Winter will arrive with a bang Thursday with dangerously cold temperatures and the chance for snowfall. “The [National Weather Service] is sure about one thing,” said Tipton County Emergency Management Director in a social media post this week. “It is going to be dangerously cold wind chills, and brutally cold temps. However, what they are not confident about at this time is … [Read more...] about Winter Storm Elliot: A White Christmas is doubtful in Tipton County, a cold one is not
Threlkeld: Cases of respiratory viruses on the rise in Tennessee
Flu cases across Tennessee continue to rise in numbers. The Centers for Disease Control reported the percentage of patients visiting sentinel clinics in Tennessee with respiratory and flu-like illnesses was 11.9 percent last week. The CDC baseline is 3.1 percent. Tennessee joined Kentucky, Ohio, Washington, District of Columbia, New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, New Mexico, … [Read more...] about Threlkeld: Cases of respiratory viruses on the rise in Tennessee
CPD nabs thief who posed as Tractor Supply employee to steal Cub Cadet
On Wednesday Covington police arrested a man they say posed as a Tractor Supply employee to steal a lawnmower. It all started on Monday, Dec. 12, when Covington’s store received a call from a man who identified himself as the manager of the Brownsville store. He told Covington employees he would be picking up a Cub Cadet GT1 54-in. zero-turn lawnmower for a store-to-store … [Read more...] about CPD nabs thief who posed as Tractor Supply employee to steal Cub Cadet
Tipton County native named chief of staff to Tennessee Speaker Cameron Sexton
On Wednesday, Tipton County native Kevin Johnson was named the chief of staff for Tennessee Speaker of the House Cameron Sexton. “I am excited to announce Kevin Johnson as my new chief of staff and Rosie Anderson as my new director of operations,” said Speaker Sexton. “Both are dedicated and hardworking professionals who have played a prominent role in serving our members and … [Read more...] about Tipton County native named chief of staff to Tennessee Speaker Cameron Sexton
Dickens Christmas returns to Covington Saturday – find out what’s new for 2022
This weekend, the annual Dickens Christmas event returns. Organized by the Covington Downtown Merchants Association, the event is based on Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol” and will feature characters from the beloved story milling about with the guests. The event will take place from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. on Saturday and noon until 4 p.m. on Sunday. Entertainment Many … [Read more...] about Dickens Christmas returns to Covington Saturday – find out what’s new for 2022
December 1, 2022
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Atoka Police investigating a shooting that left one man dead and another injured
Atoka police are investigating a shooting that left one man dead and another injured, the department said Tuesday. Officers responded to a shooting on Brittany Lane at approximately 8:14 p.m. Monday night finding one of the men had already died. The other was transported to Regional One Medical Center in Memphis and was in critical condition. Neither has been identified by … [Read more...] about Atoka Police investigating a shooting that left one man dead and another injured
After request to study outsourcing buses, school board votes against it
Should Tipton County Schools outsource its student transportation? That was the focus of a recent study conducted by the board at the request of county commissioner Richard Kelley during a discussion about the increased cost of new buses. While the school board was not necessarily interested in outsourcing one of the functions of the school system, they greenlit the … [Read more...] about After request to study outsourcing buses, school board votes against it
