The Rotary Club of Tipton County has announced its second annual Souper Soup Bowls fundraiser on Thursday, Feb. 9. Club members are currently gathering preorders for chicken noodle soup, vegetable soup and chicken and sausage gumbo provided by locally-owned Bon Temps Catering Company. A $10 donation provides a cup of soup, cornbread and a drink. Rotary International is known, … [Read more...] about The Tipton County Rotary club is taking pre-orders for Souper Soup Bowls fundraiser
‘Willy Wonka Jr.’ opens at Tipton Rosemark Academy tonight
This weekend, the Performing Arts Center at Tipton Rosemark Academy will be transformed into a wondrous chocolate factory as the Middle School Theatre Department performs “Willy Wonka Jr.” Based on the story by Roald Dahl, “Willy Wonka Jr.” follows the eccentric candy manufacturer Willy Wonka as he stages a contest by hiding golden tickets in five of his scrumptious candy bars. … [Read more...] about ‘Willy Wonka Jr.’ opens at Tipton Rosemark Academy tonight
Undercover operation shows 80% of Covington businesses in compliance with beer laws
A recent compliance check by Covington Police resulted in three arrests, said police chief Donna Turner. On Jan. 20, the department used a confidential informant under the legal drinking age to test whether or not businesses licensed to sell beer would sell to a minor. The operation, done in conjunction with Drug Free Tipton and the Covington Beer Board, took the informant … [Read more...] about Undercover operation shows 80% of Covington businesses in compliance with beer laws
Covington PD investigating Christmas Day murder at Bull Market
The Covington Police Department is investigating the fatal shooting of a man at Bull Market on Christmas Day. Adel A. Elrafei, 57, of Ripley, was found unresponsive by customers at approximately 1 p.m. Sunday. Police said he was found near the counter where the cash register was opened and an undetermined amount of property was missing. He was pronounced dead on the … [Read more...] about Covington PD investigating Christmas Day murder at Bull Market
House fire in Gilt Edge injures two people
Two people were hurt during a house fire Thursday morning, Gilt Edge Fire Chief Brandon Fletcher said. Firefighters were dispatched to the home on Kellum Lane at 8:07. When they arrived five minutes later they found heavy smoke and fire coming out of the front of the home. The fire was contained primarily to the living room and they were able to contain it by 8:23 a.m. One of … [Read more...] about House fire in Gilt Edge injures two people
Winter Storm Elliot: A White Christmas is doubtful in Tipton County, a cold one is not
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
