The Tipton County Museum’s annual February Gardening Series will begin this Saturday and this year will be conducted virtually through Zoom due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The first lecture, “What to Prune When,” will be delivered by Madison County Extension Agent and Master Gardener Program Coordinator Celeste Scott. On Saturday, Feb. 13, Dr. Chris Cooper, Shelby County Master … [Read more...] about Tipton County Museum’s February Gardening Series begins tomorrow
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Vaccination, drive-thru testing will be moved to Cobb-Parr Park Thursday
On Thursday, drive-thru COVID-19 vaccinations and testing will be moved to Cobb Parr Park to increase efficiency, said Tipton County Emergency Management Agency Director Tommy Dunavant. The line for vaccination at the health department, which is also the line for testing, has been incredibly long and is often backed up onto Mueller Brass Road. Those being tested for COVID are … [Read more...] about Vaccination, drive-thru testing will be moved to Cobb-Parr Park Thursday
Dr. Threlkeld talks about the vaccine, herd immunity and gathering again
Monday infectious disease specialist Dr. Steve Threlkeld told the media the COVID-19 vaccine is "ultimately the way out" of the pandemic, discussed herd immunity and when it'd be safe to gather again. "Once we get people vaccinated twice, they are protected with 95 percent effectiveness, though it's not perfect until enough people in the community and in the state and the … [Read more...] about Dr. Threlkeld talks about the vaccine, herd immunity and gathering again
State launches online COVID-19 vaccine registration – here’s how to register for an appointment
On Monday, the Tennessee Department of Health released a new online booking tool for COVID-19 vaccine appointments. “We’re excited to begin this process to help deliver this vital service in the most efficient way possible while managing the limited and somewhat unpredictable supply of vaccines,” said Tennessee Health Commissioner Lisa Piercey, MD, MBA, FAAP. Prior to the … [Read more...] about State launches online COVID-19 vaccine registration – here’s how to register for an appointment
District play begins next week for Munford boys’ and girls’ basketball
The Cougars’ record, at 1-7, does not look great on paper. However, upon closer inspection, Munford is just a few points away from being 7-1. Munford lost to St. Benedict, Obion County, Haywood and Briarcrest by a combined 14 points and lost to Covington in overtime after trailing by 26 points in the third quarter. The Cougars led Obion County by 13 points in the second … [Read more...] about District play begins next week for Munford boys’ and girls’ basketball
The top five Tipton County sports stories of the year
[metaslider id=7569] A global pandemic dominated the news during 2020 and forced the cancelation of several sports. However, before COVID-19 hit and when a path to playing sports during it was eventually figured out, several Tipton County-area athletes and teams accomplished some big things. Here are the top five sports stories of 2020: 5. Clay Busters win state, national … [Read more...] about The top five Tipton County sports stories of the year
Tennessee Dept. of Health announces revised vaccination plans
The Tennessee Department of Health has updated the Tennessee COVID-19 Vaccination Plan and its phased approach to administering COVID-19 vaccines to Tennesseans. “COVID-19 vaccines remain limited at this time, and Tennessee’s allocation plan prioritizes those most at risk of illness and death from COVID-19,” said Tennessee Health Commissioner Lisa Piercey, MD, MBA, FAAP. “The … [Read more...] about Tennessee Dept. of Health announces revised vaccination plans
Gov. Lee calls for special legislative session on learning loss due to pandemic
Tennessee Governor Bill Lee today announced a call for the Tennessee General Assembly to convene for a special legislative session on Jan. 19, 2021 to address urgent issues facing Tennessee students and schools in the 2021-22 school year. Preliminary data projects an estimated 50% decrease in proficiency rates in 3rd grade reading and a projected 65% decrease in proficiency in … [Read more...] about Gov. Lee calls for special legislative session on learning loss due to pandemic
