Tipton County recorded its second positive case of the COVID-19 coronavirus Friday morning. The Tennessee Department of Health reported the positive result to county executive Jeff Huffman. The identity and location of the patients has not been released, but both are residents of Tipton County. Huffman encourages the public not to panic. "We need to heed the advice of the … [Read more...] about Second positive COVID-19 case confirmed in Tipton County
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Tipton County records its first confirmed coronavirus case
Thursday afternoon officials with the state health department notified county executive Jeff Huffman that a resident of Tipton County had tested positive for the COVID-19 coronavirus. The health department will not release identifying information about the patient, but said he/she had recently traveled and has been placed in quarantine. He/she is recovering from a mild … [Read more...] about Tipton County records its first confirmed coronavirus case
Four women charged with burglarizing the home, vehicle of a 95-year-old World War II veteran
BRIGHTON – Five Covington women have been charged with burglarizing the home of a 95-year-old World War II veteran earlier this month. According to the Tipton County Sheriff's Office, on Wednesday, March 4, deputies were called to a home on Myron Creek Road after Keith Cook reported four women forced their way into his home, stole $20 from his wallet and other personal … [Read more...] about Four women charged with burglarizing the home, vehicle of a 95-year-old World War II veteran
Expert says you’re unlikely to have COVID-19 if you haven’t left Tipton County
Kevin Morris, a regional epidemiologist with the Tennessee Dept. of Health, urges you not to ask for COVID-19 testing unless you have symptoms of the virus and have been in an area where there have been confirmed cases. "Most cases are just the cold or flu," he said Wednesday by phone. "We don't have an active community transmission in Tipton right now, so it's unlikely the … [Read more...] about Expert says you’re unlikely to have COVID-19 if you haven’t left Tipton County
Brighton couple cited in animal hoarding case
A Brighton couple was cited for animal hoarding after the county removed 46 dogs from their property and mobile home. Dozens of dog crates and carriers, each containing a barking or whining dog, lined the Brighton-Clopton Road property as employees from the Tipton County and Memphis animal shelters worked to take the dogs from the single-wide mobile home. Animal control was … [Read more...] about Brighton couple cited in animal hoarding case
In a ‘state of flux,’ Huffman vows to pay part-time employees through closures and says COVID-19 tests are scarce
We're in a state of flux, Tipton County Executive Jeff Huffman told a room full of department heads and decision makers Tuesday afternoon during a meeting about how the county will handle the COVID-19 pandemic. "The response this county's going to have is going to be based on what we know and it's going to be fluid from day-to-day," he said. "The policies we set on day one may … [Read more...] about In a ‘state of flux,’ Huffman vows to pay part-time employees through closures and says COVID-19 tests are scarce
Coronavirus and Tipton County: What’s going on with testing and treatment?
Each day the number of cases of the COVID-19 coronavirus increases in Tennessee and while, to date, there are no known cases in Tipton, the county's healthcare facilities are working on preparing. We recently spoke with Parker Harris, the administrator of Baptist Memorial Hospital-Tipton, to find out what happens when and if a patient tests positive. Q: Is there a confirmed … [Read more...] about Coronavirus and Tipton County: What’s going on with testing and treatment?
Tipton County Clerk’s Munford office closed, guidelines issued
The Tipton County Clerk's Office has closed its Munford satellite office and issued guidelines for conducting business during the COVID-19 pandemic. "Until further notice, due to the health concerns with the confined/limited office space, I am temporarily closing our satellite office at Munford City Hall," said Mary Gaither. . To serve and maintain the health and safety of … [Read more...] about Tipton County Clerk’s Munford office closed, guidelines issued
