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Bugs, mold and mildew found in Boar's Head plant linked to deadly outbreak
U.S. Department of Agriculture inspectors turned up dozens of violations at a Boar's Head plant in Virginia now linked to a nationwide recall of deli meats, according to new records released by the department, including mold, mildew and insects repeatedly found throughout the site.Last month, Boar's Head recalled all of the deli meats made at its plant in Jarratt, Virginia, after a listeria outbreak was blamed on products distributed from the site. The outbreak has grown to 57 hospitalizations in more than a dozen states linked to recalled products from the plant. At least eight deaths have now been reported, including new fatalities...
Tennessee Treasury Returns Over $20,000 in Unclaimed Property to Non Profits
In celebration of National Nonprofit Day, the Tennessee Department of Treasury, Unclaimed Property Division is working to successfully return more than $20,000 in missing money to various nonprofit organizations throughout the state. This initiative highlights the Department’s commitment to supporting nonprofits that play a crucial role in Tennessee communities.
Harris-Walz goes to Georgia and watchdog groups say Telegram ignored warnings: Morning Rundown
Kamala Harris and Tim Walz campaign in Georgia. Israel launches a huge military operation in the West Bank. Nonprofit watchdogs say Telegram ignored their concerns before the company’s CEO was arrested. And what to know as the Paralympic Games kick off in Paris. Here’s what to know today.
Nashville Looks to the Future as Federal Pandemic Dollars Dry Up
COVID-19 remains circulating in Nashville and around the state. Case counts have steadily risen all summer, and this month, rates of newly reported cases in both Davidson County and Tennessee are the highest they’ve been since early 2023. The surge (markedly smaller than high marks from 2020-2022, but still...
National teacher of the year urges TN teachers to ‘find their voice’ as experts on schools
This story was originally published by Chalkbeat. Sign up for their newsletters at ckbe.at/newsletters. The Tennessee educator chosen as the nation’s teacher of the year is calling on America’s 3.5 million teachers to “find their voice” on behalf of students as many states seek to censor teachers, ban books, and push voucher policies that...
Cocke County jobless rate dips slightly
There was good news for Cocke County in the latest unemployment rate according to a report issued late last week by the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development (TDLWD). According to the state agency, Cocke County joined 78 other counties across Tennessee with a drop in joblessness in July 2024, with an unemployment rate of 4.4%, representing a slight dip from June’s 4.5%. Ten other counties saw no change...
Alert Ooltewah citizen foils auto theft, leads to 2 in custody in Hamilton County
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. — An observant Ooltewah citizen saw something and said something, and now 2 auto theft suspects are in custody facing several charges. Early Wednesday morning, that person saw two men trying to break into a vehicle on Lacie Jay Lane, and called authorities, according to a release from the Hamilton County Sheriff's Office (HCSO).
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