The Tipton County School Board recognized students and teachers at its meeting, including Jalen Lewis (Austin Peay), Dallas Lowry (Munford Middle School), and Brianna Gay (Covington High School) as students of the month, and Joyce Smith of Drummond's Elementary as teacher of the month.

Dr. Marty Price, principal of Covington Middle School, described an Oct. 2 incident in which a student began to choke on a small plastic straw. Dr. Price told the board that a teacher—identified in the transcript with inconsistent first names—responded immediately, performed what was described as the Heimlich maneuver multiple times until the obstruction cleared, and the student was able to breathe again. In recognition of that response, the teacher received a courage‑in‑action award.

Board members praised the teachers and students for their service, effort and quick action. The recognitions were ceremonial; no formal board action beyond the presentations was recorded.