Mug recall information
Fitz and Floyd Nevaeh has announced a recall for its White Can Mugs. The mugs can reportedly crack or break when used with or exposed to hot liquids, posing a burn and laceration hazard. The mugs are sold separately and…
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Bose speaker recall information
Thousands of Bose speakers are being recalled. Bose announced a recall for its EdgeMax and FreeSpace loudspeakers due to an injury hazard. The speakers' mounting components can reportedly break, causing the speakers to fall. The firm has received nine reports…
Smoke alarm recall information
Universal Security Instruments has announced a recall for its smoke alarms. The battery powered smoke and fire alarms can have a misaligned internal switch causing the alarms to not activate properly. The company has received 134 reports of failure to…
WBBJ-TV adds national anthem to daily morning broadcasts
JACKSON, Tenn. -- WBBJ-TV has joined a growing number of networks around the country in adding the national anthem to the beginning of our broadcasts each morning. "The Star-Spangled Banner" was…
Children's security blanket recall information
Swaddle Bee has announced a recall for its children's security blankets. The Loviebee security blankets are being recalled because the blankets' snaps can reportedly detach, posing a choking hazard. The blankets involved in this recall were sold in blue-gray, blue-white,…
WBBJ chief meteorologist brings baby girl along for forecast
JACKSON, Tenn. -- WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News Chief Meteorologist Tom Meiners surprised viewers Monday evening with a special on-air debut. Tom brought his baby girl on set to join him…
Safe at Home program information
The Safe at Home Address Confidentiality Program is a new statewide address confidentiality program administered by the Office of the Tennessee Secretary of State. The Safe at Home Program is open to all victims of domestic abuse, stalking, human trafficking,…
Fundraiser information for Laurice Lanier-Trowell
Friends of Laurice Lanier-Trowell have created a fundraiser to help with the renowned singer's medical expenses. You can find more information at the Our friend Laurice Lanier-Trowell Facebook page.
Freed-Hardeman University's Horizons schedule
Horizons is a yearly camp at Freed-Hardeman University. More than 1,200 campers will be at the school this year for Horizons. This year's theme is "Rise Up." For more information, visit the FHU website.
$2 million in assistance available to TN farmers impacted by floods
NASHVILLE -- The United States Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service in Tennessee has announced $2 million in assistance will be made available to some farmers and forestland owners impacted by February's flooding. Agricultural producers and forestland owners in…
Operation Dry Water
Operation Dry Water is a year-round boating under the influence awareness and enforcement campaign. Local law enforcement from every state, including the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency, will be helping with Operation Dry Water this weekend, July 5-7. For more information…
41st annual Savannah Bluegrass Festival is this weekend
SAVANNAH, Tenn. -- The 41st annual Savannah Bluegrass Festival is filling the downtown area with music this weekend. The festival takes place Friday night and Saturday and features music, food, fun…
Pajama recall information
The Company Store has announced a recall for girls pajama sets. The pajama sets fail to meet the federal flammability standard for children's sleepwear. The recall involves The Company Store's 100% cotton flannel, two-piece pajama sets, which also come in…
Walgreens eye product recalls
Several drugs are being pulled from store shelves at Walgreens. The recall includes the Walgreens brands of lubricant eye drops and eye ointments. All of the recalled eye medications have an expiration date for May of this year. The medications…
Recall on essential oils
Nature's Truth has announced a recall for its wintergreen essential oils. If swallowed, the oils could pose a poisoning risk to children. The essential oils bottles are not child-resistant as required by the Poison Prevention Packaging Act. The recalled oils…
Recall on kids' pajama pants
Children's pajama pants are being recalled. Just Love Fashion has announced the recall for its children's pajama pants. The Prince of Sleep pajama pants fail to meet the flammability standard for children's sleepwear. The recalled pants are 100% micro polyester…
Disaster Loan Outreach centers extend opening hours, days
The Small Business Association has extended the days Disaster Loan Outreach centers will be open to assist victims of the February floods. The centers will be open until July 9 to assist victims who have not applied for loans or…
95-year-old man walks across America for second time
Ernest Andrus, a 95-year-old World War II Navy veteran, is walking across America for the second time. He started March 16 in St. Simons Island in Georgia and plans to make it through every U.S. state. It took him two…
Health Department hosts Farmers' Market Nutrition Program
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has started their Farmers' Market Nutrition Program. The program started July 1 in Madison County. It will allow participants in the WIC, or Women, Infants and Children, program to buy fresh…
JTA bus service will not run July 4
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Transit Authority will not operate on a regular bus service Thursday, July 4. JTA bus services will resume their regular schedule at 6 a.m. Friday, July 5. JTA bus service runs from 6 a.m. to…
