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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Here’s why parents are protesting the new Tipton County Schools mask mandate
A small group of parents and grandparents stood outside the Tipton County Board of Education office Friday morning, protesting the mask mandate approved at Thursday night's school board meeting. There were no signs being held up, like you'd usually see at a protest, but the passion behind their argument was certainly there. Worried about retaliation from community members and … [Read more...] about Here’s why parents are protesting the new Tipton County Schools mask mandate
Tipton County Schools has another mask mandate – here’s more information
The school year began last week with masks being encouraged, not mandated, but two weeks in the masks will be back. Tipton County Schools has reinstated a mask mandate following a 7-1-1 vote at Thursday night's school board meeting. After reports from school health coordinator Sherrie Yarbro and Baptist-Tipton Administrator Parker Harris, who told board members there's been a … [Read more...] about Tipton County Schools has another mask mandate – here’s more information
Tipton County’s mask mandate expired overnight
Tipton County's mask mandate, which went into effect on Dec. 8, 2020, has officially expired. Originally set to expire on Jan. 31, county executive Jeff Huffman extended it through the end of February. In December Huffman cited the critical point of ICU bed capacity and the current spike in cases as contributing factors for the implementation of the mandate. In a press … [Read more...] about Tipton County’s mask mandate expired overnight
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
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 County mask mandate extended through Sept. 30
On Friday, Tipton County Executive Jeff Huffman extended the county-wide mask mandate to Sept. 30. The extension came on the heels of Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee signing Executive Order 59, which extends the authority of county mayors to institute mask mandates. Gov. Lee also signed Executive Order Nos. 60 and 61, which extend through Sept. 30 provisions which allow for electronic … [Read more...] about Tipton County mask mandate extended through Sept. 30
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
