The Covington FFA recently had a phenomenal showing at the 2022 State FFA Convention held in the Smoky Mountains in beautiful Gatlinburg. Mitch Hopkins, a senior at CHS, was awarded the 2022 Tennessee Star Farmer Award, which is the highest award that an individual can win in the state of Tennessee. Mitch had to complete a rigorous application and interviews both in Trenton, … [Read more...] about Covington, Munford FFA bring home multiple titles
Education
Covington police, school district investigating student’s suicide attempt at CHS
Covington High School was under a code yellow Wednesday after a student was discovered in need of medical attention following an apparent suicide attempt on campus. The student was discovered at approximately 11:25 a.m., during a lunch period, according to a joint press release from the Covington Police Department and Tipton County Schools district. Emergency procedures were … [Read more...] about Covington police, school district investigating student’s suicide attempt at CHS
Industry, crime, COVID, retirements among top 10 news stories of 2021
[metaslider id=9997] The year 2021, like most years, was a mixed bag. There was plenty of good news to report, which we try and do when appropriate, but, of course, there was no shortage of unpleasantness that appeared in the pages of this paper the last 12 months. Here’s a look at the top 10 Tipton County new stories of 2021: 1. Megasite finally lands a tenant The idea of an … [Read more...] about Industry, crime, COVID, retirements among top 10 news stories of 2021
Here’s why parents are protesting the new Tipton County Schools mask mandate
A small group of parents and grandparents stood outside the Tipton County Board of Education office Friday morning, protesting the mask mandate approved at Thursday night's school board meeting. There were no signs being held up, like you'd usually see at a protest, but the passion behind their argument was certainly there. Worried about retaliation from community members and … [Read more...] about Here’s why parents are protesting the new Tipton County Schools mask mandate
Tipton County Schools has another mask mandate – here’s more information
The school year began last week with masks being encouraged, not mandated, but two weeks in the masks will be back. Tipton County Schools has reinstated a mask mandate following a 7-1-1 vote at Thursday night's school board meeting. After reports from school health coordinator Sherrie Yarbro and Baptist-Tipton Administrator Parker Harris, who told board members there's been a … [Read more...] about Tipton County Schools has another mask mandate – here’s more information
Tipton County Schools announce COVID protocol for the upcoming school year
The Tipton County Board of Education announced its plans to handle and combat COVID-19 in schools this upcoming year. Personal Masking When Tipton County Schools open in August, masks will be encouraged although not required. Masks, along with proper use instructions, will be made available through our school nurse clinics as needed. Social Distancing Tipton County Schools … [Read more...] about Tipton County Schools announce COVID protocol for the upcoming school year
TDOE awards $4.5M in Grow Your Own grants, Tipton partners with TSU
Wednesday the Tennessee Department of Education announced $4.5 million in Grow Your Own grants has been awarded to establish partnerships between Educator Preparation Providers and local school districts and create innovative pathways to becoming a teacher in Tennessee for free. This second round of Grow Your Own grants awards 45 grants of $100,000 each to 13 EPPs in Tennessee … [Read more...] about TDOE awards $4.5M in Grow Your Own grants, Tipton partners with TSU
Board gives Dr. Combs a performance bonus, Combs to create a scholarship
At the end of Thursday’s meeting, the Tipton County School Board voted to give director Dr. John Combs a $5,000 bonus based on a recent performance evaluation. This has been offered in the past, however Combs has never accepted it. This year, Combs accepted it contingent upon the board’s approval of the creation of the Tipton County Schools scholarship fund, to which he will … [Read more...] about Board gives Dr. Combs a performance bonus, Combs to create a scholarship
