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Murder suspect Caprice Peete arrested after shooting at Alabama club, Taylor II still at large

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One of the 22-year-olds wanted for the murder of Dontavious Edwards last week was arrested this weekend and is the suspect in a New Year's shooting. Caprice Peete was picked up Saturday night at the club in Huntsville, Ala. and charged with a shooting that took place in the parking lot the night before. Peete allegedly got into a fight with another man, shot him in the … [Read more...] about Murder suspect Caprice Peete arrested after shooting at Alabama club, Taylor II still at large

Tennessee Dept. of Health announces revised vaccination plans

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The Tennessee Department of Health has updated the Tennessee COVID-19 Vaccination Plan and its phased approach to administering COVID-19 vaccines to Tennesseans. “COVID-19 vaccines remain limited at this time, and Tennessee’s allocation plan prioritizes those most at risk of illness and death from COVID-19,” said Tennessee Health Commissioner Lisa Piercey, MD, MBA, FAAP. “The … [Read more...] about Tennessee Dept. of Health announces revised vaccination plans

Gov. Lee calls for special legislative session on learning loss due to pandemic

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Tennessee Governor Bill Lee today announced a call for the Tennessee General Assembly to convene for a special legislative session on Jan. 19, 2021 to address urgent issues facing Tennessee students and schools in the 2021-22 school year. Preliminary data projects an estimated 50% decrease in proficiency rates in 3rd grade reading and a projected 65% decrease in proficiency in … [Read more...] about Gov. Lee calls for special legislative session on learning loss due to pandemic

Covington police searching for two suspects in Wooten Street homicide

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Covington Police are searching for two men they say are suspects in a homicide that took place Sunday afternoon. At approximately 12:55 p.m., 19-year-old Dontavious Edwards was shot on Wooten Street. He was airlifted to the Regional One Medical Center in Memphis where he underwent surgery and later died at approximately 10 p.m. Caprice Peete and Terrance Taylor II, both 22, … [Read more...] about Covington police searching for two suspects in Wooten Street homicide

A ‘monumental day’ as first COVID-19 vaccinations are administered in Tipton County

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It was over pretty quickly. "Are you done?" Atoka Police Chief Jessie Poole asked as nurse Buffie Nelms discarded the syringe. He cracked a quick joke, "It's a little late now to change my mind, I guess ..." He said he didn't feel much, barely even a sting. His Lt. James Strickland was the first person to be vaccinated in Tipton County just seconds prior. He smiled when the … [Read more...] about A ‘monumental day’ as first COVID-19 vaccinations are administered in Tipton County