at least four additional manufacturing lines. It's a move that will create dozens of new jobs in the city.…

Man Accused of Making Bomb Threats Officially Charged

This video is no longer available. HARDIN COUNTY, Tenn. -- The man arrested for allegedly making bomb threats to the Hardin County Courthouse and Sheriff's Office was formally charged on Friday morning. Christopher Davis, from Michie, is still in custody…

Bradford Students Read Across America

This video is no longer available. BRADFORD, Tenn. -- Students at Bradford Elementary got all dressed up in the spirit of education, Friday. Students and teachers participated in Read Across America, which took on a Medieval theme in Bradford. To…

Officer Reportedly Attacked by Pit Bulls Returns to Work

This video is no longer available. BRADFORD, Tenn. -- A law enforcement officer who says he was attacked by two pit bulls returned to work, Friday. Asst. Chief Dave Chaffin at the Bradford Police Department informed WBBJ by email that…

Bemis Mill Faces Possible Demolition

BEMIS, Tenn. - A landmark in the community of Bemis could soon be taken down. Jackson Director of Planning Stan Pilant tells Eyewitness News that a contractor made an application for a permit this week. Jackson Mayor Jerry Gist said…

USJ Employee Accused of Stealing Funds

This video is no longer available. NORTH JACKSON, Tenn. -- A University School of Jackson employee is currently being investigated for stealing funds. The school sent a letter to parents on Thursday to inform them of the investigation. USJ Headmaster…

Officer Recovering after Attack by Pit Bull Dogs

This video is no longer available. GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. - Bradford Assistant Police Chief is at home recovering from an attack by two pit bull dogs police said were running loose across the city, Thursday. Officers said Assistant Chief Dave…

Police Investigate Home Invasion in North Jackson

This video is no longer available. NORTH JACKSON -- Jackson police are investigating a Wednesday night home invasion. Shortly after 8 p.m., officers were called to a house on the 40 block of Cross Brook Cove. Based on the preliminary…

Tennessee Suspends Admissions to 2 Nursing Homes

This video is no longer available. DYERSBURG, Tenn. -- Oakwood Community Living Center in Dyersburg is still open while the Tennessee Department of Health investigates. It's one of two facilities in Tennessee cited by the Health Department. The other is…

Bonds Reduced for Trio Jailed in Connection with 40k Drug Bust

HENRY COUNTY, Tenn. -- The three people arrested in Henry County on drug charges appeared in court on Thursday. Tomika Wharton, Stephen Porter and Quocus Gilliam were originally arrested last week after investigators found more than $40,000 worth of marijuana…

How Spring Affects Heartworms in Pets

This video is no longer available. NORTH JACKSON -- Unfortunately the start of spring also means the arrival of mosquitoes. While they may be annoying to humans, they can also carry dangerous diseases to your pets, like heartworms. Almost 100…

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