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
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Need to pay your bills or conduct other government-related business? Here’s how you can do that
As the county moves into its second week of widespread closures, many local government offices and utilities have closed their buildings to the public and changed procedures for handling business. Here are the latest on closures, cancellations and changes in procedures as reported to The Leader: Atoka The lobby at town hall is closed to the public and town leaders are asking … [Read more...] about Need to pay your bills or conduct other government-related business? Here’s how you can do that
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
In a ‘state of flux,’ Huffman vows to pay part-time employees through closures and says COVID-19 tests are scarce
We're in a state of flux, Tipton County Executive Jeff Huffman told a room full of department heads and decision makers Tuesday afternoon during a meeting about how the county will handle the COVID-19 pandemic. "The response this county's going to have is going to be based on what we know and it's going to be fluid from day-to-day," he said. "The policies we set on day one may … [Read more...] about In a ‘state of flux,’ Huffman vows to pay part-time employees through closures and says COVID-19 tests are scarce
The Rialto Industrial Park will see a $1.4M expansion
The Rialto Industrial Park will soon be expanded in an effort to make the remaining property more marketable to industries. The $1.4 million purchase of 65 more acres was done through the partnership between the City of Covington, Tipton County, and the Industrial Development Board. “We’ve had several folks interested in the 85 acres we had out there, but it was misshapen and … [Read more...] about The Rialto Industrial Park will see a $1.4M expansion
