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From graduation plans to fundraisers: Here are answers to 19 frequently asked questions from the school board

By Echo Day on April 2, 2020

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

By Echo Day on April 2, 2020

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

By The Leader on April 2, 2020

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

By Echo Day on March 31, 2020

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

Gov. Bill Lee closes non-essential businesses, ‘strongly urges’ Tennesseans to stay at home

By Echo Day on March 30, 2020

Gov. Bill Lee closed non-essential businesses and strongly urged Tennesseans to stay at home during his daily press conference Monday. He was expected to issue a statewide safer-at-home order – after thousands of doctors across the state have reportedly urged him to do so – but instead reinforced previous guidelines he believes will "better our approach to social distancing … [Read more...] about Gov. Bill Lee closes non-essential businesses, ‘strongly urges’ Tennesseans to stay at home

A drive-thru COVID-19 testing site is now open in Covington – find out where and when you can be tested in Tipton County

By Echo Day on March 30, 2020

Tipton County's first drive-thru COVID-19 testing site is up and running at the health department on Mueller Brass Road in Covington. Statewide, the National Guard has deployed into the rural counties to help with testing and bring supplies as well. Masks were delivered to medical providers and first responders Friday. “I'm not sure how long they'll be there," said Tipton … [Read more...] about A drive-thru COVID-19 testing site is now open in Covington – find out where and when you can be tested in Tipton County

Here’s what Gov. Bill Lee said about the likelihood of a shelter-in-place order, increased COVID-19 testing and the economic impact of the pandemic

By Echo Day on March 26, 2020

On a conference call with reporters and publishers from community newspapers Thursday, Gov. Bill Lee wanted the public to understand doing their part could help with the healthcare and economic crises unfolding. "This is very serious," he said. "It's not something to be afraid of, but it's something to be aware of." Lee encouraged the papers to tell readers to follow the … [Read more...] about Here’s what Gov. Bill Lee said about the likelihood of a shelter-in-place order, increased COVID-19 testing and the economic impact of the pandemic

The state extends suspension on in-person court proceedings until April 30

By Echo Day on March 26, 2020

On Tuesday, March 25, the Tennessee Supreme Court extended its suspension of most in-person court proceedings until April 30. The suspension includes, but is not limited to, municipal, juvenile, general sessions, trial and appellate courts. The Tipton County Justice Complex will be open, but no court proceedings will be held unless they were already in progress. The original … [Read more...] about The state extends suspension on in-person court proceedings until April 30

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