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Most current information as Crockett County has first cases of COVID-19
According to Mayor Gary Reasons, over the past 24 hours there have been multiple COVID-19 tests given in Crockett County. One in particular that was concerning, came back as inconclusive but has been retested and is negative. Results of COVID-19 are updated on the Tennessee Department of Health’s ...
Congratulations to the Class of 2020! It all may be a little out of the normal right now but we still want to honor you and all your hard work!
Shout-out your Crockett County High School Class of 2020 Senior in our 2020 Graduation Special Section that will run May 27.
We've collaborated to offer families the opportunity to shout-out their Graduate through multiple discounted rates below.
"Baby Grads" will look like the example ad.
All larger ads will be built to suit individual needs.
Due to COVID-19, we are asking everyone to call or email their shout-outs. If for some reason a physical image needs to be delivered, please call our office to make arrangements.
(Moody- pictured in the preview is not a senior this year but was gracious enough to let me use her as an example?
We have had several people asking about the graduation section we run each year.
We WILL still be running this section to honor our graduates. We understand that some decisions haven't been made yet and will set a date as more information becomes available.
Senior shout-outs will be an option still. Anyone wishing to place a shout-out in this section can email [email protected] and I will send information towards the end of the week on how you can get yours submitted.
Our office is also having to make adjustments to accommodate executive orders but we wanted to ensure those who are looking forward to this section that we are working diligently to keep this annual section amazing for the 2020 Senior Class
Town of Alamo, Tennessee
After conferring with TEMA, the Governor's staff, MTAS, the Town Attorney, and medical professionals, the following statement is offered.
The Town of Alamo states that entry into the town storm shelter during the period of the stay-at-home order by the Governor of the Tennessee carries with it the risk of personal or bodily injury (including death) should any person contract the Covid-19 virus from any infected person within the storm shelter.
All those who enter the storm shelter do so willingly, knowingly and in acceptance of that risk.
The Town of Alamo does not and will not guarantee any person’s safety regarding entry into the shelter or any illness which may arise out of or result from exposure to Covid-19.
Hotline launched for emergency assistance - Crockett County Times
The Tennessee Department of Human Services (TDHS) launched a special hotline this month to help make it easier for families with children to check on their application for emergency cash assistance. Applicants can call 833-496-0661 to learn the status of their application, including approval or deni...
Crockett County COVID-19 assessment site information found here ⬇️⬇️⬇️
Alamo, Tenn. – The Crockett County Health Department has established COVID-19 assessment sites for county residents meeting pre-screening and pre-registration requirements. Crockett County’s COVID-19 assessment sites are: Crockett County Health Department 209 N. Bells Street, Alamo, TN. 38001 ...
COVID-19 Map
Coronavirus COVID-19 Global Cases by the Center for Systems Science and Engineering (CSSE) at Johns Hopkins University (JHU)
TDOE Launches Survey to Solicit Public Feedback on Federal CARES Act
NASHVILLE, TN— The Tennessee Department of Education has released a public survey seeking feedback from all stakeholders on the most effective ways to help school districts address immediate needs to respond to the coronavirus pandemic.
H.R. 748, the “Coronavirus Aid, Relief, And Economic Security Act” (CARES Act) is federal legislation to provide $2 trillion in emergency relief in response to COVID-19 and includes $30.75 billion nationally for Education Stabilization Funding.
Tennessee school districts are eligible to receive one-time relief funding, once it becomes available, based on their Title I formula percentages. Each state will be required to submit a plan that the US Department of Education must approve in order to receive funding, and the federal application is expected to open mid-April. Due to this timeline, the deadline to complete the survey is Monday, April 13.
“For the past few weeks, we have been in frequent contact with superintendents and school leaders across the state, and there is no doubt that these one-time federal relief funds for education will be welcomed and critical,” said Education Commissioner Dr. Penny Schwinn.
“The department is making every effort to position our state to get funding to districts as soon as possible. Our districts and educators are working hard to support students in this new distance format, and that is why I waived the 180 instructional days requirement this year following the passage of the General Assembly’s legislation last month. The department will remain laser focused on helping ensure districts have the resources they need to continue to serve the children of Tennessee.”
The survey questions are intended to help the Department understand local needs as well as potential investments and supports that could be offered to local school districts. That includes gaining insight and input from all stakeholders in order to draft a strong plan and application for the federal government.
The department’s efforts on the federal CARES Act is the next step in a series of state efforts to help schools and districts respond to the coronavirus pandemic and continue instruction and critical services that all students deserve.
Last month, the Tennessee General Assembly passed Public Chapter 652 to ensure no student, teacher, or school is adversely impacted by COVID-19 related school closures.
