April 2021 was the first month in a year without a reported COVID-19 death in Tipton County. In fact, the death toll decreased as the state worked on verifying deaths. The last reported death was on March 9 and it brought the number of deaths to 104, but that has since been adjusted by the Tennessee Department of Health to 100. The first death was reported on May 4, 2020. For … [Read more...] about April 2021 was the first month in a year without COVID deaths in Tipton County
April 29, 2021
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Gov. Bill Lee declares COVID-19 no longer health emergency in Tennessee
On Tuesday morning Gov. Bill Lee announced the end of statewide health mandates and regulations related to the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic. “COVID-19 is now a managed public health issue in Tennessee and no longer a statewide public health emergency,” said Lee. “As Tennesseans continue to get vaccinated, it’s time to lift remaining local restrictions, focus on economic … [Read more...] about Gov. Bill Lee declares COVID-19 no longer health emergency in Tennessee
April 22, 2021
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GoFundMe set up for former Munford firefighter battling lung cancer
Munford’s firefighters are coming together to help one of their own battling cancer. Nick Smith was diagnosed with lung cancer in late 2019. “I was having trouble taking deep breaths, so I went to an urgent care clinic,” he said. “They did a CT scan and told me I needed to go to the emergency room immediately.” Smith had a partially collapsed lung. Once it was reinflated … [Read more...] about GoFundMe set up for former Munford firefighter battling lung cancer
DSCC to offer Moderna vaccine on Saturdays at Covington campus
Due to a pause in the distribution of the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine, the Dyersburg State Community College – Jimmy Naifeh Center at Tipton County will provide the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine in its place. First and second doses will be available to anyone 18 years and older every Saturday through the end of June from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. Drop-ins are welcome; however, … [Read more...] about DSCC to offer Moderna vaccine on Saturdays at Covington campus
Former Covington police station for sale
Asking Price $310,000 The history After the state determined the building was no longer safe for police officers, the former Covington police station, just off of the square, was vacated in March 2017. The 8,800 square foot, two-story facility was constructed in 1957 and has also served as the fire station and mayor’s office. The listing Since the police department relocated … [Read more...] about Former Covington police station for sale
See how high the water on Tipton County’s islands was when the river crested last week
Last week the bean fields on Centennial Island and much of Reverie Island were inaccessible due to annual river flooding. The river crested at 1 a.m. Thursday, April 8 at 31.17 feet, according to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ gauge at Osceola, Ark. This is considered a moderate flood stage. By Wednesday evening, the river had fallen to 23.51 feet. Flood stage is 28 … [Read more...] about See how high the water on Tipton County’s islands was when the river crested last week
