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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

Cities go digital, space out participants to conduct government meetings during pandemic

By Echo Day on March 25, 2020

Teleconferencing is nothing new, but it's not the way city business is usually conducted in the City of Covington. Joining mayor Justin Hanson, recorder/treasurer Tina Dunn and city attorney Rachel Witherington virtually were six aldermen – five of whom fall into high-risk categories should they contract the COVID-19 coronavirus – and several department heads. On the west … [Read more...] about Cities go digital, space out participants to conduct government meetings during pandemic

West Tennessee Eye closes office, will dispense eyewear curbside after employee tests positive for coronavirus

By Echo Day on March 25, 2020

On Tuesday, West Tennessee Eye notified its patients their offices would be closing immediately after a staff member tested positive for COVID-19. The company has three locations – Memphis and Millington in addition to their Covington office in the Baptist-Tipton annex – and did not say if the staff member worked at one or all three. "We wanted to alert everyone who might … [Read more...] about West Tennessee Eye closes office, will dispense eyewear curbside after employee tests positive for coronavirus

Gov. Lee calls for schools to be closed until April 24

By Echo Day on March 24, 2020

In a press conference Tuesday afternoon, Gov. Bill Lee recommended public schools across the state of Tennessee remain closed until April 24. Previously, Tipton County Schools Director Dr. John Combs had closed schools until April 1, in accordance with a previous call to have schools through the end of March. Tennessee Department of Education Commissioner Penny Schwinn said … [Read more...] about Gov. Lee calls for schools to be closed until April 24

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