On Cilla Tucker’s left forearm is a tattoo that connects her with her five sisters. Each of her sisters has the same tattoo, which is an infinity symbol with six hearts on the right loop. The hearts are outlined, save for two. Each sister has a red one to show their place in the birth order and the second heart is filled black in memory of Beth, who was killed in the ‘60s after … [Read more...] about Bonnie Hunter died July 4 from COVID-related cardiac arrest. Her family wants you to wear a mask.
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What’s happening with schools? A plan is expected tonight
How will re-entry look for the public school system? That’s the $64,000 question parents and teachers hope to have answered Thursday night as the system is expected to decide on a re-entry plan. Two weeks ago The Leader published a discussion with superintendent Dr. John Combs in which several factors of re-entry were discussed. Four days later Gov. Bill Lee extended the … [Read more...] about What’s happening with schools? A plan is expected tonight
June 17: Tipton records a fourth death and drive-thru testing comes back
The Tennessee Department of Health has reported a fourth Tipton Countian death has been attributed to COVID-19. TDH does not give any identifying information about patients. Three other deaths were reported in May. By Wednesday, the total number of confirmed cases increased had increased to 534, with 84 of those being active. There have been 89 cases – an average of 5.23 per … [Read more...] about June 17: Tipton records a fourth death and drive-thru testing comes back
May 11: Another dramatic surge and a third COVID-19 death in Tipton County
Tipton County saw its biggest increase in confirmed cases Monday and added an additional death as well. The majority of the 214-case increase includes inmates at the CoreCivic-owned West Tennessee Detention Facility in Mason where there are now 250 total confirmed cases. "COVID is really sweeping through that facility," said county executive Jeff Huffman. "So Tipton County’s … [Read more...] about May 11: Another dramatic surge and a third COVID-19 death in Tipton County
May 6: Tipton records its second death
Tipton County recorded its second COVID-19-related death. The Tennessee Department of Health will not release the identity of the patients who died, but The Leader has learned the first was a man who was hospitalized in Memphis. He died on Sunday. The second death was reported Wednesday. Nothing is yet known about this patient. There are currently two patients hospitalized at … [Read more...] about May 6: Tipton records its second death
May 4: The outbreak at the prison grows and Tipton also records its first COVID-19 death
As Tipton County's COVID-19 cases rise, the county also recorded its first COVID-19 death. The Tennessee Department of Health will not release the identity of the patient who died, but The Leader has learned it is a man who was hospitalized in Memphis. He died on Sunday. There is currently one COVID-positive patient hospitalized at Baptist-Tipton. TDH does not provide … [Read more...] about May 4: The outbreak at the prison grows and Tipton also records its first COVID-19 death
