Shocking Shenanigans: Revisiting Country Stars Craziest Moments The life and times of artists are chronicled in songs‚ books‚ and movies throughout time. Tragedies and utter nuttiness seem to run rampant in certain gene pools.. Sigh.. Here we’ve collected a handful of true life stories from country music’s past that will hopefully impart you with a smile‚ chuckle or a full belly laugh. All great things to help your day go well.. Faron Young In the middle 1950’s‚ post Hank Williams‚ there were only two Honky Tonk Kings that were consistently‚ and successfully charting songs: Webb Pierce‚ and Faron Young. Affectionately known as The Sheriff‚ Faron Young hailed from Shreveport‚ Louisiana‚ and became a member of the Grand Ole Opry in 1952. An army veteran‚ he charted 28 top ten hits throughout his career. In spite of all his success‚ he had a few interesting public occurrences that probably would not have gone over too well today. The first incident happened on January 5th‚ 1965‚ Faron was thrown in the pokey when he threw his drink at a police officer‚ who was trying to enforce the rules about alcohol at the Music City Club. Faron ended up paying a $75 fine for assault. Temper temper. Then there was the spanking incident.. Faron got really upset when a six-year-old girl named Nora Jo Catlett refused to come on stage with him. He claimed she even spat at him! So‚ he decided to flip her over his knee‚ and spank her right in front of everyone. Her parents were not happy about this at all and took legal action. Faron Young was found guilty by a Justice of the Peace in Wood County‚ West Virginia. He had to pay a fine of $24.00 plus $11.00 in court costs. If something like this happened today‚ the consequences would be much more serious. Faron also settled with Nora Jo's parents for $3‚500. Goodness.. https://youtu.be/HMSWAUAKJn0?si=Vj9cyNeUwI0AykCShttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IBN9uk1N2oAHank Williams The Hillbilly Poet has one of the most enduring legacies in any music genre that I can think of. He ranks in the league of the greatest ever alongside Frank Sinatra‚ George Jones‚ and Elvis. In the late 1940’s‚ and early 1950’s he was the indisputable Honky Tonk King‚ though Lefty Frizzell did give him a run for his money for sure. His legend was further established by all the shenanigans he was involved in. His life was brief‚ but in some respects‚ he lived the life of 100 men.. One such event was his arrest on April 15‚ 1950. Hank unwittingly almost burned his Tulane Hotel room down! He fell asleep while he was smoking in his bed‚ which was a city of Nashville ordinance violation. He was arrested‚ but fortunately‚ no one was hurt! Then there was an incident recalled by ‚‚‚Billy Walker in an interview. Faron Young was an up‚ and coming country star‚ at the time‚ and had just moved to Nashville with his girlfriend Billie Jean. Coincidentally‚ she was still married to her husband back in Louisiana. Anyway‚ as the story goes‚ Hank joined Faron‚ and Billie Jean out one night‚ when Hank became smitten by her. When both men went to the bathroom‚ Hank pulled a gun on Faron‚ and told him Billie Jean was going to be his girlfriend from now on‚ and that was the end of it.. https://youtu.be/Wn2e4Dhod7M?si=5WFKInQWbkCaVNcgBill Monroe The Father of Bluegrass‚ Bill Monroe revolutionized and popularized a new genre of music that combined elements of traditional Appalachian folk music with blues‚ jazz‚ and gospel influences. His innovative style of playing the mandolin and his distinctive high lonesome vocal sound set the standard for bluegrass music. On May 17‚ 1983‚ Bill Monroe was invited by then President Ronald Reagan to perform at the White House. On that day‚ he met the legendary Frank Sinatra‚ who was also performing there. Sinatra‚ ever so gracious‚ shared how he listened to the Opry in the 1940’s. Mr. Monroe didn't know who the legendary crooner was. On his way back home‚ Bill was stopped by airport security when a loaded gun was found in his briefcase! Of course‚ he was arrested. In many states it is a third degree felony‚ and carries a prison sentence. Bill Monroe‚ already 71 years of age at the time of the incident avoided prison time‚ but did pay a $15000 fine‚ which in today’s money is a whopping ‚ $47‚143.34.. https://youtu.be/MeZPAQRl7TA?si=Zq9r4iGsVJ6yPpbXGentleman Jim Reeves Jan 31‚ 1955‚ Jim Reeves was a rising country music star signed to the Independent label Abbott Records‚ owned by Fabor Robison. During a recording session in Los Angeles‚ tensions between Reeves and Robison reached a breaking point‚ resulting in a tousle with a gun in the studio.  