CORONAVIRUS
Photo of a Moderna vaccine vial
FDA, CDC expand Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 vaccine booster authorizations to all adults
The FDA on Oct. 29 authorized the emergency use of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine to include those in the 5-11 age group. (Courtesy Pexels)
FDA greenlights Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for ages 5-11
Franklin Special School District operates eight schools within the city of Franklin. (Community Impact Newspaper staff)
Franklin Special School District to hold special-called meeting Aug. 20 regarding masks in schools
Williamson County Schools is continuing to track local case numbers. (Community Impact Newspaper staff)
More than 300 COVID-19 cases reported in Williamson County Schools
The executive order will allow parents to opt out of local mask mandates. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
Gov. Bill Lee to sign executive order allowing parents to opt out of school mask mandates; Tennessee General Assembly will not hold special session
Tennessee Speaker of the House Cameron Sexton (R-Crossville) has called for a special session of the General Assembly. (Community Impact Newspaper staff)
Tennessee legislators call for special session to block local COVID-19 mandates
Dozens of residents attended a special-called Williamson County Schools Board of Education meeting Aug. 10. (Wendy Sturges/Community Impact Newspaper)
Williamson County Schools approves mask requirement for elementary students and staff
Masks will be highly encouraged for students at the start of the 2021-22 school year. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
Masks, quarantines and vaccines: What to know about 2021-22 safety guidelines for Williamson County Schools
Today's coronavirus update for Williamson County. (Community Impact staff)
Williamson County coronavirus cases rise by over 30 in 24 hours, state cases surpass 100,000
Cases of coronavirus in Williamson County have risen to 2,562 as of July 20, according to the latest update from the Tennessee Department of Health. (Community Impact staff)
Williamson County coronavirus cases rise by over 40 in 24 hours
Coronavirus has heavily impacted unemployment numbers across the country. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
National unemployment sees largest-ever month-over-month increase in April
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What to know about the Paycheck Protection Program: Small-business loan questions answered
Grateful Dane Distilling Co. has a limited supply of hand sanitizer but is looking to ramp up production. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
From spirits to sanitizer: See how distilleries are making a difference
Tennessee lawmakers are working to cancel state assessments for the 2019-20 school year. (smolaw11/Adobe Stock)
Tennessee lawmakers take steps to cancel TN Ready; governor and federal approval still needed
The first case of Coronavirus has been confirmed in Tennessee. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
UPDATE: Household contacts of first confirmed case of coronavirus in Williamson County test negative for virus