Back in January, President Joe Biden signed an executive order directing the attorney general not to renew Justice Department contracts with privately operated criminal detention facilities. The contract between CoreCivic (formerly Corrections Corporation of America), which operates the West Tennessee Detention Facility in Mason, and the U.S. Marshals Service ends Sept. 30 and … [Read more...] about County executive working on plan to keep Mason prison open
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The county passed its budget on Monday night – find out what’s in it
On Monday night Tipton County passed its 2021-22 budget, giving raises to its employees and planning significant paving, among other things. Last year county employees did not receive a raise, due to the commission’s desire to be conservative with spending during the unknowns of operating in a pandemic, so this year they received a 5-percent cost of living raise. “A lot of … [Read more...] about The county passed its budget on Monday night – find out what’s in it
By percentages Tipton has the highest 14-day increase in COVID in the country, here’s a look at the numbers
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
Tipton County’s mask mandate will end Sept. 30, but Huffman encourages continued mask usage
Tipton County's mask mandate, which has been in place since Aug. 5, will end on Wednesday, Sept. 30. County executive Jeff Huffman, who is what other counties call a county mayor, made the announcement Monday. "Tipton County's numbers continue to improve overall," he said via email. "The county is up to 1,836 confirmed positive cases and 19 deaths. The positivity rate for the … [Read more...] about Tipton County’s mask mandate will end Sept. 30, but Huffman encourages continued mask usage
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
Are reappraisals going to increase your property tax bill?
If you are a property owner in Tipton County you should have recently received a reappraisal from the county's Property Assessor office. And, chances are, it's more than it was the last time you received one. What does it mean? We'll try and answer all your questions here. How often is property reappraised in Tipton County? Every six years. Some larger counties do it more … [Read more...] about Are reappraisals going to increase your property tax bill?
Stay at home order issued for Tipton County
After Gov. Bill Lee mandated a stay at home order for Tennesseans, county executive Jeff Huffman issued a companion order for Tipton County. The declaration, issued Thursday, falls in line with the governor's order for citizens to stay home unless engaging in essential activities. It is effective immediately. "It is imperative, and I cannot stress this point strongly enough: … [Read more...] about Stay at home order issued for Tipton County
Huffman: ‘Drastic and unprecedented steps’ will keep citizens safe
County executive Jeff Huffman declared a state of emergency for Tipton County and wants citizens to know he's trying to keep everyone safe. A global pandemic, the rising number of confirmed COVID-19 coronavirus cases in Tipton County is concerning to government and healthcare officials. Four cases had been confirmed by Saturday. "For the first time in Tipton County, we are … [Read more...] about Huffman: ‘Drastic and unprecedented steps’ will keep citizens safe