The exact cause of the fight is unclear‚ but reports suggest it may have been over creative differences or financial disagreements. Jim demanded to be let out of his contract‚ and three weeks later‚ his wish was granted. He eventually signed with RCA Victor in 1955‚ and had his biggest crossover pop hit with ‚He’ll Have To Go. https://youtu.be/bpi8Bek6jdM?si=yeMYCsTyKV1kxF6DTom T. Hall Affectionately called The Storyteller‚ Tom wrote some of the most memorable heartfelt songs. My personal Fave is ‚That’s How I Got To Memphis‚. He was also known for his humanitarianism‚ and was always entertaining his friends at his Watertown farm. In his enduring career‚ he was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame‚ the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame‚ the IBMA Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame and the Grand Ole Opry. For many‚ singing at the storied Carnegie Hall is a dream come true. It is renowned as one of the most prestigious and iconic concert venues in the world. Established in 1891 by philanthropist Andrew Carnegie‚ it has hosted countless legendary performances by some of history's most celebrated musicians and orchestras. What sets Carnegie Hall apart is its exceptional acoustics‚ which are widely considered to be among the best in any concert hall worldwide. Well‚ how would you feel‚ if you finally get to play the prestigious Carnegie Hall with your pants unzipped during your first couple of songs? Lol‚ that’s exactly what happened on March 15‚ 1973. Tom T. Hall was headlining at Carnegie Hall‚ and did not realize his fly was open for three full songs‚ lol.. The audience saw more than what they came for! Tim McGraw‚ and Kenny Chesney Two country artists that have had phenomenal success for over two decades!. Between the two of them‚ they’ve had over 60 Billboard Radio Airplay chart toppers. It’s no wonder George Strait tapped them to join him on his 2000 tour. They had finished playing their respective sets at the Buffalo Bills stadium. Upstate New York can be real pretty in the summer. I’m sure Kenny just wanted to take a look around‚ and spotted the best way to do so‚ by horse of course. :) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z90sXvN3W5sThe slight inconvenience was that the horse belonged to an on-duty police officer. Kenny took the horse for a nice little ride until the two police officers attempted to intercept him. That’s when Tim stepped in and placed a choke hold on the officer. Tim was arrested‚ and Kenny was given a ‚Notice To Appear.‚ Thankfully‚ they both were able to get the whole ordeal squashed.. Here are their latest singles ..https://youtu.be/T-J-HssGJHs?si=XQoHu-l7FSLvfSDUhttps://youtu.be/vj7-2txcm50?si=kxD4NQJkiPKD4BboElvis Presley The King of Rock &; Roll was a force to be reckoned with. Elvis was an all around exciting performer to watch. On stage‚ and in the movies‚ early Elvis had the right stuff! But he was not just a pretty boy‚ he also had a very tough‚ and resilient streak. By October 18‚ 1956‚ Elvis had released his iconic debut‚ and ‚Blue Suede Shoes‚ was catching fire. The buzz was growing‚ especially in his hometown of Memphis. What should’ve been a routine stop at a gas station turned ugly. While Elvis was inside the gas station‚ a crowd gathered around his car. Ed Hopper‚ the owner of the gas station was irate and hit Elvis in the head! The King returned the favor with a complimentary black eye!  