As the state continues its stages of re-opening, Tipton County’s government offices have also started the process as well. Though things are beginning to re-open, the governor, mayors and local officials encourage the use of masks, washing of hands and respecting social distancing measures. Here's what's open: Tipton County Tipton County Clerk Mary Gaither announced Tuesday the … [Read more...] about What’s re-opening in Tipton County?
coronavirus
Tipton County fall sports and bands can begin offseason activities next week
Covington High football coach J.R. Kirby has been spending a lot of time lately cruising in his boat on Pickwick Lake. Munford football coach Slade Calhoun spent part of today cleaning up a mess his five-year-old daughter made in the garage. Both coaches are about to be busy doing some coaching instead next week. Director of Tipton County Schools Dr. John Combs tweeted out … [Read more...] about Tipton County fall sports and bands can begin offseason activities next week
Tipton County Clay Busters become first team to hold organized practice since COVID-19 began
[metaslider id=5555] Saturday in Tipton County brought sunny skies and temperatures in the low 80s. It also brought the first organized sporting event in the county since COVID-19 restrictions were put in place about two months ago. The Tipton County Clay Busters, a shooting team that includes children in grades 5 through 12 from Brighton, Munford, Covington and a couple of … [Read more...] about Tipton County Clay Busters become first team to hold organized practice since COVID-19 began
Class of 2020: Meet Covington’s Top 10
[metaslider id="5520"] Tonight, Covington's Class of 2020 will graduate. The ceremony will split the class in two, with honor students and those with last names A-L at the 6 p.m. ceremony and M-Z at the 8:30 p.m. ceremony. Here is the class's top 10 students: 1. Laura Gail Billings, 4.0, 33; daughter of Mark Billings of Drummonds and Kathy Billings of Covington 2. John … [Read more...] about Class of 2020: Meet Covington’s Top 10
Class of 2020: Meet Munford’s Top 10
[metaslider id="5460"] Today is graduation day for Munford High School's Class of 2020. The school has changed its original plans, which set five separate ceremonies, and will now be conducting the ceremony as a drive-thru for the graduates. Here are the school's Top 10 graduates: 1. Emily Grace Norris, 4.0, 35; daughter of Tim and Tina Norris of Drummonds 2. Maria Kubo, … [Read more...] about Class of 2020: Meet Munford’s Top 10
Munford changes graduation from in-person to drive-through
Munford High School announced to its seniors Friday morning plans had changed for Saturday's graduation ceremony. Instead of five mini graduation ceremonies held throughout the day, graduates and their families will now drive up to the stage on the football field. It's been the school's Plan B since graduation plans were announced. "At this time, due to the uncertainty in the … [Read more...] about Munford changes graduation from in-person to drive-through
Less people are being arrested in Tipton County, which is not great for bail bonding companies
Marvine Coley, like all business owners, gets the following question a lot: So, how’s business going? Because she owns a bail bonding company, Coley has to answer it delicately. “Awesome, people are committing crimes left and right!” sounds kind of insensitive. “You really don’t know how to answer that question,” Coley, who owns Action Bail Bonding Company in Covington, said … [Read more...] about Less people are being arrested in Tipton County, which is not great for bail bonding companies
May 13: Mass testing revealed 311 cases connected to the prison outbreak
This week the number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Tipton County skyrocketed – and now we can confirm there are 311 total cases at the prison in Mason. That the prison had an outbreak is not new information, but knowing the breakdown between how many employees and inmates tested positive is helpful in understanding how the virus is being transmitted. Transmission in the … [Read more...] about May 13: Mass testing revealed 311 cases connected to the prison outbreak