The United States Congress passed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, And Economic Security (CARES) Act, which includes one-time relief funding for local school districts, intended to address challenges of providing education during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The public survey can be accessed here:
https://stateoftennessee.formstack.com/forms/public_cares_survey?mc_cid=677ba20efa&mc_eid=502f6811d6.
Humboldt Police Department, Humboldt TN
We are receiving several calls about a curfew. The City of Humboldt does not have a curfew at this time.
West Tennessee Strawberry Festival canceled
For the first time since World War II, the West Tennessee Strawberry Festival will not happen this year.
Robert F. Kennedy's Granddaughter and Her Son Drown in Canoe Accident
Crockett County Sheriff's Dept - Tennessee
Public Notice: Reference to our elderly and shut-ins. Please don't risk getting out. If you need medicine or food call the Sheriff's Office and someway somehow we will pick up and deliver for you. If you have underlying health issues let someone help you and please stay home. If you have no one call us. Also if you are interested in volunteering to help these people email me at [email protected]
Crockett County Sheriff's Dept - Tennessee
We will need assistance if people utilize this program. Please email me at [email protected] If we get overwhelmed, WE WILL NEED YOU! WE ALSO MUST CONTEND WITH THE FACT THAT
OUR OFFICERS ARE MORE APT TO BEING EXPOSED AND ARE HIGH RISK. WE ARE LIMITING OUR CONTACT WITH THE PUBLIC AS MUCH AS POSSIBLE. HOWEVER, SOMEHOW SOMEWAY WE CAN DO THIS FOR OUR ELDERLY AND SHUT-INs.
One arrested in Alamo burglary - Crockett County Times
At approximately 2 a.m. on Tuesday, March 31, an alarm went off at the Tobacco Shack in Alamo alerting police. While Sargent Barnie Robertson of the Alamo Police Department (APD) was responding to that call, he received notification that the alarm was going off across the street at Alamo BP. Upon ar...
Important Information From the Crockett County Director of Special Education, Katie Metcalf - Crockett County Times
Crockett County Director of Special Education, Katie Metcalf, helps many students across the county and has asked that the following information be shared for her students and their families. She has mailed this information to each student, however, occasionally there may be changes in addresses or....
State Board of Education to Address Graduation and Teacher Candidate Requirements Amid Public Health Crisis - Crockett County Times
Today, the State Board of Education announced that the Board will convene a special called electronic meeting April 9th at 2:00 PM CDT to enact emergency rules governing K-12 graduation requirements for Tennessee’s high school seniors in response to the ongoing COVID-19 public health crisis. “Ou...
Town of Alamo, Tennessee
Pursuant to Gov. Bill Lee's Executive Order to stay at home, the Town of Alamo parks, ball fields, walking trails, and basketball courts are closed until the Executive Order is rescinded. We hope everyone will comply with Gov. Lee's Order.
Sills named new Alamo Police Chief - Crockett County Times
On Friday, March 27, Jeff Sills was named the new Alamo Chief of Police. Sills lengthy career and experiences in law enforcement were cited in the Mayor and Board of Aldermen meeting as recommendations in considering him for the position. Sills began his law enforcement career in Gadsden in 1986 and...
Governor Lee orders Tennesseans to stay at home; law enforcement instructed to force orders - Crockett County Times
On Thursday, April 2, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee signed Executive Order 23 requiring that Tennesseans stay home unless they are carrying out essential activities as data shows an increase in citizen movement across the state. The executive order is an update to Executive Order 22 saying, “Safer a...
Town of Alamo annual audit shows deficiency in internal control - Crockett County Times
The 2019 Town of Alamo audit report submitted to the Tennessee Comptroller of Treasury showed a deficiency in internal control that is considered to be a significant deficiency. Included are purpose of the audit, explanation of findings and Mayor John Avery Emison’s response to the significant def...
Governor Lee issues an executive order to stay home and clearly defined essential businesses and activities - Crockett County Times
Governor Bill Lee issued an order directing Tennesseans to stay home unless engaging in essential activities to limit their exposure to the spread of COVID-19 on Monday, March 30. The Executive Order by the governor states that local, state, and federal officials have taken numerous actions to limit...
WZTV FOX 17 News, Nashville
National Vietnam War Veterans Day is observed on March 29 to honor the men and women who answered the call to serve and sacrifice. Please recognize their service and duty today. ️🇺🇸
Bells Fire Department, Gadsden Fire Department, Crockett County Sheriff's Department and Emergency Management agency responded to a house fire at 4411 Gum Flat Road in Bells Saturday, March 28.
Initial reports are that no one was in the home at the time of the fire but the home was being rented.
This is an ongoing investigation and firefighters remain on scene to keep the fire contained.