Another incident was a little scarier. Elvis Presley's life was put in danger before a Las Vegas show in 1970‚ when he received several threatening phone calls. The King of Rock and Roll‚ known for his charismatic performances and one-of-a-kind voice‚ faced potential harm as he prepared to take the stage in front of his adoring fans. Elvis responded in the most gangster way possible by placing a gun in each boot! Lol.. Nothing happened‚ but he was ready‚ if it did. https://youtu.be/aNYWl13IWhY?si=ETBrSbvEb3jWdSj0My Sunsetter's circle is now closed‚ thanks to all that signed up! Please help support these amazing charities! Matthew 23 Make A Wish St Jude Habitat For Humanity Persecution.org Don't forget to follow the blogger on Twitter: Listen to more good country music here  Check out our music podcasts on Pandora

Coca-Cola has recalled cans of Diet Coke‚ Sprite‚ and Fanta distributed in Alabama‚ Mississippi and Florida because of “potential foreign material.” The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) disclosed the recall in a filing on November 6th‚ saying it included 1‚557 cases of 12oz Sprite cans‚ 417 cases of 12oz Diet Coke cans‚ and 14 cases of 12oz Fanta Orange cans. ALERT: Diet Coke‚ Sprite and Fanta Recalled Due to ‘Potential Foreign Material’ https://t.co/0reFESOxlb — Breaking911 (@Breaking911) December 14‚ 2023 Delish noted: To check whether you have recalled soda‚ you’ll want to look at the best by date‚ lot number‚ and UPC code for your products. Recalled Diet Coke has a best by date of 01/29/24‚ lot no. JAN2924MBD3‚ and UPC code 49000028911. Recalled Fanta Orange has the best by date of 07/29/24‚ lot no. JUL2924MBD3‚ and UPC code 49000030730. And the recalled Sprite has the best by date of 07/29/24‚ lot no. JUL2924MBD3‚ and UPC code 49000028928. The recall is ongoing‚ and you can find all of the information here. But unfortunately‚ this isn’t the only recent recall. The recent recalls issued on applesauce pouches and cantaloupe were other alerts you might want to keep on your radar. Alert: The FDA has announced a recall of 12 packs of Diet Coke‚ Fanta Orange‚ and Sprite that were sold in Alabama‚ Florida‚ and Mississippi due to concerns about potential “foreign material” in the cans of soda. pic.twitter.com/nfYSIHwFdp — The Calvin Coolidge Project (@TheCalvinCooli1) December 14‚ 2023 NBC News added: The FDA filing shows the recall started Nov. 6‚ and it was made by United Packers‚ based in Alabama. In an email to NBC News‚ Coca-Cola Co. said the recall is complete and there are no more affected cans on the market. RELATED: Nationwide Recall Of Dry Shampoo — Cancer Causing Ingredient Found! Question for you…. Are any of you all tired of being poisoned by Big Business? How is it that they keep accidentally incorporating a bunch of cancer-causing ingredients into everything they sell? And then they act like they don’t know how this keeps happening! They do it to what you eat… They do it to what you put on your skin… And they even do it to what you spray on your hair and breath in! Yup‚ that’s the latest. Poisoning you by all 5 of your physical senses it seems. I’m sick of it — and I have a solution for you down below in this article‚ so keep reading if you are sick of it too and you’d like to break the cycle. But first‚ here’s the news: BREAKING: Nationwide recall of 20 dry shampoo products! Do this instead https://t.co/nTPKIuvyUJ pic.twitter.com/QMuqbzYzEp — DailyNoah.com (@DailyNoahNews) July 2‚ 2023 Oh 20 brands you say! Wow‚ so that’s a lot. Just 20 “oopsies” huh? How did that cancer-causing stuff get in here…we just can’t figure it out! So which brands are offenders? Pantene. Aussie. Proctor &; Gamble. Dove. Suave. Nexxus. And more: I use to love its GRAPE SMELL! https://t.co/fIR8Y6D0FX — REAL T (@REALT39311964) July 1‚ 2023 PSA DRY SHAMPOO RECALL for anyone using these brands! pic.twitter.com/xLkR14qZs0 — HAMTASTIC (@itsamandaham) October 27‚ 2022 Dry shampoo recall happening! Please spread the word. Sources in the comments. Thank you @GlamLifeGuru for sharing this info! pic.twitter.com/1mMTo7cMyx — Dez Brasil (@dezbra19) November 21‚ 2022 From Glamour‚ you gotta love the part I bolded below — we just can’t figure out how that carcinogen got in