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
Christmas events are set to begin next week
With the Christmas holidays quickly approaching, many traditional local events are scheduled to take place. Tuesday, Nov. 29 Atoka will host its annual tree lighting in Adkison Park from 6:30 to 8 p.m. As always, there will be Christmas music, hot cocoa, and cookies. Saturday, Dec. 3 Have pancakes with Santa and help raise money for CASA of Tipton County. The breakfast will … [Read more...] about Christmas events are set to begin next week
Brighton has fired its police chief and hired new SROs
The Town of Brighton has been at the center of a social media firestorm for the last several weeks after it lost all of its school resource officers, then its police chief. Mayor Stephanie Chapman Washam said much of the controversy is a misunderstanding. The rest can be attributed to leadership. This summer the school district approved a total $650,000 in funding for SROs at … [Read more...] about Brighton has fired its police chief and hired new SROs
Hanson calls leaving mayor’s office ‘bittersweet’
The days leading up to his last as mayor were bittersweet, Justin Hanson said. “The best way I can put it is like it’s you’re a high school senior or college senior and you know graduation is right around the corner. It’s a weird feeling, but it’s good.” Hanson’s been in the public eye since he graduated from college two decades ago. He first worked for WKBL in Covington, … [Read more...] about Hanson calls leaving mayor’s office ‘bittersweet’
Early voting was down 34.9% in Tipton County compared to 2018
Tipton County's early voting turnout for this election was 8,474, which is 34.9% lower than the early voting turnout during the 2018 midterm election. This year's local ballot has more at stake than four years ago, with four new candidates for mayor in Covington and two new candidates for mayor in Mason. Those elected tomorrow will lead the towns into development to prepare … [Read more...] about Early voting was down 34.9% in Tipton County compared to 2018
Blue Oval City announces a $1M capital grants program for non-profits and municipalities
The Ford Motor Company Fund, the company’s philanthropic arm, is announcing a new $1 million capital grants program to strengthen and improve local communities’ infrastructure in West Tennessee, home to BlueOval City, Ford’s new $5.6 billion electric vehicle and battery manufacturing campus. Capital grants are tax-exempt charitable gifts designed to fund capital projects such … [Read more...] about Blue Oval City announces a $1M capital grants program for non-profits and municipalities
Early voting numbers are lower than the same time period in 2018
Tipton County’s early voting numbers for the first week are 45 percent lower than they were for the same time period during the 2018 midterms, the Tennessee Secretary of State reported Thursday. The early voting period began on Wednesday, Oct. 19 and, through the end of the first week, 3,959 people had cast ballots. In 2018, 7,210 people voting early during the first … [Read more...] about Early voting numbers are lower than the same time period in 2018
