FTC warns against potential scams regarding reported government payment checks
The Federal Trade Commission Division of Consumer and Business Education is warning citizens about potential scams regarding reported government payments to Americans. The FTC’s Jennifer Leach says the government will not ask you to pay anything up
Governor Lee requests economic injury disaster loan declaration from US Small Business Association
Tennessee Governor Bill Lee is requesting Economic Injury Disaster Loan assistance from the U.S. Small Business Administration for all Tennessee small businesses and nonprofit organizations that have suffered economic injury as a result of COVID-19. Once the
Weakley County Schools Director using local media, webcasts for COVID-19 updates
In the second day of the closure of Weakley County Schools, Director Randy Frazier continues to stress safety and adherence to social distancing recommendations. Weakley County Schools Communications Director Karen Campbell says as Mr. Frazier oversees a
US Attorney gives status update on continuity of operations and warns against fraud and scams related to coronavirus
In response to the rapidly changing situation surrounding the coronavirus disease of 2019 (COVID-19), the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Tennessee is implementing the Contingency Plan and Guidance of the Department of Justice, White
Interest growing in 76th District seat
Interest is growing in the 76th District State Representative seat following Andy Holt’s announcement that he won’t seek re-election. Holt announced on Facebook his decision not to run in November after serving the district the past 10
Parkers Crossroads to receive grant funds to protect Tennessee’s military heritage
Parkers Crossroads in Henderson County will receive part of over $100,000 from the Tennessee Wars Commission in grants funding six projects in six counties across the state. Grants from the Tennessee Wars Commission, a division of the
Murray State transitioning to online instruction for remainder of 2019-20 semester
In response to mitigating the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus, Murray State University will continue the 2019-20 semester with online instruction, effective March 23rd. Murray State President Dr. Bob Jackson says all campus and student events and
More than 250 meals served by Weakley County Schools in first day of closure
School nutrition staff served 264 lunch and breakfast combos at six locations across Weakley County in the first day of school closure. Director of School Nutrition Trista Snider says those numbers will probably increase and they want
WCMES taking coronavirus precautions
Due to the COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak, Weakley County Municipal Electric System is making a few requests of its customers in order to stay as safe as possible. WCMES is asking customers not to come into the office