there! Last week the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced a nationwide dry shampoo recall due to “elevated levels of benzene” in dozens of aerosol products. Recalled items included Dove‚ Nexxus‚ Suave‚ Rockaholic‚ Bed Head‚ and Tresemmé dry shampoo canisters produced before October 2021. This isn’t the first time benzene contamination prompted a cosmetics recall in recent history. In December 2021‚ Procter &; Gamble recalled aerosol dry shampoo and conditioner spray products from Pantene‚ Aussie‚ and Herbal Essences due to detected benzene. Is benzene dangerous? Benzene is a chemical carcinogen. However‚ context is key: People breathe in low levels of the compound every day. “Products like cigarettes‚ gasoline‚ glues‚ paints‚ and certain plastics contain benzene‚” Reid Maclellan‚ MD‚ director of Proactive Dermatology Group and founder and CEO of artificial intelligence health care company Cortina‚ tells Glamour. And it’s true: From car emissions to gasoline while filling your lawnmower‚ there are countless opportunities to expose oneself to benzene on a day-to-day basis. Even Banana smoothies have been found to be contaminated with it‚ adds Hans Plugge‚ a principal who specializes in toxicology at Safer Chemical Analytics LLC. Relatively consistent exposure does not mean benzene is risk-free‚ however. According to Dr. Maclellan‚ short-term symptoms to high benzene exposure can include dizziness‚ confusion‚ drowsiness‚ vomiting‚ stomach irritation‚ or headache‚ and long-term effects could lead to cancer‚ anemia‚ and low blood cell counts as benzene kills white blood cells. He also says that if you have experienced any symptoms stated above‚ to seek medical attention. However‚ Plugge clarifies that it’s benzene only in high concentrations that is known to be carcinogenic and cause anemia. “The level of exposure determines the risk‚” he says. “The levels in the product described in these studies are very low and exposure is even lower.” Is the amount of benzene in the dry shampoo canisters cause for concern? How and why did benzene end up in the dry shampoo? The source of the contamination remains unclear. “The spray cans’ propellant has been identified as the source of benzene in the dry shampoo‚ and they are working with the manufacturer to get to the bottom of this‚” Dr. Maclellan says‚ though he clarifies that companies are not putting benzene into their products on purpose‚ since the harmful effects of these chemicals are universally recognized. Now‚ as I promised….let’s talk solutions. I NEVER leave you with just the problem. You know I’ve got the solution! Can I give you a much better option? How about an American-made and manufactured company that has been in business for over 38 years and has NEVER paid one single dollar over a product liability claim?   Why? Because their products are SAFE. Gee‚ imagine that….what a novel concept! In fact‚ this is EXACTLY why I started my new Mission back in February. The new mission is simply this: to help build out the Parallel-Economy. Because here’s what I realized… You THINK you have a choice between all these companies listed below in the circle‚ but what most people don’t realize is they’re all owned by only 11 companies.   11. Interesting number. Will probably be even less than that in the future when these merge even further. It’s an ILLUSION of choice. The same goes for all your media… It’s just an ILLUSION of different choices‚ but owned by these 6 companies: Now back to my Mission and my solution. I figured I would eventually need to build a Parallel-Economy from the ground up. I knew that would be a ton of work. So it was on my back-burner. In fact‚ it had been there on my back-burner since about 2016. Until suddenly‚ in January of 2023‚ I connected with a company I had never heard of before….but they’re MASSIVE. They’ve been in business for over 38 years and they’re a VERY pro-American‚ pro-Liberty‚ pro-Conservative values company! They’re an American based‚ Made-In-America‚ warehoused-in-America‚ shipped-from-America company! In fact‚ they’re the last private‚ family-owned‚ pro-American consumer goods company left in America NOT owned by those 11 companies I showed you above. Oh‚ and what if I told you the products are BETTER and often CHEAPER than what you get from those 11 companies above? Yes‚ for real. And their founder was once placed on Barack Hussein Obama’s list of the Top 10 most “Dangerous Conservatives” in America? (a list I one day hope to make myself!) Once I learned all of that‚ I knew I no longer had to build this from the ground-up by myself‚ I simply needed to partner with this awesome company to help them get the word out. So on top of being the last Family-owned major consumer goods manufacturer not part of the Big-11‚ comparable or often lower prices‚ supporting American jobs and families‚ here’s the part that ties in to the main point of this article”. Non-toxic products! That means no Arsenic‚ Cadmium‚ and Lead in their Spices! Which really‚ if we’re being honest‚ should be the bare minimum for everyone‚ right? Stunning I even have to tell you that‚ but I guess I do! But it also means no Red Dye 40 or flouride in the toothpaste or chemicals in the cleaning products‚ or Deet in the mosquito repellant. What novel concepts‚ right? Oh‚ and Black Angus beef‚ pasture raised on hundreds of thousands of acres. Free roaming with plenty of open air between all the cattle. Grass fed. No hormones and no antibiotics.  Never! Oh‚ and it’s CHEAPER than Omaha Steaks! But that’s a whole other topic! Sound good to anyone else? Me too! The reason you’ve never heard of them is because it’s Invite Only. I can get you in‚ but you can’t just go sign up. They only want people on the same mission to join and they’re happy to say “no” to the Far-Left Libs! They’ve been doing it for 37 years and it’s been working great. Everyone gets a personal‚ white glove‚ concierge customer service support to get you access to everything they have. Imagine that! No call centers from India. Just real‚ friendly‚ helpful and NICE Americans helping Americans! Wow‚ like going back in a time-machine. So it is Invite only…and good thing you know someone that has the invites….(me!). If you’d like to find out more and get a FREE personal invite‚ just go here:  https://FedUpSwitch.com It’s the real deal‚ and because they don’t raise the Black Angus like the big companies do‚ they may have the SHUT OFF invites if they grow too fast. So if you want in‚ let me know soon. There’s only one pro-American‚ American made and manufactured‚ chemical free‚ toxin free‚ hormone free‚ company left….and I’m teaming up with them to FIGHT BACK! Who’s with me? Watch this: Ready to join us? Now 130‚000 people and counting strong! GO HERE: https://t.co/WeCSXGZQEH pic.twitter.com/5JtDvrOgFl — DailyNoah.com (@DailyNoahNews) December 14‚ 2023 As I said‚ it’s Invite Only and the invite is completely free! In fact‚ I’ve assembled a team of patriots who will personally get you invited and signed up….if you want in. Americans Helping Americans. Patriots Helping Patriots. It’s called “Patriot Switch” and I think the name says it all. Folks‚ we don’t have many strongholds left. This is one. And I’m all in. If you’d like to find out more and get a FREE personal invite‚ just go HERE. Tell them Noah sent you and I promise you will get a personal call‚ text or email. Don’t freak out when you do. And make sure you tell them you are interested in the Black Angus beef too! I know I tend to get concerned when I get messages from numbers I don’t recognize‚ but if you request a Free Invite (Link here) you WILL have someone from my Inner Circle reach out to you….so be ready! These are awesome people and I think you’ll love getting a chance to talk with them. And they’ll help get you all set up. Who’s with me and who’s ready to stop using toxic products? Your friend‚ – Noah p.s. Since everyone gets personal attention‚ we will take these in the order in which they come in.  So if you are excited‚ ask for your invite now or you might be far down on the list.  I have a great team‚ but they can only do so much and they’ll work on a first-come‚ first-served basis. Request a free Invite here SHARE!

