In a year where festivals, craft fairs, concerts and millions of other events across the country have been cancelled due to the COVID-19 coronavirus, Covington's Heritage Festival is on for next weekend. The three-day festival will kick off Friday, Sept. 25 with a family movie day at the Historic Ruffin Theater featuring both "The Wizard of Oz" and "Walk the Line." As is … [Read more...] about Covington’s three-day Heritage Festival is on for next weekend
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A tale of two COVID cases: For some patients there are no symptoms, for others it’s much worse
Nearly six months into the COVID-19 pandemic there may be more questions than there were at the beginning. One of the biggest observations is the different ways the virus affects different patients, even when both patients are otherwise healthy. “I don’t want to diminish the seriousness of COVID at all,” said Ben Dickey, a native Tipton Countian who was diagnosed four weeks … [Read more...] about A tale of two COVID cases: For some patients there are no symptoms, for others it’s much worse
Tipton County mask mandate extended through Sept. 30
On Friday, Tipton County Executive Jeff Huffman extended the county-wide mask mandate to Sept. 30. The extension came on the heels of Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee signing Executive Order 59, which extends the authority of county mayors to institute mask mandates. Gov. Lee also signed Executive Order Nos. 60 and 61, which extend through Sept. 30 provisions which allow for electronic … [Read more...] about Tipton County mask mandate extended through Sept. 30
Tipton County Health Department warns of COVID-19 scam
The Tipton County Health Department has been notified of a potential scam in which people are contacted by telephone by someone asking for personal information. The calls appear on caller ID to come from the Tipton County Health Department. The scam involves calls to potential victims from a number that displays as the Tipton County Health Department. The caller asks potential … [Read more...] about Tipton County Health Department warns of COVID-19 scam
Director of schools further limits number of Covington football fans after spectators disregard protocols
Director of Schools Dr. John Combs stood behind the north end zone during Friday night's Covington-Munford football game in Covington, and he did not like what he saw. Because of that, when Covington plays its next home game Sept. 4 against Bolivar, about half as many fans will be allowed in the stadium as there were last Friday. Combs said about 1,000 tickets were sold for … [Read more...] about Director of schools further limits number of Covington football fans after spectators disregard protocols
What to expect when Covington and Munford clash tomorrow in season opener
What: Covington vs. Munford in season opener Where: Covington High School When: Friday at 7:30 p.m. Ticket info: Because of COVID-19 restrictions, only approximately 1,000 tickets will be sold, which is about one-third of the stadium’s capacity. Tickets will not be available at the gate. They are available for $7 at Covington High School until 3 p.m. on Friday. Munford was … [Read more...] about What to expect when Covington and Munford clash tomorrow in season opener
Today’s election day – here’s what you need to know about voting
Thursday is election day in the county general and state and federal primary. Assessor of property, school board and constable will be on the ballot, as will primaries for United States Senate and House of Representatives and State Senate and House of Representatives. In the Republican primary for state senate, incumbent senator Paul Rose of Covington is being opposed by Scott … [Read more...] about Today’s election day – here’s what you need to know about voting
Tipton issues a county-wide mask mandate – here are the details
Masks will now be mandated in Tipton County, county executive Jeff Huffman announced Monday. The mandate goes into effect Tuesday, Aug. 4 at 11:59 p.m. and will require most everyone over the age of two to wear a mask in public places. After much consideration, County Executive Jeff Huffman finds there is substantial data that indicates wearing a cloth or other face covering … [Read more...] about Tipton issues a county-wide mask mandate – here are the details
