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…
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 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.
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…
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 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…
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…
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…
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'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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.
