Tennessee received 5,000 courses of molnupirvar from Merck, which is slightly less effective according to early clinical data, and 1,000 courses for Pfizer’s Paxlovid. They’ll be available for free through some Walmart pharmacies across the state, but supplies are very limited at the moment.
COVID antiviral pills are now available for free in Tennessee, but access is limited
New documents prove Rutherford County disproportionately jails black children, and it’s getting worse
Rutherford County has been jailing Black children at a disproportionately high rate, according to newly obtained data. And, in a departure from national trends, the county’s racial disparity is getting worse, not better.
Omicron may feel like a common cold, but docs say ‘long COVID’ is still a risk
Health experts are warning that people should remain careful during the Omicron variant surge.
Behind the scenes: How ‘This Is Nashville’ will collaborate with the WPLN news desk
For our upcoming daily show, This Is Nashville, transparency is important. So, we want to take you behind the scenes as we build this show from the ground up.
Here’s what is closed or canceled in Nashville due to rising COVID cases
Though the city has long since ditched its capacity restrictions, some places are taking it upon themselves to limit the spread of COVID-19 as cases of the new Omicron variant surge.
A new app makes it easier for people with medical debt to declare bankruptcy
Medical bills are often what push families into personal bankruptcy, a costly process that can cancel most debts. A nonprofit is trying to help cut the cost.
Should Nashville spend COVID money on Tasers? Metro Council will soon decide.
Nashville’s Metro Council will soon consider several proposals to spend federal coronavirus relief dollars on public safety.
21 stories that brought us joy in 2021, from the WPLN newsroom
In 2021, the WPLN newsroom investigated systemic wrongdoing and responded with care to the biggest local news events. But what follows is a list of the stories that uplifted us. We hope they’ll do the same for you.
Severe weather, tornadoes possible in Middle Tennessee on Wednesday
The National Weather Service is advising that severe weather could hit Middle Tennessee again Wednesday from about 3 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Biden’s latest student loan repayment pause grants temporary relief to Tennesseeans
Tennessee students say they’re breathing a sigh of relief, since President Biden announced student loan repayment will be paused until May 2022.
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