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Christmas decoration sold through Sam's Club poses burn risk, 2, 460 units recalled
7+ hour, 32+ min ago (242+ words) WASHINGTON " Seasonal Specialties is recalling an outdoor Christmas decoration sold on the Sam's Club website due to burn risk. A recall alert issued Thursday by the U. S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Seasonal Specialties says that the decoration, a Members Mark…...
Bissell recalls 1. 7 million steam cleaners " again " after more than 160 burn injuries
8+ hour, 19+ min ago (294+ words) GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. " Bissell is voluntarily recalling more than 1. 7 million handheld steam cleaners after reports of burn injuries caused by attachments that unexpectedly pop off during use, spraying users with hot water or steam. The U. S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced…...
Fire response leads to barricade situation in Marion
8+ hour, 7+ min ago (242+ words) A call about a fire escalated into a barricade situation Thursday afternoon, April 9, in Marion, Arkansas. The Marion Police Department (MPD) and the Marion Fire Department (MFD) responded to a fire Thursday afternoon in the 110 block of Stockley Drive. On…...
Murfreesboro transportation plan to address rapid growth
3+ hour, 8+ min ago (28+ words) City leaders are developing a transportation plan to help balance the booming population growth. City leaders are developing a transportation plan to help balance the booming population growth....
Knoxville organization provides 100 cars to those in need
14+ hour, 34+ min ago (399+ words) KNOXVILLE, Tenn. " Driving Hope TN is an organization that helps break down transportation barriers for people in Knoxville. Wheels Car Ministry is the vehicle donation part of the organization. Leaders there said they have regifted just over 100 cars since they…...
Volkswagen axes production of electric vehicles at Chattanooga plant
14+ hour, 28+ min ago (272+ words) Volkswagen will move its electric SUV production away from its Chattanooga plant this month, the company announced April 9, citing slow EV demand." "The EV market continues to challenge the industry, requiring measured decisions throughout the last few years to navigate…...
Tennessee basketball rumors: Volunteers heavily involved in recruiting former Cal star
7+ hour, 47+ min ago (648+ words) Rick Barnes and the Tennessee Volunteers could be on the radar of a breakout scorer from the ACC in California star Dai Dai Ames. Rick Barnes and the Tennessee Volunteers seem to be in pursuit of a standout scorer from…...
Stub Hub will pay $10 M to settle FTC charges over deceptive ticket pricing
9+ hour, 23+ min ago (197+ words) WASHINGTON " Stub Hub has agreed to pay $10 million to settle charges from the'Federal Trade Commission alleging the company did not properly disclose ticket prices to consumers.' The FTC announced that Stub Hub, which is the nation's largest ticket resale provider,…...
Woman hit by car in Frayser
10+ hour, 4+ min ago (112+ words) MEMPHIS, Tenn. " A woman is fighting for her life after a car hit her Thursday night, April 9, in Frayser. Officers with the Memphis Police Department responded around 7: 15 p. m. to the intersection of Frayser Boulevard and Range Line Road, where a car…...
Tennessee lawmakers move to ban kratom sales
7+ hour, 55+ min ago (311+ words) KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Tennessee lawmakers are working to ban all forms of kratom, a supplement currently sold legally at gas stations across the state. The bill has passed the state House and awaits a Senate vote before heading to Gov....