Law enforcement agencies adjusting protocols, needing protective equipment during virus outbreak
To stay safe during the COVID-19 virus outbreak, local law enforcement agencies are adjusting response protocols. Gleason Police Chief Paul Eddlemon tells Thunderbolt Radio News… (AUDIO) And as healthcare facilities work to obtain more Personal Protection Equipment
Governor Lee asking utilities, insurance providers for flexibility during State of Emergency
Governor Bill Lee is asking utilities to prohibit disconnections for non-payment and insurance providers for flexibility over non-payment during the State of Emergency due to the COVID-19 virus. During a media briefing Tuesday, Governor Lee announced he’d
Weakley County Schools remain closed through April 24
Weakley County and other schools across the state will remain closed through April 24th. During his media briefing Tuesday, Governor Bill Lee asked school superintendents across the state to extend the closure of Tennessee schools. Weakley County
Tennessee COVID-19 cases at 667
The Tennessee Department of Health’s latest report shows 667 confirmed cases of the COVID-19 coronavirus and two deaths. Of the reported 11,144 tests completed, 10,477 tested negative. The numbers released Tuesday afternoon show the state’s highest cases
Puckett Accepts Shelbyville Central Position
Seven-year Lake County High School football coach Josh Puckett has accepted a different coaching position at Shelbyville Central High School in Bedford County. Coach Puckett led the Falcons to a (61-26) record,
Weakley County government offices still operating, serving citizens
While public access has been restricted, Weakley County government departments are still operating in order to serve citizens. Weakley County Communications Director Erica Miller Moore released an action plan Tuesday for the county courthouse and county building
Tennessee reporting 615 confirmed COVID-19 cases
The Tennessee Department of Health reports 615 cases of COVID-19, with 164 in Davidson County and 93 in Shelby County. There are also two reported deaths from the virus. Those deaths were reported in Middle Tennessee. The
2020 Summer Olympics postponed to 2021
TOKYO (AP) – The Tokyo Olympics have been postponed until 2021. The International Olympic Committee has decided that the Tokyo Games cannot go ahead as scheduled this year because of the coronavirus outbreak. The IOC says the
Frazier to be briefed this week on state school plans
Weakley County Director of Schools Randy Frazier is hoping to get some guidance this week from the state’s Department of Education regarding high school graduation and how long the school closure will continue. Frazier says he hopes