The Tennessee Department of Health has reported a fourth Tipton Countian death has been attributed to COVID-19. TDH does not give any identifying information about patients. Three other deaths were reported in May. By Wednesday, the total number of confirmed cases increased had increased to 534, with 84 of those being active. There have been 89 cases – an average of 5.23 per … [Read more...] about June 17: Tipton records a fourth death and drive-thru testing comes back
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What you need to know about voting during COVID-19
When Tipton County residents head to the polls for elections Aug. 6 and Nov. 3 things are going to be a little bit different because of COVID-19. Voters will be given a glove for their dominant hand upon entering the polling place. You will be asked to discard it when you leave and offered hand sanitizer before receiving your “I voted” sticker. While waiting in line you will … [Read more...] about What you need to know about voting during COVID-19
June 10: The prison outbreak’s over, average cases per day are up and there will soon be visitation at nursing homes
The U.S. Marshals reported no active cases at the West Tennessee Detention Facility, however the average number of confirmed cases continues to grow. The first 10 days of June have brought with them 43 new confirmed cases, or 4.3 cases per day. There were 445 confirmed cases on May 31. “As far as the overall increase, I can tell you we expected to see a slight rise in cases in … [Read more...] about June 10: The prison outbreak’s over, average cases per day are up and there will soon be visitation at nursing homes
Tipton-Rosemark Academy football has resumed offseason workouts with COVID-19 regulations
[metaslider id=5707] If you’ve ever spent anytime in a high school football weight room or locker room, one of the first things you’ll probably notice is the smell. With a bunch of teenage boys spending a lot of time in there sweating, plus the discarded sweaty clothes, it doesn’t exactly smell like a candle shop, unless it was one with body odor-scented candles. When … [Read more...] about Tipton-Rosemark Academy football has resumed offseason workouts with COVID-19 regulations
Brighton, Covington and Munford football teams have gone back to work
[metaslider id=5688] You would not think teenagers would be excited about running around in the heat and vomiting occasionally, but that is clearly the case. Tipton County’s three high school football teams – Brighton, Covington and Munford – were allowed to resume offseason workouts a little more than a week ago after more than two months of being told to stay away because of … [Read more...] about Brighton, Covington and Munford football teams have gone back to work
As the country mourns and protests, a Covington church is bringing hope
[metaslider id="5645"] You could hear assistant pastor Michael Dowell at least a quarter mile away. "Hallelujah!" he cried out from a busy intersection in east Covington early Saturday morning. "Glory to God! Praise the Lord!" He and other members of Threshing Floor Ministries carried signs that said "God is in Control" and "Fight with Prayer, Prayer Changes Things." "With … [Read more...] about As the country mourns and protests, a Covington church is bringing hope
May 27: COVID-19 testing at the health department will be appointment only after June 1
COVID-19 testing will be conducted by appointment only after June 1, the Tipton County Health Department announced Wednesday. Free drive-through testing has been ongoing since March 31. “Anyone with concerns about their health or the health of a family member is invited to call us to set a time to receive testing for COVID-19,” said Chelsei Granderson, Tipton County Health … [Read more...] about May 27: COVID-19 testing at the health department will be appointment only after June 1
May 22: Crowd sizes can increase, bars can open and non-contact sports can be played
Tennessee continues its re-opening with new guidelines for crowd sizes, bars and non-contact sports. Gov. Bill Lee's Executive Order 38 increases the maximum recommended gathering size from 10 to 50 people but continues to emphasize the importance of social distancing. Attractions and large entertainment venues have re-opened and bars were given the green light as well. Bars … [Read more...] about May 22: Crowd sizes can increase, bars can open and non-contact sports can be played
