On Wednesday, the City of Covington announced its annual Christmas parade had been cancelled due to health and safety concerns. “After consultation today with our parade coordinator and public safety chiefs, we feel the risks are greater than the benefit,” said mayor Justin Hanson. “With the county executive’s mask mandate now in effect, our staff will have a great deal of … [Read more...] about Covington cancels its annual Christmas parade
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A mask mandate has been reissued for Tipton County – here are the details
On Monday, Tipton County Executive Jeff Huffman reissued a county-wide mask mandate which will go into effect at 11:59 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 8. Huffman cited the critical point of ICU bed capacity and the current spike in cases as contributing factors. In a press release, he said he recognizes that there are many varying opinions on this issue, but believes that asking … [Read more...] about A mask mandate has been reissued for Tipton County – here are the details
Tre Hargett delivers CARES Act check to Tipton County Museum to enhance online presence
The CARES Act, which was signed into law last March by President Trump, allotted more than $2 trillion to be allocated to individuals, families and businesses affected by COVID-19. On Thursday morning the Tipton County Museum received $3,241.88 of that to help serve the community during the pandemic. The check was delivered to the museum by Tennessee Secretary of State Tre … [Read more...] about Tre Hargett delivers CARES Act check to Tipton County Museum to enhance online presence
Here’s when your favorite local Christmas events will happen
With the Christmas holidays quickly approaching, many traditional local events are scheduled to take place. On Tuesday, the Town of Atoka held its tree lighting in Adkison Park. Christmas parades will begin this weekend. Munford’s is set for 5 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 5. Brighton will host its parade at 6 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 7. Covington’s parade will take place at 7 p.m. on … [Read more...] about Here’s when your favorite local Christmas events will happen
COVID-19 vaccine expected in Tennessee in mid-December – here’s how it will be rolled out to the public
Thursday, Gov. Bill Lee and Vice President Mike Pence were in Memphis discussing the distribution of the COVID-19 vaccines in Tennessee. Though there is no definitive timeline, there is a plan. The first phase will include the Pfizer vaccine, but the Moderna vaccine is expected to follow. The department of health said they anticipate receiving the vaccines on a rolling … [Read more...] about COVID-19 vaccine expected in Tennessee in mid-December – here’s how it will be rolled out to the public
There has been no recommendation to close schools, superintendent says
This week has seen many teacher, student and staff member absences due to positive tests or quarantines but Tipton County Schools has received no recommendations to close schools. Cases and positivity rates have been increasing at a rapid pace all over the county and the school cases mirror that. Earlier this week at Brighton Elementary there were more than a dozen faculty and … [Read more...] about There has been no recommendation to close schools, superintendent says
COVID-19 forces Covington football to forfeit much-hyped playoff game tonight at Milan
One of the more hyped second round playoff games in years is not going to happen. At 11 a.m. today, just a few hours before the Covington football team was going to hop on a bus and head to Milan, word came down from the Covington High School administration: the Chargers were forfeiting the game because of COVID-19 issues. In a statement issued this morning, CHS principal … [Read more...] about COVID-19 forces Covington football to forfeit much-hyped playoff game tonight at Milan
New machines added to Atoka early voting site as turnout is on track to be record-breaking
Early voting totals could surpass the record-high 2008 turnout, administrator of elections Cindy Pinner has suggested. Twelve years ago, 17,554 people voted early and absentee. By 5 p.m. Wednesday, 10,404 ballots had already been cast by mail, in nursing homes and in person. There is still another week to go. “I think this could possibly be the largest turnout we’ve had,” she … [Read more...] about New machines added to Atoka early voting site as turnout is on track to be record-breaking
