Dyersburg State Community College has announced changes to its spring semester calendar due to the college's recent one-week extension of spring break. The college extended spring break through March 22 to prepare for the transition of all classes to a distance learning mode amid COVID-19 concerns. Students will continue to use distance learning for all classes through the end … [Read more...] about DSCC announces it will continue distance learning, postpones pinning and graduation ceremonies
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It’s a new world for Naifeh’s and area grocery stores during coronavirus pandemic
[metaslider id=4968] For approximately 10 days, starting March 13, employees at Naifeh’s Cash Saver in Covington and Naifeh’s Food Market in Munford were kind of like the undead. “We went home like zombies at night and woke up like zombies,” said Judson Naifeh, who owns both stores. “It was incredible. We gave the best service we could give with the worst conditions.” That … [Read more...] about It’s a new world for Naifeh’s and area grocery stores during coronavirus pandemic
Stay at home order issued for Tipton County
After Gov. Bill Lee mandated a stay at home order for Tennesseans, county executive Jeff Huffman issued a companion order for Tipton County. The declaration, issued Thursday, falls in line with the governor's order for citizens to stay home unless engaging in essential activities. It is effective immediately. "It is imperative, and I cannot stress this point strongly enough: … [Read more...] about Stay at home order issued for Tipton County
From graduation plans to fundraisers: Here are answers to 19 frequently asked questions from the school board
With the uncertainly that's loomed for last three weeks as schools have closed for safety during the pandemic, administrators and officials with the school board have been asked a lot of questions. Here are answers to 19 of the most frequently asked questions. 1. How long will school be closed? In accordance with our Governor’s request, all Tipton County Schools are currently … [Read more...] about From graduation plans to fundraisers: Here are answers to 19 frequently asked questions from the school board
After the state is rated a D- on social distancing, Gov. Lee orders Tennesseans to stay home
Gov. Bill Lee has ordered Tennesseans to stay home after data shows movement has increased this week. The new move, which was mandated through Executive Order 23, comes just days after "strongly urging" the behavior. “Over the last few weeks, we have seen decreases in movement around the state as Tennesseans socially distance and stay at home,” said Lee. “However, in recent … [Read more...] about After the state is rated a D- on social distancing, Gov. Lee orders Tennesseans to stay home
Student-athletes from Brighton, Covington, Munford, TRA talk about possibly missing senior season
[metaslider id=4938] Is the 2020 high school spring sports season going to get played? At this point, nobody knows for sure, but it’s getting late fast. The Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association has released multiple statements saying it’s holding out hope to at least play a postseason. With Spring Fling - the event in Murfreesboro where state titles are decided in … [Read more...] about Student-athletes from Brighton, Covington, Munford, TRA talk about possibly missing senior season
The Town of Mason ordered a curfew – a week ago – to keep its residents safer
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
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
