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Mid-South contractor fined $26,000 by state for unlicensed activity
SUMMARY: A Lakeland woman, Lisa Starzinski, was scammed by Best Around Painting LLC, an unlicensed contractor based in Mississippi but operating in Tennessee. She paid half of a \$15,000 siding job contract, but the work was never completed. After discovering the company was unlicensed and unresponsive, Starzinski filed a complaint with the state. Tennessee fined Best Around Painting \$26,000 plus nearly \$2,000 in fees for unlicensed activity following a court ruling. The Better Business Bureau advises verifying licenses, permits, and business accreditation before signing contracts or making payments to contractors. Attempts to contact the company were unsuccessful.
A Lakeland woman says she’s out of thousands of dollars after a Mid-South contractor scammed her. Now, the state of Tennessee has hit that company with a hefty fine for unlicensed activity. READ MORE: https://www.fox13memphis.com/news/mid-south-contractor-fined-26-000-by-state-for-unlicensed-activity/article_a7fc9de4-97df-44d5-98e7-b7600ba3ebb4.html
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Bread sold at Walmart, Kroger stores in TN, KY recalled over undeclared tree nut
SUMMARY: Hartford Bakery, Inc. is recalling six lots of Lewis Bake Shop Artisan Style bread sold at Walmart and Kroger in 12 states due to undeclared hazelnuts, posing a severe allergy risk. About 883 loaves with UPC 24126018152 and expiration date 07/13/2025 are affected, bearing lot codes T10 174010206 to T10 174020406. States impacted include Alabama, Kentucky, Tennessee, and others. Though no major injuries reported, one consumer experienced digestive discomfort. The error occurred during packaging changes for a hazelnut-containing bread. Consumers should return the bread for a refund and contact Hartford Bakery at 1-812-425-4642 with questions.
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Tennessee task force deploys to Texas following deadly floods
SUMMARY: Tennessee Task Force 2 (TNTF2) deployed to Texas on July 12 to assist with flood response after catastrophic flooding over the Fourth of July weekend that killed at least 129 people and left over 160 missing in Central Texas. The team, including members from Nashville Fire Department and several local agencies, will operate as a Type 3 Urban Search and Rescue team with swift water rescue capabilities. Their mission, requested by Texas officials under the Emergency Management Assistance Compact, will last up to 14 days, staging near Austin. Meanwhile, Tennessee Task Force 1’s canine team is already assisting in Kerr County.
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"The chances of finding him were very slim": Lost man, dog found in nick of time in West TN
SUMMARY: Troy Roper, 63, was rescued after nearly two days lost in a snake-infested swamp in Haywood County, Tennessee, while searching for his missing dog, Baxter. Roper, who has diabetes, was found weak and dehydrated, needing urgent medical care after becoming disoriented close to home. Emergency crews from multiple agencies conducted extensive air and ground searches, eventually locating him chest-deep in water with his dog nearby. His rescue involved specialized equipment to navigate the marshland. Both Roper and Baxter were covered in mud but unharmed. Roper was hospitalized, treated for low blood sugar and other issues, then released safely.
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