Sweetwater Hospital Association officials are encouraging local residents to get vaccinated against COVID-19.
On May 11, Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee announced the end of all federally funded pandemic unemployment compensation programs in Tennessee, effecti…
On April 10, Sweetwater Hospital hosted a vaccination clinic in Vonore and Greenback, distributing approximately 400 vaccines to community mem…
After an analysis of the risks and benefits of the Janssen/Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine, the Advisory Committee on Immunization Prac…
Chota Community Health Services’ “Operation Vaccination” recently held a drive-through COVID-19 vaccination event to encourage people to conti…
Approximately 20% of Monroe County residents have been vaccinated against COVID-19, according to Monroe County Mayor Mitch Ingram.
The Monroe County Health Department is continuing to receive a good turnout from people to receive their COVID-19 vaccinations.
The most recent federal COVID-19 relief bills are giving local residents aid in paying for funerals resulting from the coronavirus pandemic.
Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee announced Monday that all Tennessee adults will be eligible for COVID-19 vaccination no later than April 5. Tennessean…
Tennessee Wesleyan University (TWU) President Dr. Harley Knowles believes the university has been very fortunate, lately, in the COVID-19 pandemic.
Teachers and staff of the Monroe County School System received their vaccinations Saturday at the former Hiwassee College.
Last week, the Tennessee Department of Health announced state-specific visitation restrictions for long-term care facilities will end effectiv…
Monroe County Mayor Mitch Ingram stated the local area is starting to see a “light at the end of the tunnel” concerning COVID-19 numbers.
The Tennessee Department of Health is reminding adults aged 70 and older they are now eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccination.
Tennessee will see expanding access to COVID-19 vaccination with the launch of a new federal retail pharmacy program.
The Tennessee Department of Health is expanding access to COVID-19 vaccination with a particular focus on rural and underserved areas.
Tennessee will begin administering COVID-19 vaccinations to Tennesseans aged 70 and older this week as the state has begun receiving increased…
Monroe County Schools Director Dr. DeAnna McClendon recently discussed how things are going in the Monroe County School System since the stude…
The Tennessee Department of Health has updated Tennessee’s COVID-19 Vaccination Plan as the fight continues against COVID-19.
Multiple local and statewide officials ranging from school leaders to health care professionals met at Sequoyah High School last Thursday to d…
Following discussions of the virus during the COVID-19 meeting at Sequoyah High School last Thursday, guest speakers, Scott Brower and Dr. Joh…
People ages 75 and older can now receive the COVID-19 vaccinations across the county.
The Tennessee Department of Health has updated the Tennessee COVID-19 Vaccination Plan and its phased approach to administering COVID-19 vacci…
Monroe County Schools has closed until after the holiday break due to the lack of available teachers.
Monday was the first day of COVID-19 vaccinations for Monroe County.
Monroe County Mayor Mitch Ingram urged caution with the Christmas holiday upcoming and also discussed the COVID-19 vaccine that has arrived in…