Crockett County’s first COVID-19 cases have been reported at local nursing home
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Crockett County’s first COVID-19 cases have been reported at local nursing home

According to Mayor Gary Reasons, over the past 24 hours there have been multiple COVID-19 tests given in Crockett County. One in particular that was concerning, came back as inconclusive but has been retested and is negative. Results of COVID-19 are updated on the Tennessee Department of Health’s website and social media daily at 2…

Hotline launched for emergency assistance
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Hotline launched for emergency assistance

The Tennessee Department of Human Services (TDHS) launched a special hotline this month to help make it easier for families with children to check on their application for emergency cash assistance. Applicants can call 833-496-0661 to learn the status of their application, including approval or denial and how much money the approved family can expect…

CROCKETT COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT OPENS COVID-19 ASSESSMENT SITE
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CROCKETT COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT OPENS COVID-19 ASSESSMENT SITE

Alamo, Tenn. – The Crockett County Health Department has established COVID-19 assessment sites for county residents meeting pre-screening and pre-registration requirements.  Crockett County’s COVID-19 assessment sites are: Crockett County Health Department 209 N. Bells Street, Alamo, TN. 38001 Testing Hours: 1:30 -3:30 p.m. Monday – Friday Crockett County residents who have concerns they may have…

Important Information From the Crockett County Director of Special Education, Katie Metcalf
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Important Information From the Crockett County Director of Special Education, Katie Metcalf

Crockett County Director of Special Education, Katie Metcalf, helps many students across the county and has asked that the following information be shared for her students and their families. She has mailed this information to each student, however, occasionally there may be changes in addresses or updates that the school has not received and she…

State Board of Education to Address Graduation and Teacher Candidate Requirements Amid Public Health Crisis
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State Board of Education to Address Graduation and Teacher Candidate Requirements Amid Public Health Crisis

Today, the State Board of Education announced that the Board will convene a special called electronic meeting April 9th at 2:00 PM CDT to enact emergency rules governing K-12 graduation requirements for Tennessee’s high school seniors in response to the ongoing COVID-19 public health crisis. “Our Board takes our responsibility to students, educators, and districts…