The agency still doesn’t know what’s inside jerkies, tenders and strips that have sickened thousands of dogs and killed hundreds. An ongoing investigation is focused on treats imported from China. Pet owners should watch for loss of appetite, listlessness and vomiting.
FDA Asks Dog Owners For Help With Illnesses Linked To Jerky
FedEx Preps For Big Year Playing Santa As Holiday Shopping Moves Online
Memphis-based FedEx plans to handle 22 million packages on its busiest day this year, according to an announcement made by the company.
Pulaski Is Latest TN Town Requiring Prescription For Cold Meds Used to Make Meth
In recent months roughly a dozen cities have passed laws to make it harder to get pseudoephedrine.
Creating A New State Department Didn’t Change A Thing For Developmentally Disabled Tennesseans
A new report claims the state of Tennessee doesn’t adequately care for people with developmental disabilities. But the state agency responsible for those programs says their hands are tied by the state budget.
Chopper Crashes, Kills Memphis Medical Crew Before Reaching Sick Child
On an otherwise routine call to transport a patient to Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital in Memphis, a medical helicopter went down Tuesday morning. All three people on board were killed.
Be More Like Ted Cruz? Tennessee Senator Alexander Says No Way
Tennessee Senator Lamar Alexander is facing pressure from conservative activists as he runs for re-election. But the senator says he’s not like his outspoken Tea Party colleague from Texas.
Lawsuit Targets Tennessee’s Refusal To Recognize Gay Marriages From Other States
A lawsuit filed in federal court Monday would require Tennessee to legally recognize marriages of gay couples that have taken place in other states. Right now Tennessee’s constitution say such marriages are not valid in the state.
Challenger’s First TV Ad Claims Sen. Alexander “Snuck In” Billions In Shutdown Deal
The 30 second spot features State Rep. Joe Carr standing in front of a dam, telling viewers that conservatives “fought the good fight” trying to defund ObamaCare.
Titans Owner Bud Adams Has Died
The Houston Chronicle reported late Monday morning that Tennessee Titans owner Bud Adams has died of natural causes at age 90.
It’s Irresistible: Why Nashville’s Rising Skyline Isn’t Purely About Economics
Construction in Nashville is booming—not just outward, but upward. Some explanations deal in practicalities and economics, but others speak to ambition, or poeticize a human drive toward the sky.