When Gov. Bill Lee ordered Tennesseans stay at home on Thursday he also provided local law enforcement agencies with the authority to decide how they'd enforce it. After a Zoom call with Tipton County's sheriff and police chiefs Friday afternoon it's clear: They don't want to have to cite or arrest you, they just want you to stay home and use common sense. "Let there be no … [Read more...] about Here’s how Tipton County’s law enforcement agencies are enforcing the stay at home order
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DSCC announces it will continue distance learning, postpones pinning and graduation ceremonies
Dyersburg State Community College has announced changes to its spring semester calendar due to the college's recent one-week extension of spring break. The college extended spring break through March 22 to prepare for the transition of all classes to a distance learning mode amid COVID-19 concerns. Students will continue to use distance learning for all classes through the end … [Read more...] about DSCC announces it will continue distance learning, postpones pinning and graduation ceremonies
It’s a new world for Naifeh’s and area grocery stores during coronavirus pandemic
[metaslider id=4968] For approximately 10 days, starting March 13, employees at Naifeh’s Cash Saver in Covington and Naifeh’s Food Market in Munford were kind of like the undead. “We went home like zombies at night and woke up like zombies,” said Judson Naifeh, who owns both stores. “It was incredible. We gave the best service we could give with the worst conditions.” That … [Read more...] about It’s a new world for Naifeh’s and area grocery stores during coronavirus pandemic
Stay at home order issued for Tipton County
After Gov. Bill Lee mandated a stay at home order for Tennesseans, county executive Jeff Huffman issued a companion order for Tipton County. The declaration, issued Thursday, falls in line with the governor's order for citizens to stay home unless engaging in essential activities. It is effective immediately. "It is imperative, and I cannot stress this point strongly enough: … [Read more...] about Stay at home order issued for Tipton County
From graduation plans to fundraisers: Here are answers to 19 frequently asked questions from the school board
With the uncertainly that's loomed for last three weeks as schools have closed for safety during the pandemic, administrators and officials with the school board have been asked a lot of questions. Here are answers to 19 of the most frequently asked questions. 1. How long will school be closed? In accordance with our Governor’s request, all Tipton County Schools are currently … [Read more...] about From graduation plans to fundraisers: Here are answers to 19 frequently asked questions from the school board
After the state is rated a D- on social distancing, Gov. Lee orders Tennesseans to stay home
Gov. Bill Lee has ordered Tennesseans to stay home after data shows movement has increased this week. The new move, which was mandated through Executive Order 23, comes just days after "strongly urging" the behavior. “Over the last few weeks, we have seen decreases in movement around the state as Tennesseans socially distance and stay at home,” said Lee. “However, in recent … [Read more...] about After the state is rated a D- on social distancing, Gov. Lee orders Tennesseans to stay home
Substitute Trustee’s Notice of Sale of Real Estate
Substitute Trustee’s Notice of Sale of Real Estate Default having been made in the payment of the debts and obligations secured to be paid in a certain Deed of Trust, executed the 27th day of August, 2019, by Roger G. Taylor and Shawna E. Taylor, husband and wife, to Sherrell Armstrong, as Trustee as the same appears of record in the Office of the Register of Tipton County, … [Read more...] about Substitute Trustee’s Notice of Sale of Real Estate
The Town of Mason ordered a curfew – a week ago – to keep its residents safer
On Monday, call-outs were made to Mason residents notifying them they were under a town-mandated curfew. The move is the most aggressive response to the COVID-19 threat in the area, but it was also relatively unannounced. The curfew was included in Section 3(f) of the mayor's March 24 order declaring a state of emergency. Tennessee Code 38-9-103 allows a mayor to order a … [Read more...] about The Town of Mason ordered a curfew – a week ago – to keep its residents safer
