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…
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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…
Table saw recall information
A product sold exclusively at Lowe's is being pulled from store shelves. Porter Cable table saws are being recalled due to a fire hazard. The motor in the table saws can reportedly overheat. There have been 61 reports of the…
Infant head & neck support accessories recall information
An infant product is being recalled due to a suffocation hazard. The Boppy Company has announced a recall for its infant head and neck support accessories. The head support area can reportedly be overstuffed and cause the infant's head to…
Lifeline Blood Services still in need of donors
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Lifeline Blood Services is still in need of blood donations. Officials say the blood donation center is struggling with low blood supply. Donation turnout so far has not been enough to replenish the dangerously low supply across…
'I'll Be There' music video
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Clifford Ray Walker Jr. works at Arrington Funeral Directors as an apprentice, and sees it as a ministry. But, in 2016, he started working on another project, the song "I'll Be There." Over the three years, he…
UT Martin to host 4th annual end-of-summer bash
MARTIN, Tenn. -- The University of Tennessee at Martin is hosting their 4th annual summer bash for high school seniors. The end-of-summer bash will take place from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on July 26 at the main campus. Registration…
Health dept. to host 2 back-to-school walk-in immunization clinics
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department will hold two walk-in immunization clinics before school starts in August. The clinics will be held July 30 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and August 2 from 8 a.m. to…
Energy efficiency heat safety tips
It's no secret that it is heating up outside. Here are some energy efficiency heat tips to keep your body and your wallet cooled off: Use blinds and shades to keep the inside cool. Close draperies on windows in direct…
Senior Center locations
You can find a list of Senior Centers in our area on the Southwest Tennessee Development District's website. Just click "Senior Centers" in the Programs section.
UTM Jackson Center to host LEGO robotics camp
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The University of Tennessee at Martin Jackson Center will host a LEGO robotics camp starting Aug. 2. The camp will be held Aug. 2 and Aug. 5-6 at the center, located at Jackson State Community College.…
Pasta sauce recall information
A popular pasta sauce is being voluntarily recalled. Certain Ragu pasta sauces may contain fragments of plastic. The recall includes Ragu Chunky Tomato Garlic and Onion with best by dates of June 6, 2020, and June 5, 2020; Ragu Old…
Mattress recall information
Factory Direct Wholesale has announced a recall for one of its mattresses. The folding mattresses fail to meet the mandatory federal flammability standard, posing a fire hazard. The mattresses were sold online through Amazon, eBay, Newegg, Wish and Walmart from…
Jackson-Madison Co. General Hospital confirms 'electronic systems' issue
JACKSON, Tenn. -- West Tennessee Healthcare confirmed a temporary interruption in electronic systems Thursday. Officials say they implemented "downtime procedures" as a result of the interruption. Hospital officials say patient care systems were functioning properly by about 4:15 p.m. Thursday.…
JMCSS announces school open house dates
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County School System has announced their list of open houses for the 2019-2020 school year. The school system will welcome students back to class August 5 for a full day. School leaders say the open…
City of Jackson reminds pet owners of spay/neuter ordinance change
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A change in a city of Jackson ordinance requiring pet owners to spay or neuter their dogs and cats goes into effect Sept. 1, and the city is reminding pet owners of the changes. Animals are required…
Essential oils recall information
Wintergreen Essential Oils are being recalled. The packaging for the Majestic Pure Wintergreen oil is not child resistant as required by the Poison Prevention Packaging Act, posing a risk of poisoning to young children if ingested. So far, no incidents…
TWRA releases new Hunting & Trapping Guide for 2019-2020 season
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The 2019-2020 Tennessee Hunting and Trapping Guide is now available at all Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency offices and will be distributed at license vendors throughout the state. The guide is also available online where users can find…
Rodeo coming to Savannah this weekend
SAVANNAH, Tenn. -- Rodeo lovers can saddle up this weekend in Savannah. The 16th annual Buckin' on the River Rodeo takes place Friday and Saturday, July 19-20, at the Hardin County Fairgrounds. Gates will open at 6 p.m. and the…
Doctor's life threatened by shortage of plasma product
JACKSON, Tenn.--"It was hard for me to sit up in a chair. Sometimes it was hard for me to talk, and at that point we still didn't know what was wrong," Dr. Andrea Harper said. Dr. Harper is a local…
