On Sunday morning, county executive Jeff Huffman declared a state of emergency for Tipton County in an effort to help contain and prevent the further spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus. It comes on the heels of Gov. Bill Lee signing executive order No. 17 and is effective immediately. "For the first time in Tipton County, we are now, likely, experiencing community … [Read more...] about Tipton County declares a state of emergency – here’s what that means for businesses, groups and the government
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There are now 4 cases of COVID-19 in Tipton County – here’s how you’ll know if you’ve come in contact with someone who has tested positive
The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Tipton County has grown to 4, county executive Jeff Huffman reported Saturday afternoon. The Tennessee Department of Health will not release information about patients or their location, however if you've been in contact with someone who has tested positive you'll be notified by officials with the health department. "As soon as … [Read more...] about There are now 4 cases of COVID-19 in Tipton County – here’s how you’ll know if you’ve come in contact with someone who has tested positive
Tipton County Public Library switches to curbside services only
Beginning Thursday, March 19, the Tipton County Public Library will be serving patrons at the curbside only. The coronavirus outbreak has led many organizations to creatively serve the public and this is one way the library can stay open. Who can use this service? If you have an account in good standing – that is, you don't have a block for unpaid fines or lost materials – you … [Read more...] about Tipton County Public Library switches to curbside services only
Atoka cancels BBQ Fest, upcoming meetings
On Friday, the Town of Atoka announced it'd cancelled the upcoming Atoka BBQ Fest, park activities, meetings and more. "The Town of Atoka are taking certain precautions to protect our citizens, customers, and staff due to recent concerns regarding the COVID-19 virus," mayor Darryl Walker said in a press release. "Things are changing from day to day and we will do our … [Read more...] about Atoka cancels BBQ Fest, upcoming meetings
Tipton County Schools extends closure feeding program
Tipton County Schools will extend its feeding program, superintendent Dr. John Combs announced. First announced earlier this week, the district was able to provide lunches for anyone under 18 using food it'd already received from the USDA. Districts were not previously allowed to feed children during planned closures, like the spring break closure next week. "We … [Read more...] about Tipton County Schools extends closure feeding program
Second positive COVID-19 case confirmed in Tipton County
Tipton County recorded its second positive case of the COVID-19 coronavirus Friday morning. The Tennessee Department of Health reported the positive result to county executive Jeff Huffman. The identity and location of the patients has not been released, but both are residents of Tipton County. Huffman encourages the public not to panic. "We need to heed the advice of the … [Read more...] about Second positive COVID-19 case confirmed in Tipton County
The good stuff: Locals coming together to feed children during Coronavirus quarantine
It'd been a long day for Renée Ransom who, with friends Shunta Glass and Foreeta Yarbrough, had packed lunches and fed nearly 100 children. The three women sat in the fellowship hall at Collins Chapel C.M.E. – Yarbrough said Pastor Marie Bonds welcomed them to use the facility to distribute food – quietly waiting for the last few people to stop by. And as they waited, they … [Read more...] about The good stuff: Locals coming together to feed children during Coronavirus quarantine
Tipton County records its first confirmed coronavirus case
Thursday afternoon officials with the state health department notified county executive Jeff Huffman that a resident of Tipton County had tested positive for the COVID-19 coronavirus. The health department will not release identifying information about the patient, but said he/she had recently traveled and has been placed in quarantine. He/she is recovering from a mild … [Read more...] about Tipton County records its first confirmed coronavirus case
