Recent studies have found that obesity increases the risk for severe Covid-19 symptoms
TENNESSEE – According to the health officials, a new study finds nearly 80% of people who were hospitalized from Covid-19, on a ventilator, or died-were overweight or obese. A new CDC study of more than 70,000 hospitalized Covid-19 patients revealed that 50.8% of those patients…
Two Nashville colleges announced a return to in-person classes for the fall semester
TENNESSEE – According to the statement, the Lipscomb University officials announced plans to return to a fully in-person learning and living campus experience when fall classes begin Aug. 23. Lipscomb has invested more than $6 million in preparations and resources to protect and serve its students,…
The state will receive $4.9 million from a $188.6 million multistate settlement over deceptive marketing claims against a maker of surgical mesh products
Chattanooga, TN – Attorney General Herbert Slatery’s office announced Tennessee’s share in the settlement with Boston Scientific Corporation involving 47 states and Washington, D.C. The complaint claims the company misrepresented the safety of the synthetic woven fabric implanted in women by failing to disclose potential…
A medical marijuana bill making its way through the Tennessee General Assembly will go before the senate health and welfare committee on Wednesday
Chattanooga, TN – According to the statement, if passed, the bill would request the Tennessee Department of Health to perform a study on medical marijuana licensing and regulations in neighboring states. A report those findings to the general assembly’s health committees by December 15 of…
Three University of Tennessee football players are facing an indefinite suspension from the team after campus police logs show they were arrested on misdemeanor charges related to drug possession and paraphernalia in a dorm
Chattanooga, TN- According to the statement, Martavius French, Isaac Washington and Aaron Willis were among five people arrested for a incident at Stokely Hall on the Knoxville campus. Another student and a juvenile were also arrested. French is a freshman linebacker from Memphis who did not…
The Tennessee Department of Health has updated Tennessee’s COVID-19 Vaccination Plan as the state continues to prioritize Tennesseans most at risk of hospitalization and death from COVID-19
Chattanooga, TN – According to the statement, Tennesseans in Phase 1c of the state’s plan are now eligible to receive COVID-19 vaccination. The officials have announced that the phase 1c of the state’s COVID-19 Vaccination Plan includes Tennesseans age 16 and older with high-risk health…
A bill in Tennessee would make obstructing a highway a felony and it will grant immunity to drivers who unintentionally injure or kill someone blocking a highway
Chattanooga, TN – According to the officials, that would include protesters who illegally block roadways. Under HB 513, if a driver “who is exercising due care” unintentionally injures or kills someone blocking a highway, the driver would be immune from prosecution for the injury or…
Tennessee Republicans put universities in the state on notice after the ETSU men’s basketball team knelt during the national anthem last week
TENNESSEE – According to the statement, Tennessee Lt. Gov. Randy McNally and 26 state senators signed the letter addressed to ETSU, Tennessee-Chattanooga, Tennessee-Martin, Middle Tennessee State, East Tennessee State, Tennessee Tech, University of Tennessee, Memphis and Austin Peay. “The National Anthem is a symbol of pride for…
A man has been charged after police said his four-year-old son ingested heroin left in a bedroom at a home in Donelson
TENNESSEE – His name is Kevin Howell and he explained he had returned home to their residence on Springview Drive and emptied his pockets, placing his heroin on a side table. He was watching his four-year-old son, while the child’s mother was outside doing chores. Howell…
Twelve people have died in Tennessee as a result of last week’s extreme winter weather
Chattanooga, TN – According to the statement, the Tennessee Department of Health confirms currently a total of twelve deaths described as weather-related. Four deaths occurred in Shelby County, two deaths in Sumner County, while Dickson, Maury, Overton, Williamson, Lawrence, and McNairy counties each reported one…