Handgun carry permit classes
If you're wanting to arm yourself, in case of an active shooter, officials say to do it legally. The next class in Madison County is set for Saturday, August 17, at the Tennessee Sports Foundation clubhouse. To get a…
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Snowmobile recall information
BRP has announced it is expanding a recall of its snowmobiles. The vehicle's fuel delivery systems can reportedly leak fuel, posing a fire hazard. The recall includes 2017 Ski-Doo MXZ, Summit and Renegade snowmobiles and 2018 MXZ and Renegade snowmobiles.…
Discovery Park of America announces 'AgriCulture: Innovating for Our Survival' exhibit
Parks Wells of the Tennessee Soybean Promotional Council spoke to the importance of an Ag exhibit to tell the innovative story of farming today and into the future at a press conference held at Discovery Park…
JMCSS online student registration
Monday, August 5, is the first day back to school for students in the Jackson-Madison County School System. You can register students online at www.jmcss.org/register.
Trampoline recall information
Super Jumper has announced a recall for its trampolines. The welds on the metal railings of the 14-foot trampolines can reportedly fail, posing a fall and injury hazard. Super Jumper has received 97 reports of the welds on the metal…
Inclined sleeper recall information
Another inclined sleeper is being recalled due to safety concerns. The Eddie Bauer Slumber and Soothe Rock Bassinet is being recalled. Infant fatalities have been reported while using other inclined sleep products, leading Dorel Juvenile Group USA to recall their…
Lee Greenwood to play free concert at Shiloh
HARDIN COUNTY, Tenn. -- Shiloh National Military Park and Hardin County will host Grammy winner Lee Greenwood for a special birthday celebration. Greenwood, best known for his patriotic hit "God Bless the USA," will perform on the battlefield Saturday, August…
More about 731Day
July 31 is 731Day. Organizers describe the event as a celebration of Jackson and all those who are proud to be a part of West Tennessee. 731Day events include a water balloon fight at Casey Jones Village and Porchfest, which…
Magnetic trivet recall information
Tristar has announced a recall for its magnetic trivets due to an ingestion hazard. The magnets can reportedly detach from the trivets, allowing young children to swallow them. If two or more magnets are swallowed, they can link together and…
City of Martin clears way for new $7M library
MARTIN, Tenn. -- The C.E. Weldon Public Library in Martin has officially outgrown its shelves. "I am finding that the library is being used more than ever," Director Roberta Peacock said. Now she's…
JDog Junk Removal & Hauling job information
JDog Junk Removal and Hauling in Jackson is looking to hire veterans. See the story here. If you are a veteran interested in applying to work for the company, visit their website.
Children's pajama recall information
H&M has announced a recall for its children's pajamas. The pajama sets fail to meet the flammability standard for children's sleepwear. Two styles of children's pajama sets are included in this recall. The first style was sold as a set…
Jogging stroller part recall information
Britax has announced a recall for a part on BOB jogging strollers. The modified thru-bolt axles for the strollers can fracture, allowing the front wheel to detach from the stroller. Britax has received eight reports of the bolt fracturing. There…
Wireless phone charger recall information
Wireless phone chargers made by Spansive are being recalled due to a burn hazard. Metallic accessories attached to phones placed on the chargers can overheat while phones charge, posing a burn hazard. Spansive has received one report of overheating so…
Bicycle recall information
Cycling sports has announced a recall for one of its bikes after a deadly incident. The Cannondale CAADX Cyclocross bicycles are being recalled due to a fall and serious injury hazard. The fork can reportedly break on the bike. This…
Infant bouncer recall information
An infant bouncer is being recalled due to a fall hazard. Stokke has announced a recall for its infant steps bouncers. The bouncer can reportedly detach from the steps chair, posing a fall hazard. Stokke has received one report of…
Healthy Parks Healthy Person mobile app information
An initiative to get Tennesseans outside could not only help with your health but also your pocketbook. Park officials have created an app to encourage more people to get outdoors, with some rewards. The web app is just the draft…
Tennessee tax-free weekend information
Tennessee's 2019 tax-free weekend begins at 12:01 a..m. Friday, July 26, and lasts until 11:59 p.m. Sunday, July 28. Shoppers can buy many back-to-school items tax free during the event. For more information, including what types of merchandise qualify, visit…
Minority Mental Health: The effects of not seeking help
JACKSON, Tenn.--Dr. Samuel Carney, a retired psych examiner, said in the past he has had patients that waited to seek help. "They had had problems for a long time. They had…
Toddler bike recall information
Trek has announced a recall for its Kickster bikes due to a fall hazard. The steer tube clamp on these bikes can reportedly break. The firm has received 11 reports of broken steer tube clamps, including one injury with minor…
