Archives: 2021

Tennessee GOP lawmakers sprint in bid to curb COVID rules

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) – Republican lawmakers in Tennessee could be voting as soon as the week’s end on whether to ban most businesses from solely requiring proof of COVID-19 vaccination for their customers and workers. The GOP-controlled General Assembly could also severely limit when companies and government entities – including schools – can require masks amid the pandemic. Lawmakers on…

Pet of the Week: Oakley

This week’s Pet of the Week from Saving the Animals Together is Oakley! Oakley is a lively love bug! She would do well in a home with another dog and a fairly active family. Oakley loves cuddles and rope toys. She enjoys playing tug and running before a nice snuggle on the couch for nap time. She is 2-years-old, crate…

Multiplying Good: Jerry Privitt

Jerry Privitt is the chief and co founder of the Humboldt Area Rescue squad. “He’s got such a heartbeat for this community. Not only in rescue but whatever needs doing you can call J.P., as we lovingly call him, and he’s going to come to your aid,” said friend and co founder of the rescue squad Andy Rice. More than…