FORD RECALLING NEARLY A HALF MILLION COMPACT SUVS AND PICKUP TRUCKS
Ford is recalling more than 450,000 compact SUVs and pickup trucks over loss of drive power because of a battery issue. The National Highway Traffic
SOCIAL SECURITY COST OF LIVING ADJUSTMENT COULD BE BIGGER NEXT YEAR
Fox News reports Social Security recipients are on track to receive a cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) next year that is bigger than previously expected after inflation
REPORT: TESLA TO LAY OFF MORE THAN 10 PERCENT OF WORKFORCE
Fox News reports Tesla is preparing to lay off more than 10% of its global workforce following weak first-quarter deliveries and increasing competition in the
MORE THAN A HALF MILLION ROKU ACCOUNTS AFFECTED BY DATA BREACH
Company officials say more than half a million Roku accounts have been compromised in a cyberattack. Roku said hackers gained access to user accounts through
FORD RECALLING NEARLY 43,000 BRONCO AND ESCAPE SUVS
Ford is recalling nearly 43,000 small SUVs because gasoline can leak from the fuel injectors onto hot engine surfaces, increasing the risk of fires. The
PROTOMENT CORPORATION TO CREATE 250 NEW JOBS IN ROCKWOOD
Tennessee Governor Bill Lee, Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Stuart C. McWhorter, and Protomet Corporation officials announced today the company will expand its
AIRBNB BRINGS MORE THAN $135 MILLION IN TOURISM TAXES TO TENNESSEE
Popular rental company Airbnb is bringing millions to Tennessee through their hosts. A report says Airbnb has brought more than $425 million in sales and
OVER 8 MILLION BAGS OF LAUNDRY DETERGENT PRODUCTS RECALLED
Proctor & Gamble Company has issued a voluntary recall of laundry detergent products including Tide Pods and Gain Flings. Officials say about 8.2 million bags
BOUGHT GROCERIES AT WALMART? YOU MIGHT BE ELIGIBLE FOR MONEY AS PART OF A SETTLEMENT
If you purchased some weighted groceries or bagged fruit at Walmart, you may be eligible for a cash payment from a class action settlement involving
CHANGES COMING TO TEXAS ROADHOUSE IN 2024
According to a restaurant report, Texas Roadhouse is making adjustments to react to supply chain issues and inflation. Texas Roadhouse Chief Financial Officer Chris Monroe
AMAZON LAYS OFF SEVERAL HUNDRED WORKERS IN CLOUD COMPUTING UNIT
Fox News reports Amazon is laying off several hundred workers in its cloud computing unit, AWS. AWS, a subsidiary of Amazon that provides on-demand cloud
AIRBNB TO UPDATE CANCELLATION POLICY TO BETTER COVER UNFORESEEN EVENTS
Company officials with Airbnb are making changes to its cancellation policy to better address unforeseen events. It will provide cancellation and refund support for guests
AROUND 73 MILLION CURRENT AND FORMER AT&T ACCOUNT HOLDERS IMPACTED BY DATA LEAK
Officials say around 73 million current and former AT&T account holders have been impacted following this month’s data set leak. AT&T said it is investigating
PIZZA STATION IN ROCKWOOD SCORES 76 ON INSPECTION
State health officials recently inspected the Pizza Station on Gateway Avenue in Rockwood. They received a score of 76. A passing score is any grade
THE MOST POPULAR EASTER CANDY PICKS ON DOORDASH
Here are the top-ordered Easter candy choices nationwide, according to DoorDash’s 2023 ordering data: 1. Reese’s Milk Chocolate Peanut Butter Eggs Candies 2. Cadbury Creme
FORTE’S RESTAURANT ON THE SQUARE IN CROSSVILLE TO CHANGE OWNERS
Forte’s Restaurant on the Square in Crossville, next to the old courthouse, will be changing owners. Officials released the following statement today (March 27, 2024):
DOLLAR TREE TO RAISE MAXIMUM PRICES IN STORES NATIONWIDE
Company officials say Dollar Tree will raise the maximum price of items in its stores nationwide to $7 by the end of the year. “This
MCDONALDS TO SELL KRISPY KREME DOUGHNUTS NATIONWIDE
Fox News reports McDonald’s will begin selling Krispy Kreme Doughnuts nationwide by the end of 2026. Three flavors of Krispy Kreme Doughnuts will be delivered
CHICK-FIL-A TO CHANGE THE REQUIREMENT FOR THE TYPE OF CHICKEN IT SERVES
Company officials say Chick-fil-A plans to change the requirements for the type of chicken it serves. It will shift its chicken from No Antibiotics Ever
OFFICIALS WARN OF FAKE STREAMING SUBSCRIPTION RENEWAL SCAM
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) is warning citizens about fake streaming subscription notifications. Officials say emails or texts from scammers will say that one of
ESPN TO REMAIN HOME OF COLLEGE FOOTBALL PLAYOFFS THROUGH 2031 UNDER DEAL REACHED
The College Football Playoff (CFP) and ESPN announced a $7.8 billion deal giving the network exclusive rights to the expanded postseason through the 2031 season.
DOMINO’S OFFERING HALF-PRICE PIZZAS MARCH 18-24 FOR MARCH MADNESS
Domino’s is offering half-price pizzas this week for March Madness. Customers will be able to receive 50 percent off pizzas ordered online by going to
TARGET TO LIMIT SELF-CHECKOUT LANES TO 10 ITEMS OR LESS
Customers using self-checkout lanes at Target stores nationwide starting tomorrow (Sunday, March 17, 2024) will be limited to scanning 10 items or less. Company officials
HONEYWELL RECALLS AT LEAST 29,000 FIRE DETECTORS
The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is issuing a recall of at least 29,000 fire detectors with strobe lights because of low-frequency sounders. The CPSC