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Chas Sisk

Democrat Heidi Campbell Unseats Incumbent State Sen. Steve Dickerson

Chas Sisk

November 3, 2020

A competitive Tennessee Senate race in Nashville has gone to the Democratic challenger, Heidi Campbell. As of the end of Election Night, she held a 4-percentage point lead over Republican incumbent Steve Dickerson.

Filed Under: WPLN News Tagged With: Election 2020, Heidi Campbell, Steve Dickerson

Republican Bill Hagerty Wins Election To U.S. Senate, Defeating Democrat Marquita Bradshaw

Chas Sisk

November 3, 2020

Republican Bill Hagerty will be the next U.S. senator from Tennessee, the Associated Press has called.

Tagged With: Bill Hagerty, Election 2020, Marquita Bradshaw

Tennessee Hospital Association Chief Calls For More Mask Wearing

Chas Sisk

October 28, 2020

The head of the Tennessee Hospital Association says the current spike in COVID-19 is far worse than the previous wave to hit the state. Wendy Long told reporters at Gov. Bill Lee’s weekly briefing on the pandemic that new records for hospitalizations are being set daily in Tennessee, a trend that she describes as “alarming.” […]

Filed Under: Coronavirus Live Updates

Second Presidential Debate At Belmont University Goes Smoothly

Sergio Martínez-BeltránandChas Sisk

October 22, 2020

Crews build the stage for the presidential debate at Belmont University.

For a moment, it didn’t seem like it was going to happen. But after months of preparation, the last presidential debate has taken place without any major hiccups. The event marks a milestone for Belmont University.

Filed Under: Politics, WPLN News Tagged With: Belmont University, Election 2020

Big Crowds, Energized Voters As Early Balloting Begins In Tennessee

Ambriehl CrutchfieldandChas Sisk

October 14, 2020

Election officials in Davidson County said turnout had surpassed the first day of voting in 2016 by mid-afternoon. It comes after Nashville experienced a 30% rise in registered voters, and even though absentee balloting is expected to surge.

Filed Under: WPLN News Tagged With: Election 2020

Gov. Bill Lee Quarantines After Security Gets COVID-19

Chas Sisk

October 14, 2020

Tennessee Governor Bill Lee

Tennessee Governor Bill Lee is working from home after a member of his security detail tested positive for COVID-19. His office says he tested negative and will quarantine until further notice.

Filed Under: Coronavirus Live Updates, Health Care, Politics

Titans Coach Says Players Have Flu-Like Symptoms From COVID But Recovering

Chas Sisk

September 30, 2020

The head coach of the Tennessee Titans says his team will be ready to take the field as soon as Monday, despite being the first in the NFL to experience a coronavirus outbreak.

Filed Under: Coronavirus Live Updates, Sports Tagged With: Coronavirus In Tennessee, Mike Vrabel, Tennessee Titans

Education Commission Fears Steep Slide Because Of Virtual Learning

Chas Sisk

September 23, 2020

Education Commissioner Penny Schwinn says the state is preparing for a steep slide in learning, caused by the switch to online classes. The state estimates the number of students rated proficient in math will drop 65% this year and those who are proficient in reading will fall 50%. “This is impacting our youngest learners the […]

Filed Under: Coronavirus Live Updates, Education, WPLN News

UT Knoxville Says Cases Are Down But It’s Worried Students Aren’t Testing

Chas Sisk

September 23, 2020

The University of Tennessee Knoxville says cases of COVID-19 are down, but leaders worry that might be because students aren’t getting tested often enough. They’ve been providing updates twice a week.

Filed Under: Coronavirus Live Updates Tagged With: Coronavirus In Tennessee, University of Tennessee

Tennessee Education Department Blames Technical Problems For Delay In COVID Dashboard

Chas Sisk

September 9, 2020

Tennessee’s Department of Education says “technical difficulties” are delaying the launch of its new COVID dashboard. The website was supposed to go live Tuesday and give the public more information about outbreaks in individual schools.

Filed Under: Coronavirus Live Updates, WPLN News

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