Ringing bells, chimes for hope, unity during COVID-19
If you’ve been driving around the Ken-Tenn area, you’ve probably seen teddy bears or stuffed animals in house windows or outside on front porches. The “bear hunts,” as they’ve been called, are a way for communities to
Gov. Lee issues “safer-at-home” order, closes all non-essential businesses for two weeks
All non-essential businesses in Tennessee are closing for the next two weeks after Governor Bill Lee issued a stay-at-home order Monday to help curb the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus. (AUDIO) Governor Lee also announced the closing
UPDATE: 1,834 COVID-19 cases in Tennessee, 13 deaths
The Tennessee Department of Health reported 1,834 cases of COVID-19 Monday afternoon and 13 deaths. There have been 148 individuals hospitalized with the virus. Shelby County has the highest number of cases in the state with 396,
Weakley County Schools to remain closed until April 30
Weakley County Schools Director Randy Frazier announced Monday that the district will continue to follow the latest social distancing guidelines and, therefore, extend school closures until April 30. “Safety must be a priority for us,” noted Frazier
Dresden mayor discusses city’s mandatory curfew to slow spread of COVID-19
Beginning immediately, the City of Dresden is implementing a mandatory curfew from dusk to dawn to fight the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus. Dresden Mayor Jeff Washburn tells Thunderbolt Radio News… (AUDIO) Mayor Washburn adds that implementing
City of Dresden implementing curfew, other mandatory social distancing steps
The City of Dresden is implementing a curfew and other mandatory social distancing measures to address the continued spread of the Covid-19 coronavirus in Dresden. The following is a statement from the City of Dresden: Today, Monday,
COVID-19 Unified Command announces action taken in the Gallatin Center for Rehabilitation COVID-19 outbreak
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Tennessee Governor Bill Lee’s COVID-19 Unified Command announced the following actions taken for a COVID-19 outbreak at the Gallatin Center for Rehabilitation and Healing. Unified Command is a joint operation between the Tennessee Department
Weakley Co. Mayor Bynum discusses “new normal” amid COVID-19 pandemic, authority on “shelter in place”
The COVID-19 pandemic has forced schools to close, courthouses to close their doors to the public, industries to reduce their workforce, and restaurants to adapt to curbside or delivery only service. It’s what Weakley County Mayor Jake
Weakley Co. Jail inmate accused of coercing victim to change statement
A Weakley County Jail inmate is accused of coercing a victim to change her statement. According to an affidavit, while Martin Police Investigator Sarah Rogers was reviewing phone recordings from the Weakley County Jail, 23-year-old Robert Thomas,