A Mississippi police officer was arrested for allegedly shoplifting a pair of sneakers at a Dick’s Sporting Goods while in uniform. Robin Conner‚ 33‚ was busted for reportedly attempting to walk out of the store in a $140 pair of tennis shoes. Conner‚ a now-fired Columbus officer‚ was arrested and charged with misdemeanor shoplifting. On-duty cop arrested for shoplifting while in uniform: ‘It’s embarrassing for the department’ https://t.co/oc6tbvhcNg pic.twitter.com/Gm2Kceb71n — New York Post (@nypost) February 23‚ 2024 “It’s embarrassing for the department‚ but we’re going to treat her like we would anybody else‚” her police chief‚ Joseph Daughtry‚ reportedly said. From the New York Post: Daughtry said a store employee caught Conner trying to steal the shoes‚ and detained her before calling 911. Told the officer was in uniform‚ dispatchers called a supervisor at Conner’s own precinct — with Chief Daughtry and his assistant chief responding along with the officer’s captain. Conner’s colleagues then arrested her and brought her to the Lowndes County Adult Detention Center in her own patrol car‚ according to WTVA. Conner was immediately placed on administrative leave‚ but the Columbus city council voted unanimously Thursday to fire her‚ after two years on the force‚ WTVA reports. She is also charged with misdemeanor shoplifting for stealing goods worth less than $1‚000 and was given an $862 surety bond‚ according to WCBI. Remember‚ only police officers should be trusted to carry firearms in public places. After all‚ they're well trained and have the highest of moral standards.https://t.co/0LMLhJEJUL — Feni𝕏 Ammunition (@FenixAmmunition) February 22‚ 2024 “We have a job to do‚ and we’re held to a higher standard. And the community is just starting to trust us‚ and to take this gut punch really hurts‚” Daughtry said‚ according to the Daily Mail.  Daily Mail added: Conner had recently shared a post to her Facebook account featuring selfies of her wearing her officer uniform with the caption ‘Happy National law enforcement day’ accompanied by three heart emojis. People took to the comments following the news of her alleged shoplifting‚ with one user joking ‘I would have bought you them shoes.’ ‘Wait‚ did you just get charged for shoplifting while on the clock‚ in uniform and in your patrol car? Such a disgrace to the badge‚’ another user said. The police officer has even used her personal Facebook account to share messages on behalf of the Columbus Police Department – including one that said: ‘Family and friends please stay at home off the roadways. It’s going to get worse and it’s going to turn into black ice tonight. Please and Thank you Columbus Police Department.’ She also used her Facebook page to share cocktail recipes‚ her extensive perfume collection and plenty of pictures of her on duty as a cop.

Emergency officials responded to a hazmat situation reported at the Sharp Packing Solutions building in Lehigh County‚ Pennsylvania. 54 individuals went to the hospital after a “chemical odor” reportedly made employees feel sick at the pharmaceutical packaging company. “Emergency officials‚ along with medical personnel‚ are on the scene and declared a level three mass casualty incident after more than 52 people were hospitalized due to exposure to a chemical odor hazmat situation inside a building in Lehigh‚ Pennsylvania. Numerous employees reported nausea‚ vomiting‚ and headaches. Special Operations crews are monitoring the interior of the building‚ and the cause has not yet been determined‚” Rawsalerts writes. #BREAKING: Mass Casualty Incident Declared as 50+ has been hospitalized due to a Chemical Hazmat Situation #Lehigh | #Pennsylvania Emergency officials‚ along with medical personnel‚ are on the scene and declared a level three mass casualty incident after more than 52… pic.twitter.com/Ws0WM4WCjq — R A W S A L E R T S (@rawsalerts) February 23‚ 2024 NBC 10 Philadelphia reports: Officials said 154 employees were working in the building at the time of the incident and 54 of them were sent to hospitals for evaluations. A spokesperson said more than 20 of those employees were sent to Lehigh Valley Hospital – Cedar Crest while 10 were sent to Lehigh Valley Hospital – Muhlenberg. Most of the employees didn’t have any symptoms but were checked as a precaution‚ according to the spokesperson. The spokesperson also said a few of the employees had minor symptoms such as a headache or hoarse throat but no one was seriously injured. Firefighters are inspecting the building. So far they haven’t detected anything hazardous. At least 52 people hospitalized in hazmat incident at Sharp Corporation