TN Health Commissioner Piercey discusses testing, hospital preparedness, and tracing COVID-19 case contacts
Tennessee Health Commissioner Dr. Lisa Piercey says the state is among the nation’s leading states in COVID-19 testing, and that the state’s hospitals are prepared for the surge coronavirus patients. (AUDIO) Dr. Piercey also discussed the challenge
Department of Justice makes $850M available to help public safety agencies address COVID-19 pandemic
The Department of Justice announced Wednesday that it’s making $850 million available to help public safety agencies respond to the challenges posed by the outbreak of COVID-19, including over $3 million for West Tennesse. U.S. Attorney for
UPDATE: 2,683 COVID-19 cases in TN, 24 deaths, 200 hospitalized, 137 recovered
The Tennessee Department of Health reported 2,683 cases of the COVID-19 coronavirus Wednesday afternoon, an increase of 444 over Tuesday’s report. According to the report, 24 people have died, 200 patients have been hospitalized, and 137 people
Ned Ray McWherter Weakley County Library still serving the public through COVID-19
The Ned Ray McWherter Weakley County Library in Dresden is still serving the public through the COVID-19 pandemic. Library Director Candy McAdams says while the library is closed to the public, curbside service is being offered. McAdams
Dresden Mayor Jeff Washburn clarifies curfew hours
City of Dresden Mayor Jeff Washburn appeared on Wednesday’s “Good Times in the Morning” program on WCMT and talked with Paul Tinkle about the city’s curfew to curb the spread of COVID-19. (AUDIO)
TSSAA Gives Update on Spring Sports
Once the TSSAA postponed the girls and boys basketball state tournaments, it was inevitable the ruling would also affect spring sports in Tennessee. TSSAA Assistant Executive Director Mathew Gillespie explained how the