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Tipton County’s mask mandate expired overnight

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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

Masks will now be required in Tipton County Schools

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Masks will now be required in Tipton County's public schools, the district announced Friday morning. Re-entry plans previously included a recommendation, or encouragement, but not a mandate. After discussions with our County Executive, as well as, updated recommendations from the Health Dept, LeBonheur, and the UT HSC - we agree that masks are an appropriate next step to slow … [Read more...] about Masks will now be required in Tipton County Schools

12 Things you need to know about Tipton County Schools’ re-entry plans

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On Thursday, July 9, the Tipton County School Board approved its plan for re-entry and the beginning of the 2020-21 school year. The plan, said superintendent Dr. John Combs, was a culmination of a lot of research, collaboration and thought. "I am very aware that this entire COVID-19 scenario has caused quite the conversation across our state and this country. While many are … [Read more...] about 12 Things you need to know about Tipton County Schools’ re-entry plans

Masks, gloves and space: Here’s everything required for restaurants and retail to re-open

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During a daily briefing Friday morning, Gov. Bill Lee presented some of the guidelines required for restaurant and retail businesses to gradually re-open next week. Through the plan he's calling the Tennessee Pledge, he also provides updates about the COVID-19 coronavirus and the state's economy. "It includes specific recommendations which enable most businesses to re-open … [Read more...] about Masks, gloves and space: Here’s everything required for restaurants and retail to re-open