Protesters showed up at the Tipton County Board of Education in larger numbers Monday morning, carrying signs and standing up for their belief that they should have a choice whether or not to mask their children in schools. Monday afternoon, Gov. Bill Lee gave the choice back to parents, issuing an executive order allowing parents to opt-out of mask mandates in schools, on … [Read more...] about As opposition continues, Gov. Bill Lee allows parents to opt-out of mask mandates in schools
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Gov. Bill Lee declares COVID-19 no longer health emergency in Tennessee
On Tuesday morning Gov. Bill Lee announced the end of statewide health mandates and regulations related to the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic. “COVID-19 is now a managed public health issue in Tennessee and no longer a statewide public health emergency,” said Lee. “As Tennesseans continue to get vaccinated, it’s time to lift remaining local restrictions, focus on economic … [Read more...] about Gov. Bill Lee declares COVID-19 no longer health emergency in Tennessee
June 29: Tipton exceeds 600 confirmed cases, Gov. Lee extends state of emergency
On Monday, Tipton County's total confirmed cases of COVID-19 reached 605. Last week, county officials said numbers are "exploding" and transmission has increased in the Covington area. Many of the previous cases were in South Tipton. There are currently 132 active cases. Since June 1, the number of confirmed cases has grown by 153, which is an average of 5.27 cases per day. … [Read more...] about June 29: Tipton exceeds 600 confirmed cases, Gov. Lee extends state of emergency
Tipton County declares a state of emergency – here’s what that means for businesses, groups and the government
On Sunday morning, county executive Jeff Huffman declared a state of emergency for Tipton County in an effort to help contain and prevent the further spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus. It comes on the heels of Gov. Bill Lee signing executive order No. 17 and is effective immediately. "For the first time in Tipton County, we are now, likely, experiencing community … [Read more...] about Tipton County declares a state of emergency – here’s what that means for businesses, groups and the government
