SCAMMERS USE TECHNOLOGY AS PLATFORM TO SWINDLE TENNESSEANS
As technology is increasingly prevalent in our daily lives, scammers are using these new tools to reinvent their schemes and swindle unsuspecting consumers. To help
HUMAN CASE OF WEST NILE VIRUS CONFIRMED IN TENNESSEE
Tennessee health officials say they have confirmed a human case of West Nile virus in Shelby County. A statement from the Shelby County Health Department
U.S. JOB GROWTH SLOWED IN JULY; WAGE GROWTH REMAINS MODEST
Businesses hired a modest 157,000 workers in July as the nation’s unemployment rate ticked down to 3.9 percent, the Labor Department reported on Friday. The
PEYTON MANNING ADOPTS ABUSED DOG
An abused puppy in Mississippi will be leading a better life after she was adopted by retired NFL quarterback Peyton Manning. The “tiny, two pound”
LAWSUIT CLAIMS WALMART STOLE TECHNOLOGY TO KEEP PRODUCE FRESH
Walmart is being sued by a Silicon Valley company that says the largest U.S. retailer stole its technology to prolong the shelf life of produce.
KROGER THREATENS TO BAN VISA CARDS
Kroger, the biggest supermarket chain in the U.S., is threatening to bar the use of Visa credit cards in a dispute over the “swipe” fees
WHAT IS THE MOST DANGEROUS MILE MARKER OF I-40 IN CUMBERLAND COUNTY?
What is the most dangerous mile marker of I-40 in Cumberland County when it comes to fatal accidents? According to a report released to 105.7
CUMBERLAND COUNTY FATHER NEEDING ASSISTANCE IN BATTLE WITH CANCER
A Cumberland County father has started a battle with cancer and is needing help in obtaining treatment. Earlier this month, Cody Parsons underwent surgery to
TENNESSEE CROP AND CATTLE REPORT – JULY 29, 2018
CROP REPORT The crops are in mostly good condition, though rains have been spotty even within counties, causing top and sub-soil moisture levels to start
TSA SURVEILLANCE PROGRAM CRITICIZED FOR TRACKING AMERICAN CITIZENS
A Transportation Security Administration domestic-surveillance program is drawing criticism for tracking information from U.S. citizens not suspected of any crimes. The program has drawn criticism
PUBLIX SAYS NO DOGS IN GROCERY CARTS, INCLUDING SERVICE PETS
Publix is cracking down on dogs—even service animals. The grocery chain has posted signs at all of their locations, telling shoppers to leave their pets
AIRLINE KICKS 20 OFF FLIGHT, SAYS HEAT WAVE MADE PLANE TOO HEAVY
British Airways booted 20 passengers off one flights from London City Airport – because the hot weather made the plane too heavy. The airline said
JILTED BRIDESMAID SEEKS (AND IS GRANTED) REFUND FROM JETBLUE
A bridesmaid has asked JetBlue to refund her ticket after being fired from her role as bridesmaid in her friend’s upcoming wedding. Courtney Duffy, an
COMPANY MAKES CASKETS THAT LOOK LIKE MINI FISHING BOATS
Joel Schmidt’s creation came about after he sat beside his ailing father, joking about burying him in a fishing boat. His company, Glory Boats, makes
TWITTER LOSES ONE-FIFTH OF ITS MARKET VALUE ON WEAK USER NUMBERS
Twitter shares lost more than 20 percent of their value Friday, its second-biggest loss since going public in 2013. The social-media service reported weak user
FACEBOOK STOCK SUFFERS LARGEST ONE-DAY DROP IN HISTORY
Facebook lost about $119 billion of its value yesterday, marking the biggest one-day loss in U.S. market history. The company’s shares plunged $41.24, or almost
KEEP YOUR HOME SAFE DURING SUMMER TRAVELS
Whether your vacation plans include sunshine, mountain vistas or ocean waves, the Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance reminds consumers to evaluate their insurance risks
COCA-COLA RAISING SODA PRICES; CONSUMERS LIKELY TO FEEL EFFECT
Soda lovers might want to start stocking up. James Quincey, CEO of the Coca-Cola Company, said Wednesday the company would be raising the prices of
FACEBOOK SHARES FALL AS USER GROWTH SLOWS
Only months after a data-privacy scandal, Facebook is seeing fewer frequent users than it expected. The social-media company reported 2.23 billion monthly active users, just
MANKIND COULD HAVE ‘ELECTRONIC IMMORTALITY’ BY 2050
If you’ve ever thought living forever was just a science-fiction pipe dream, that dream may just become reality by the middle of this century. Futurist
KRAFT HEINZ RECALLS TACO BELL CHEESE DIP FOR BOTULISM RISK
Kraft Heinz is recalling around 7,000 cases of cheese dip that could potentially lead to botulism. The company is recalling Taco Bell Salsa Con Queso
FRIENDS OF THE TRAILS COMPLETES ONE PROJECT IN CITY, EYES ANOTHER
A recently completed walking trail in Cumberland County is slated to open soon. 1057 News spoke this morning with John Conrad, president of Friends of
GOLDFISH RECALLED BY PEPPERIDGE FARM BECAUSE OF SALMONELLA FEARS
Pepperidge Farm is voluntarily recalling four varieties of Goldfish Crackers because of fears they could potentially have salmonella. The company yesterday took the action after
SOME RITZ CRACKER PRODUCTS RECALLED OVER POSSIBLE SALMONELLA RISK
Mondelez International is issuing a voluntary recall for some of its Ritz Crackers products because of a potential risk of salmonella. The Hanover, New Jersey-based