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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 – 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 – 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.

NASHVILLE – In accordance with state law, the Tennessee Department of Correction (TDOC) is now accepting applications from recognized Tennessee news organizations to serve as statutorily required witnesses for the scheduled execution of death row inmate Billy Ray Irick #113945.

TIPTONVILLE – Last week, the leadership of Northwest Correctional Complex (NWCX) held a Beat the Heat Staff Appreciation event. With temperatures in the upper 90’s and heat indexes between 105-110, the members of the NWCX Training Department made refreshing sno-cones for the facility staff.

KNOXVILLE – Last Thursday, the Tennessee Department of Correction’s Knoxville Day Reporting Center (DRC) held its first graduation ceremony. A total of twelve clients were honored for last night, marking almost of year of sobriety for them all and the completion of the three-phase intensive, substance abuse treatment program.

PIKEVILLE – The Tennessee Department of Correction along with Assistant Commissioner David Sexton has invited local leaders from Pikeville and Bledsoe County to visit the Bledsoe County Correctional Complex (BCCX) to officially meet newly appointed warden Kevin Hampton.