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In news today…

Tennova Healthcare – Cleveland welcomed six national guardsmen on Wednesday to assist administration of monoclonal antibody infusion therapy. For certain individuals recently diagnosed with COVID-19, monoclonal antibody therapy may help prevent hospitalization or worsening symptoms.  The infusion consists of man-made antibodies that mirror the antibodies of patients that recovered from the COVID-19 virus.  Research is showing that this therapy may limit the amount of the virus in the body, helping symptoms improve sooner.  

Also in news today…

The body of a man found near Benton in Polk County in June, who investigators say was a murder victim, has been identified, according to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation. Identified as Mark Anthony Lankford, 41, of Etowah, the body was discovered on June 7. Investigators said Lankford was last seen in Polk County in April. TBI special agents and deputies with the Polk County Sheriff’s Office report they want to speak with anyone who may have information regarding Lankford’s death. Anyone who has information, or who might have seen Lankford after April 2, is asked to contact the following investigators: the Polk County Sheriff’s Office at 423-338-8215 or by calling TBI: 1-800-TBI-FIND.