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
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’
