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Early voting was down 34.9% in Tipton County compared to 2018

By Echo Day on November 7, 2022

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

By Echo Day on November 1, 2022

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

By Echo Day on October 27, 2022

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

Atoka police looking for suspects in Walker Park arson

By Echo Day on October 24, 2022

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The Atoka Police Department is asking for the help of the public as they search for those responsible for a fire that took place Sunday. The fire department said they were dispatched to Walker Park for a structure fire inside the pavilion. Firefighters said a garbage can was intentionally set on fire in one of the bathrooms. There were other reported damages and … [Read more...] about Atoka police looking for suspects in Walker Park arson

Bicyclist hit, killed by deputy in Munford Thursday night

By Echo Day on October 22, 2022

One person died in an officer-involved accident in Munford Thursday night. The Tipton County Sheriff's Office confirmed Saturday that a deputy was traveling on McLaughlin Road and struck a person riding a bicycle. Sheriff Shannon Beasley called the accident unfortunate and requested prayers for both the victim and the deputy involved. Neither the deputy nor the victim has … [Read more...] about Bicyclist hit, killed by deputy in Munford Thursday night

Brighton High School will host a CTE fair on Oct. 27

By Echo Day on October 20, 2022

Brighton High School will be hosting its first county-wide career and technical education career expo next week.  The event aims to help students learn more about careers which require apprenticeships, trades, technical school degrees, or any other pathway which is an alternative to four-year college degrees, organizers said.  Students will be able to interact with employers … [Read more...] about Brighton High School will host a CTE fair on Oct. 27

Early voting for the November election is now underway

By Echo Day on October 20, 2022

Early voting for the municipal and state elections began on Wednesday. There are several contested races on the ballot, including mayoral races in several cities and the governor's race everyone's watching. Mayoral races Both Covington and Atoka’s mayors have decided not to toss their hats into the ring in 2022. Justin Hanson announced in May he would not seek re-election … [Read more...] about Early voting for the November election is now underway

The Kirk family recently donated two Cuddle Cots to Baptist-Tipton

By Echo Day on October 17, 2022

On the day her son was due, Gracie Kirk was standing with her family in the lobby of Baptist-Tipton making a donation in his memory.  Early into her pregnancy she found out her son, whom she named Kamdyn Ryder, had numerous heart problems. She delivered him on June 27, 14 weeks earlier than his Oct. 10 due date.  The hospital had a Cuddle Cot, a sort of bassinet which was … [Read more...] about The Kirk family recently donated two Cuddle Cots to Baptist-Tipton

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