April 2021 was the first month in a year without a reported COVID-19 death in Tipton County. In fact, the death toll decreased as the state worked on verifying deaths. The last reported death was on March 9 and it brought the number of deaths to 104, but that has since been adjusted by the Tennessee Department of Health to 100. The first death was reported on May 4, 2020. For … [Read more...] about April 2021 was the first month in a year without COVID deaths in Tipton County
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Gov. Bill Lee declares COVID-19 no longer health emergency in Tennessee
On Tuesday morning Gov. Bill Lee announced the end of statewide health mandates and regulations related to the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic. “COVID-19 is now a managed public health issue in Tennessee and no longer a statewide public health emergency,” said Lee. “As Tennesseans continue to get vaccinated, it’s time to lift remaining local restrictions, focus on economic … [Read more...] about Gov. Bill Lee declares COVID-19 no longer health emergency in Tennessee
DSCC to offer Moderna vaccine on Saturdays at Covington campus
Due to a pause in the distribution of the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine, the Dyersburg State Community College – Jimmy Naifeh Center at Tipton County will provide the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine in its place. First and second doses will be available to anyone 18 years and older every Saturday through the end of June from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. Drop-ins are welcome; however, … [Read more...] about DSCC to offer Moderna vaccine on Saturdays at Covington campus
Greater St. John Missionary Baptist Church vaccinates about 80 at pop-up site
About 80 people received coronavirus vaccinations today at a Covington pop-up site that could become more common in the coming weeks. Baptist Memorial Hospital-Tipton and Dyersburg State Community College teamed up to get the one-shot Johnson and Johnson vaccination into the arms of citizens who showed up at Greater St. John Missionary Baptist Church in Covington. The event, … [Read more...] about Greater St. John Missionary Baptist Church vaccinates about 80 at pop-up site
Tipton County’s mask mandate expired overnight
Tipton County's mask mandate, which went into effect on Dec. 8, 2020, has officially expired. Originally set to expire on Jan. 31, county executive Jeff Huffman extended it through the end of February. In December Huffman cited the critical point of ICU bed capacity and the current spike in cases as contributing factors for the implementation of the mandate. In a press … [Read more...] about Tipton County’s mask mandate expired overnight
Tennessee opens new COVID vaccination phase, appointment method
Monday the state opened a new phase of vaccination, allowing those aged 65 and older to sign up. The state also opened up vaccinations for teachers all over Tennessee, however Tipton County has been vaccinating its teachers since the new year. Tipton County has 7.7 percent of residents who’ve received the first dose of the vaccine and 3.29 percent who are fully … [Read more...] about Tennessee opens new COVID vaccination phase, appointment method
Schools, local government offices announce Tuesday snow closures
By 1 p.m. Monday, Tipton County had already seen nearly five inches of snow and it is expected to continue snowing through the late afternoon hours, bringing several more inches of snow. There's also a layer of ice below it, making travel potentially treacherous. The snowfall for Memphis is considered historic, but 14 inches of snow fell in Tipton County on March 1, 2009. … [Read more...] about Schools, local government offices announce Tuesday snow closures
Collins Chapel cancels 67th annual Black History Month program due to COVID-19
Hattye Yarbrough started the tradition as a new teacher 76 years ago. “When I came to Covington in 1945 I wanted to hold something for my students,” she said. “I asked my principal, Mr. Brown, if I could teach something for my fourth grade class. It was Negro History Week then, but it became Black History Month.” As a teacher at Frazier Elementary School and later a librarian … [Read more...] about Collins Chapel cancels 67th annual Black History Month program due to COVID-19
