COVID-19
West Carroll schools close due to COVID
West Carroll schools close Thursday, Friday due to COVID By Caleb Revill Schools in the West Carroll Special School District will be closed Thursday Jan. 20 and Friday Jan. 21 due to a heavy increase in COVID cases among students, faculty and staff. Superintendent Preston Caldwell cited increasing COVID cases and quarantines among staff as…
Read MoreGibson County Health Dept. opens COVID-19 vaccine registration for all adults
By Caleb Revill The Gibson County Health Department announced that anyone 18 and older can now register for COVID-19 vaccinations, Wednesday, March 24. Gibson County EMS made a post to their Facebook page Wednesday morning providing the following link for individuals wanting to register for a vaccine: https://vaccinate.tn.gov/. The website also provides information on transportation…
Read MoreTrenton church feeding bellies and souls with food giveaway
Trenton church feeding bellies and souls with giveaway 1,200 food boxes available Wednesday By Logan Watson Trenton’s First Baptist Church North is taking a leap of faith this week. According to Reverend Ferdnando Bailey, his church is preparing to give away over 1,200 boxes of food, no matter the need, every Wednesday morning. “It’s…
Read MoreWest Tennessee Healthcare to host 3 regional COVID-19 vaccination events
By Caleb Revill West Tennessee Healthcare will be hosting three regional COVID-19 vaccination events on Saturday, Feb. 27, from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the following locations in Jackson, Humboldt and Selmer: Lane College, 545 Lane Avenue, Jackson, TN, J.F. Health, Physical Education & Recreation Building Humboldt Medical Center, 3525 Chere Carol Road, Humboldt,…
Read MoreBoost in COVID-19 vaccines expected this month
Boost in COVID-19 vaccines expected this month Health Department urges community to help seniors get vaccinated By Logan Watson An increase in COVID-19 vaccines later this month could mean a new phase designation on the horizon for Gibson County. According to Tennessee Department of Health Commissioner Dr. Lisa Piercey, a Trenton native and Milan resident,…
Read MoreGibson County lowers Age-Based Phase to 70+ for COVID-19 vaccines
By Caleb Revill Gibson County lowered its Age-Based Phase for people ages 70 and older to be able to receive COVID-19 vaccinations after a hang-up in entering the next phase for administering vaccines. As of Feb. 3, 19 of the 21 counties in West Tennessee have entered Phase 1b for COVID-19 vaccinations, and 20 of…
Read MoreGov. Bill Lee lifts restrictions on spectator sports
By Caleb Revill Gov. Bill Lee issued a statement on “Executive Order No. 75” Thursday lifting restrictions on who can participate in or attend indoor school sporting events starting Feb. 1. On Dec. 20, 2020, Lee signed “Executive Order No. 70” as Tennessee COVID-19 cases skyrocketed to record high numbers. The order limited high school…
Read MoreCounty Health Departments offer COVID-19 Vaccinations
TDH COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENTS OFFER COVID-19 VACCINATION BY APPOINTMENT Health Departments Scheduling by Phase as Vaccine Supplies Arrive NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Tennessee county health departments are now booking appointments for people in Phase 1 populations of the Tennessee COVID-19 Vaccination Plan and those aged 75 and up who wish to receive COVID-19 vaccinations. Tennesseans can…
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…
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