The Tennessee Department of Health has confirmed 4,483 additional cases and 86 deaths related to COVID-19 across the state for Wednesday, January 20. 8,556 Tennesseans have died from COVID-19. The state reported 2,653 people are currently hospitalized in Tennessee due to COVID-19. ICU Bed availability is at 8% with only 168 beds available. Area active cases/deaths: Bedford 340/90 …
With the recent hiring of Regina Bucher by Akima Intra-Data, Arnold Air Force Base now has its first female leading the Facility Support Services (FSS) II Security Service contract section. Eugene Mittuch, project manager for FSS II at Arnold, commented on the significance of this event. “It’s a first in the 60-plus years of AEDC’s …
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The Tennessee Supreme Court has issued a new order suspending of all in-person proceedings in all state and local courts in Tennessee, including but not limited to municipal, juvenile, general sessions, trial, and appellate courts, through the close of business on Wednesday, March 31, 2021. There are some exceptions. If you currently have a case …
A more contagious strain of COVID-19 could sweep through the country and become the dominate variant of the virus by March, according to a new report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The new and more transmissible strain is called SARS-CoV-2 known as B.1.1.7. Hospitals already struggle to staff personnel needed to treat current …
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Though snow days are fairly few and far between for Tennessee, whenever inclement weather does occur during the cold, winter months, the Heavy Equipment crew that oversees roads maintenance at Arnold Air Force Base is ready to tackle it head-on and keep the streets on base safe. Base Operations and Support team stays updated on …
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More than 250 dogs were rescued in Grundy County over the weekend from a property where hundreds of other animals were found dead, according to a non-profit animal rescue group. Dogs on Borrowed Time posted more than 80 photos on Facebook, showing what she described as a “bone yard” with “hundreds of deceased animals” at …
“Bone Yard” of Hundreds of Deceased Animals located in Grundy County Read More »
Gov. Bill Lee has signed a resolution authorizing major changes to the state’s Medicaid program, TennCare. Critics warned the move could lead to healthcare cuts and reduced coverage for vulnerable populations. The Medicaid waiver, greenlighted by the federal government and approved by the Tennessee General Assembly, is the first of its kind in the country, and …
Gov. Lee Signs Medicaid Waiver, Despite Stern Opposition Read More »
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A Manchester pharmacy technician accused of drug diversion has voluntarily surrendered her license and a Tullahoma physician assistant is also guilty of unprofessional conduct, according to a monthly report from the Tennessee Department of Health. Manchester Pharmacy Technician Sabrina Gilliam is guilty of drug diversion. Gilliam has voluntarily surrendered her license, according to the department …
The Tennessee Department of Health and Tennessee’s Unified Command Group have added new features to the COVID19.tn.gov website to make it easier for users to find county-specific information and request an appointment for COVID-19 vaccination. The COVID19.tn.gov website provides a simple tool for Tennesseans to find their phase in Tennessee’s COVID-19 Vaccination Plan. Updates to this tool …
