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COVID-19 vaccination timeline: When and how can you get a vaccine?
By Caleb Revill, The Mirror-Exchange The Tennessee Health Department’s Facebook page released information on a COVID-19 vaccine phases rollout timeline on Wednesday, Dec. 30. “COVID-19 vaccines remain limited at this time, and Tennessee’s allocation plan prioritizes those most at risk of illness and death from COVID-19,” said Tennessee Health Commissioner Lisa Piercey in a…
Read MoreThough difficult, 2020 brought some good news
By Crystal Burns Life came to a sudden halt on March 11 when news of the novel coronavirus, which originated in China, hit home. Many small businesses and schools were shuttered. Essential personnel were asked to risk their health and safety for the good of their communities, and the numbers of those contracting COVID-19…
Read MoreTrenton native walks county to write book
By Crystal Burns A Trenton native put his feet to the pavement to get new perspective on his home county. Steve Black, a 1987 graduate of Peabody High School, finished his 10-month journey on Halloween and has already begun writing a book about the natural history, local history, and his observations of Gibson County.…
Read MoreTrenton Health And Rehab begins vaccination process
By Crystal Burns Through a federal partnership with CVS, Trenton Health And Rehabilitation has begun the COVID-19 vaccination process. Casey Elliott, director of nursing, said a CVS pharmacist began administering the shots to Trenton Health And Rehab staff members at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 30. Early that afternoon, she said residents were scheduled to…
Read MoreNot the Christmas Day Nashville wanted to wake up to
Not the Christmas Day Nashville wanted to wake up to By Caleb Revill For Tennesseans, Christmas 2020 should be a reminder to be thankful for the things we may take for granted. I’m still relatively new to Milan and West Tennessee. For most of my life I’ve called Middle Tennessee -and Nashville- my home. I…
Read MoreSecond Harvest Mobile Pantry coming to Humboldt
When Tyson announced three years ago they were opening a poultry plant in Gibson County, it brought exuberance to the community. Even though the plans to have the plant up and running have hit a couple of snags, it did not stop Complex Manager Tom McCue and the staff from becoming entrenched in the community…
Read MoreLocal, state courts closed through Jan. 29
Tennessee Supreme Court orders provisions to suspend most in-person proceedings at local and state courts By Caleb Revill With regards to Gov. Bill Lee’s Executive Order No. 70, the Supreme Court of Tennessee has adopted provisions that will suspend almost all in-person proceedings at both local and state courts from December 28, 2020 to January…
Read MoreBailey Park CLC to begin administering vaccine
by Caleb Revill Bailey Park Community Living Center in Humboldt has been designated as a priority facility to receive the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine as an option for employees and residents, with plans to begin administering the vaccine on Monday, December 28. The plan to offer priority vaccinations to staff and residents at long-term care facilities…
Read MoreLocal people making Christmas brighter
The Giving Season by Mindy East The old saying that “it takes a village” still stands true, especially when it comes to helping children and their families at Christmas. For the past six years the Humboldt City Schools gives the opportunity for local businesses and individuals to adopt a family for Christmas. Whether it…
Read MoreReynolds takes reins in Bradford
By Crystal Burns Bradford Mayor Dwayne Reynolds presided over his first meeting Monday, Dec. 7, after being elected to the city’s top post Nov. 3. Reynolds and new Aldermen Kris Harding and Dustin Williams were sworn in by city judge Chad Butler at a previous ceremony at Butler’s office due to the increase in…
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