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Active cases in Tipton County are rising dramatically and breaking records

By Echo Day on January 6, 2022

Active COVID-19 cases in Tipton County are increasing at a rapid rate, the number breaking records every day this week. Cases have been increasing for the last two weeks as the Omicron variant has been spreading in southwestern Tennessee. Two weeks ago Tipton County had 266 active cases and that number grew by 398 percent to 1,326 by Wednesday. The previous record was 823 … [Read more...] about Active cases in Tipton County are rising dramatically and breaking records

Local parents demand mask mandate for schools during protest at school board

By Jeff Ireland on August 19, 2021

The Tipton County Board of Education parking lot has seen a lot of action the last four days. On Monday, a group of citizens protested in front of the board, located on Highway 51, carrying signs expressing their belief that children in Tipton County Schools should not be forced to wear a mask. This morning a group of about a dozen protesters occupied the same space … [Read more...] about Local parents demand mask mandate for schools during protest at school board

By percentages Tipton has the highest 14-day increase in COVID in the country, here’s a look at the numbers

By Echo Day on July 14, 2021

Does Tipton County have the highest 14-day increase in COVID-19 cases in the country? Yes. According to the New York Times COVID tracker, data reported Monday by the State of Tennessee showed Tipton County had a 3,843-percent increase in cases. Davidson and Gibson counties were also seeing large increases. Tipton is also among nine hot spots in the state for cases per capita … [Read more...] about By percentages Tipton has the highest 14-day increase in COVID in the country, here’s a look at the numbers

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