We will update as more information becomes available.
US National Weather Service Memphis Tennessee
*UPDATE...This warning has EXPIRED!!*
Severe Thunderstorm Warning including Brownsville TN, Bells TN, Gadsden TN until 9:30 PM CDT
Here are several resources available at this time from the Tennessee Department of Human Services
The Tennessee Department of Human Services (TDHS) is offering several programs and services to assist Tennesseans impacted by COVID-19. Family Assistance TANF Emergency Cash Assistance – Pandemic: This Emergency Cash Assistance program will provide cash payments to families significantly impacted ...
Local schools provide food assistance during global pandemic - Crockett County Times
While the Crockett County School System, Bells City School and Alamo City School continue to provide food assistance to students, additional support was added this week. The Crockett County School System partnered with Mid-South Food Bank to deliver a 14-day supply of nonperishable food items to 250...
Food assistance available..... Read rules and modifications to help prevent the spread of COVID-19
Mid-South Food Bank will partner with Alamo First Christian Church, located at 1550 Highway 88 South in Alamo, on Monday, March 30 to provide food distribution to the community. Those needing food assistance at this time my begin lining up no earlier than 9 a.m. Everyone must stay in their vehicles....
We are noticing some of the Crockett Couny school teachers and administration are sending communication to their students through school email, remind apps or texts, class dojo, bloomz, etc. Whatever your students school or teacher uses.
We haven't received anything official from the schools yet but as parents of students, we are having our students check their emails just to make sure their teachers aren't trying to reach out.
We've even noticed some teachers post things that aren't mandentory but will help students stay refreshed on what they are learning.
The schools are working to get a plan together to issue out by Wednesday April 1. We will update as soon as that information is made available to us.
We hope everyone is enjoying their extended break and staying safe.
Pick up The Crockett County Times from your local gas station or grocery store tomorrow, Wednesday March 25.
There are many things you may be interested in other than the news.
We have included:
🧩a fun kid page
🐰the annual Easter Coloring Contest that kids can enter to win an Easter basket
⚾The annual Spring Sports special segment. With the season being uncertain, we still wanted to celebrate the amazing pre-season work the baseball, softball, boys soccer, tennis, track and field, and volleyball teams have put in this year to prepare! Cavs and Lady Cavs we are so proud of the work you've put in!
🧸If you're participating in the Crockett County Imagination Library Bear Hunt, don't forget to drive around court square 😉
SBA applications for disaster relief funding are now open
Website to apply for the loan: https://disasterloan.sba.gov/ela/ Additional helpful information: – Use Internet Explorer or Mozilla Firefox when applying. – The ‘Help’ button provides useful information for each page – Use the ‘Save’ button frequently – Be patient and keep trying id...
Gov. Bill Lee Signs Executive Order Mandating Alternative Business Models for Restaurants and Gyms, Lifts Alcohol Regulations - Crockett County Times
Orders extra protections for vulnerable populations Sunday, March 22, 2020 | 11:00am NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Today, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee signed Executive Order 17 calling for businesses across the state to utilize alternative business models beginning at midnight CDT on Monday, March 23, 2020 un...
Governor Bill Lee suspends dine-in service at restaurants statewide, orders gyms to close
Tennessee Governor Bill Lee signed an executive order Sunday calling for businesses across the state to “utilize alternative business models” for the next 14 days.
Union County Clerk's Office
Crockett County Sheriff's Dept - Tennessee
Stay informed!
Tennessee Department of Health
Protect yourself. Protect your loved ones. Protect your entire community. Practice good social distancing.
Local attorney arrested for domestic abuse - Crockett County Times
Local attorney Marcus Lipham was arrested Tuesday, March 17 for simple assault, domestic abuse. According to an affidavit from the City Court of Jackson, at approximately 6 p.m., Marcus’ wife Shayla Lipham contacted dispatch after she stopped by to check on her husband at their place of business a...
NEW County and City Schools update - Crockett County Times
These updates were released by the county and city schools Thursday, March 19, 2020. _________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________ _________________...
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Just had the pleasure of interviewing Devon and Artravius about their experience on stage at TPAC! Stay tuned for the full article on these two entertaining vocalist!
2019 Crockett County Times Annual Football Contest Drawing
Gold Star Program honoring the Bolding family
Crockett County Cavaliers Homecoming Parade.
9/11 Ceremony Alamo, TN
Be Nice Concert
Crockett County High School bring awareness to bullying and teen suicide through their Be Nice Concert
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Crockett County Amateur Radio Society
168 N Bells StGood News 99.9 FM - 1190 AM - 1500 AM
120 N. 14th Avenue, HumboldtMid-South Hunting and Fishing News
42 S Washington Ave, Brownsville