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2021
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Health Department issues new recommendations on Covid-19 vaccinations and mask wearing
The Shelby County Health Department has issued Health Order No. 25 providing new recommendations and requirements on COVID-19 vaccinations effective Aug. 31, 2021 to Sept. 30, 2021.
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Upward Bound engages students with creative adventures during the Coronavirus pandemic
Southwest’s Upward Bound program provided some unique and inventive ways to engage students during the Coronavirus pandemic this summer. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, the program was not able to offer its traditional residential component where...
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TBR offers QPR suicide prevention training for faculty and staff
Question. Persuade. Refer. These are actions we all can take to help someone who is in a crisis, prevent a suicide and save a life. The Tennessee Board of Regents (TBR) in partnership with the Tennessee Suicide Prevention Network is providing...
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Welcome Aboard!
Southwest Tennessee Community College welcomes the following new employees to the Southwest family
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The Taste at Southwest dishes out with take out
The Taste at Southwest cafeteria continues to dish out your favorite food selections with take-out service. Now that students and employees have returned to campus, the cafeteria is following safety measures by offering food delivery via curbside...
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TECTA’s Melissa Joiner’s children’s book teaches us all about Alzheimer’s disease
Congratulations to Melissa Joiner, orientation coordinator for the Tennessee Early Childhood Training Alliance (TECTA), on the release of her first self-published children’s book, Danny the Nanny Cares for Granny! The book follows the adventures...