HENNING – For the first time in several years, a sitting Tennessee Governor visited a state prison. Earlier today, Commissioner Tony Parker, Warden Jonathan Lebo, Warden Trinity Minter and the entire prison staff welcomed Governor Bill Haslam to the facility in Henning, Tennessee.
TULLAHOMA - After weeks of training, TDOC will welcome the next generation of correctional and probation & parole officers into our workforce.
NASHVILLE - The death sentence of Billy Ray Irick was executed by means of lethal injection on August 9, 2018 in accordance with the laws of the state of Tennessee.
NASHVILLE - Inmate Billy Ray Irick has received his final meal.
NASHVILLE – The official witnesses for the August 9, 2018 execution of Billy Ray Irick are as follows:
NASHVILLE – Inmate Billy Ray Irick has selected his final meal. He chose a Super Deluxe Combo. This combo includes a super deluxe burger, onion rings, and a pepsi.
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NASHVILLE – Governor Bill Haslam and First Lady Crissy Haslam today honored 23 state employees who are helping Tennessee lead by providing outstanding state services every day. The employees, who were nominated by their departments’ leadership for the Governor’s Excellence in Service Awards, were invited to attend a luncheon at the Tennessee Residence for providing efficient and effective service to the state and their fellow Tennesseans. “The employees honored today are on the forefront of improving how Tennessee state government delivers services,” Haslam said. “By exceeding leadership and customer expectations, creating innovative solutions or improving processes and services, these state employees are helping provide taxpayers with the highest quality service at the lowest possible cost.”
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NASHVILLE – In accordance with protocol, inmate Billy Ray Irick #113945 was moved to death watch last night at 11:30 p.m. Death watch is the three-day period before an execution when strict guidelines are implemented to maintain the security and control of the offender and to maintain safe and orderly operations of the prison.
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RIPLEY – On Friday, August 3, 2018 the Tennessee Department of Correction welcomed the next generation of correctional officers into our workforce.
RIPLEY – After weeks of training, TDOC will welcome the next generation of correctional officers into our workforce. This time honored tradition is the final step before our officers begin serving in our facilities in full capacity.
• Media wishing to be in the Riverbend Maximum Security Institution (RMSI) parking lot to report on the August 9th execution of Billy Ray Irick need to RSVP by 12 p.m. CT on July 31, 2018.
NASHVILLE – Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam today granted executive clemency to four Tennesseans. “These individuals have distinguished themselves in both their rehabilitation and their individual contributions to the community,” Haslam said. “After thoughtfully considering the circumstances of each of their cases, I believe exercising the executive clemency power will help further these individuals’ positive influence on their communities and the lives of their fellow Tennesseans.”
NASHVILLE – In accordance with state law, representatives from the following news media agencies have been selected to witness the execution of inmate Billy Ray Irick #113945. The witnesses were randomly selected from applications from recognized Tennessee news organizations to serve as statutorily required witnesses.