in Lehigh County‚ Pennsylvania. https://t.co/fh7jOhJRiN — 𝕔hi𝓁𝓁iຖ໐iË¢ (@chiIIum) February 23‚ 2024 “So far‚ at least 30 people were treated at Lehigh Valley Hospital–Cedar Crest and Lehigh Valley Hospital–Muhlenberg after a hazmat situation was reported Friday afternoon at the Sharp Services building in Upper Macungie Township‚” CBS Philadelphia wrote. HAZMAT UPDATE: So far‚ at least 30 people were treated at Lehigh Valley Hospital–Cedar Crest and Lehigh Valley Hospital–Muhlenberg after a hazmat situation was reported Friday afternoon at the Sharp Services building in Upper Macungie Township. @ARobertsCBS has the latest. pic.twitter.com/t9kFmeiEc5 — CBS Philadelphia (@CBSPhiladelphia) February 23‚ 2024 Per CBS News: Lehigh County Special Operations and fire officials found no abnormal readings at the scene‚ police said. It’s still unclear what the source of the odor was. A Sharp spokesperson shared the following statement with CBS News Philadelphia following reports of the hazmat situation. “We are deeply grateful for the swift and thorough response from local emergency services‚ and we are currently working closely with local officials to investigate the source of the odor in Building 01 of our Allentown campus. The building’s production floor was shut down and evacuated‚ and we understand those staff who experienced symptoms are recovering at area hospitals or at home. At this time‚ Sharp’s Environment Health and Safety leaders and facility management are coordinating with local officials to investigate and address the source of the odor. The Special Operations Team from the County of Lehigh Emergency Management Agency conducted an extensive hazardous materials evaluation of the impact area and found no evidence of any hazardous chemicals or odors. We will remain in contact with local officials and keep our employees informed when we have more to share.” Emergency crews cleared the building‚ allowing people to re-enter Friday afternoon. WATCH:

Two members of the Mississippi Army National Guard died Friday afternoon after their AH-64 Apache attack helicopter crashed near Booneville. The helicopter went down around 2 p.m. local time during a “routine training flight.” “Today at approximately 2pm‚ the Mississippi National Guard experienced an Apache AH-64 helicopter crash during a routine training flight in Prentiss County. Tragically‚ both Guardsmen on board did not survive. Safety crews are currently working the scene of the crash with local authorities‚” Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves said. Today at approximately 2pm‚ the Mississippi National Guard experienced an Apache AH-64 helicopter crash during a routine training flight in Prentiss County. Tragically‚ both Guardsmen on board did not survive. Safety crews are currently working the scene of the crash with local… — Governor Tate Reeves (@tatereeves) February 23‚ 2024 NBC News reports: The victims have not been publicly identified‚ but the Mississippi National Guard said one was a member of its A Company 1-149 Aviation Regiment Unit while the other was assigned to its D Company 2-151 Lakota Medical Evacuation Unit. “Our paramount concern at this time is to ensure proper casualty assistance is conducted to support the surviving family members‚” the Mississippi National Guard said. The two-seat AH-64 Apache was on a routine training flight when it was reported down in a wooded area about 2 p.m.‚ the Mississippi National Guard said in a statement. The sheriff of Prentiss County‚ Randy Tolar‚ told NBC affiliate WLBT of Jackson that the aircraft went down off Highway 30 near Mount Olive Baptist Church. BREAKING: 2 Mississippi National Guard members killed in helicopter crash during training flight https://t.co/tkkLVK0ONa — Fox News (@FoxNews) February 23‚ 2024 MISSISSIPPI NATIONAL GUARD STATEMENT ON CRASHED APACHE AH-64 HELICOPTER “The Mississippi National Guard is reporting a military helicopter crash today near Boonville‚ Miss.‚ in Prentiss County. The military aircraft was an AH-64 Apache‚ flying a routine training flight. The… https://t.co/KXoVaUy7hE pic.twitter.com/uhIJFaNhgD — Mario Nawfal (@MarioNawfal) February 23‚ 2024 Army Times added: The Mississippi crash is the second Apache crash this month and the third known Apache accident since an Army-wide aviation safety stand down in April 2023. An Apache helicopter from the Utah National Guard went down near Salt Lake City on Feb. 12‚ injuring the National Guard soldier and Air Force pilot who were aboard. In May 2023‚ two pilots from the 16th Combat Aviation Brigade were injured when their Apache crashed near Yakima Training Center‚ Washington. WATCH: