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Landfill sees incredible volume increase as people clean up during COVID-19 pandemic

By Jeff Ireland on April 15, 2020

Shannon Reed has been the director of Tipton County Public Works, which oversees the county landfill in Brighton, for 12 years. Last Saturday he saw some things he's never seen before as multiple factors combined to make it maybe the busiest day in the history of the facility. The landfill has 16 40-yard containers, which are 22 feet long, 7.5 feet wide and eight feet deep … [Read more...] about Landfill sees incredible volume increase as people clean up during COVID-19 pandemic

April 15: Gov. Bill Lee recommends schools close for remainder of school year

By Echo Day on April 15, 2020

In his daily briefing Wednesday, Gov. Bill Lee recommended schools in the state close for the remainder of the school year. He said the recommendation came as a way to protect all Tennesseans and help them stay safe during the COVID-19 pandemic. “I’m sure this news may not come as a surprise to many of you,” said Dr. John Combs, director of Tipton County Schools. “I want to say … [Read more...] about April 15: Gov. Bill Lee recommends schools close for remainder of school year

April 14: A PSA, an extended stay at home order and today’s numbers

By Echo Day on April 14, 2020

On Monday, Gov. Bill Lee extended his statewide stay at home order until April 30. Local mayors will likely also update their orders to stay consistent with Lee's order (and local executive orders are updated every seven days). Lee announced the development of the Economic Recovery Group on Monday, which will  focus on a phased reboot of the state economy. "The group will be … [Read more...] about April 14: A PSA, an extended stay at home order and today’s numbers

Community rallies to provide free meals to those in need during coronavirus pandemic

By Jeff Ireland on April 14, 2020

More than a dozen businesses in Tipton County are stepping forward in a big way to help those in need as COVID-19 continues to wreak havoc on the economy. Lee Downing, owner of AireServ in Covington, is leading the way. A couple of weeks he saw that Dustin Smith, the owner of Smith Plumbing Services in Bartlett, had started a non-profit called 901 Gives. Smith got it started … [Read more...] about Community rallies to provide free meals to those in need during coronavirus pandemic

April 13: Tipton reaches 50 cases, testing begins for anyone who wants it

By Echo Day on April 13, 2020

On Monday, April 13, Tipton reported an increase of one confirmed case over the previous day, bringing the total 50 confirmed cases. The first one was reported 25 days ago. The state has reported 20 of those 50 patients have recovered. Also announced Monday, the health department will now be testing anyone who wants to be tested, even if they're asymptomatic. The tests are … [Read more...] about April 13: Tipton reaches 50 cases, testing begins for anyone who wants it

Lights go on as baseball and softball teams wait to see if 2020 season stays dark

By Jeff Ireland on April 13, 2020

[metaslider id=5075] The area’s high school baseball and softball teams were supposed to be playing senior night games later this month. It’s a special moment for seniors when they and their parents are honored during the last regular season home game of the season. With the season postponed due to coronavirus concerns, it seems more and more likely that’s not going to … [Read more...] about Lights go on as baseball and softball teams wait to see if 2020 season stays dark

Want a COVID-19 test? The health department is now testing anyone who asks

By Echo Day on April 13, 2020

Want to be tested for COVID-19? You can be. For free. Even without the symptoms previously required for testing. On Monday the Tennessee Department of Health announced there will be no more pre-screening at its sites, which includes the one in Covington. " … At all TDH testing sites (health departments, drive-ups and these drive-throughs) we will now testing everyone who … [Read more...] about Want a COVID-19 test? The health department is now testing anyone who asks

April 10: Tipton marks 43 cases – and now we know 14 have recovered

By Echo Day on April 10, 2020

On Friday, April 10, Tipton reported four more confirmed cases, bringing the total to 43 since its first one on March 19. The Tennessee Department of Health has added data about recoveries to the statistics its reporting, so we now know 14 people from Tipton County have recovered. Yesterday Haywood surged past Tipton County for number of confirmed cases amongst those … [Read more...] about April 10: Tipton marks 43 cases – and now we know 14 have recovered

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