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US sues Chick-fil-A franchisee for allegedly denying manager Saturdays off
1+ week, 6+ day ago (181+ words) (CNN) - The United States government is suing one of Chick-fil-A's franchisees, claiming religious discrimination when it allegedly denied a worker Saturday Sabbaths. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission says a manager at a Chick-fil-A franchisee in the Austin, Texas, area called…...
Seasoning blend under recall due to possible Salmonella contamination
1+ week, 6+ day ago (126+ words) (Gray News) - A Utah company is recalling seasoning blends sold in Walmart stores nationwide due to a possible Salmonella contamination. Blackstone Products announced the recall of its Blackstone Parmesan Ranch 7. 3 oz blends on May 15. Officials said the recall was based…...
Some Japanese snack packages are turning black-and-white as Iran war depletes ink supply
2+ week, 3+ day ago (57+ words) WTOK Some Japanese snack packages are turning black-and-white as Iran war depletes ink supply Doctor on hantavirus ship tests negative, leaves isolation unit The Good Side: Dog and cat best friends House leaders react to latest Louisiana congressional redistricting move...
Social media influencer arrested, accused of refusing to pay for almost $400 of food at restaurant
2+ week, 5+ day ago (146+ words) NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV/Gray News) - A social media influencer was arrested after allegedly refusing to pay for almost $400 worth of food from a Nashville restaurant. Dalton Eatherly, also known as "Chud the Builder," was arrested on May 9. According to an…...
Popcorn seasoning recalled due to possible salmonella contamination
3+ week, 3+ hour ago (113+ words) (CNN) - There is an important consumer alert involving some popcorn seasoning. JCB Flavors is recalling its Popping Topping sour cream and onion seasoning because it may be contaminated with salmonella. The Food and Drug Administration said the company initiated the…...
Knights of Columbus and Vitalant host Spring and Summer Fling blood drive
3+ week, 3+ day ago (70+ words) WTOK Knights of Columbus and Vitalant host Spring and Summer Fling blood drive Board of Supervisors and LCSD Sheriff Calhoun react to possible new jail in downtown Meridian Meridian track team brings home medals, school record from state meet Cater's…...
Cater's Market celebrates 20 years with new carousel horse
3+ week, 3+ day ago (486+ words) MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) - Lauderdale County officials joined other community leaders Tuesday in celebrating a milestone in the life of one of Meridian's most well-known restaurants. Cater's Market marked 20 years in business with the unveiling of a carousel horse named "Handy....
5th annual Bud n" Boilin" held in Singing Brakeman Park
3+ week, 6+ day ago (221+ words) WTOK MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) - The 5th annual Bud N" Boilin" took place on Saturday afternoon at Singing Brakeman Park, with people coming from all over for the great music, cold drinks, and of course" the crawfish! Over 6, 000 pounds of mud bugs…...
1-in-50 million split-color lobster is spared the boiling pot and will soon go on display
1+ mon, 5+ day ago (89+ words) WTOK 1-in-50 million split-color lobster is spared the boiling pot and will soon go on display Police officer dies and another critically injured after shooting at Chicago hospital Plane crash reported in Minnesota neighborhood, officials confirm 2 dead World War II…...
Bipartisan group of senators introduce bill to make rotisserie chicken SNAP-eligible
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (267+ words) The senators this week introduced what they're calling the Hot Rotisserie Chicken Act, which would make the supermarket staple an eligible purchase under the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program, formerly known as food stamps. The SNAP program provides a monthly stipend…...