A sex offender compliance check operation conducted Wednesday resulted in 11 arrests, the district attorney's office announced. The multi-agency effort named Sex Offender Operation Compliance Driver (SO OCD) targeted sex offender compliance in Tipton County and cities of Atoka, Brighton, Covington and Munford. The agencies participating in the initiative include the 25th … [Read more...] about Sex offender compliance checks in Tipton County net 11 arrests
Suspect in weekend shooting turns himself in to Covington police
Covington police have arrested a man they believe is responsible for injuring someone in a shooting over the weekend. On Monday, 21-year-old Jordan "Jo Jo" Grant turned himself in to police. He was charged with attempted second degree murder, aggravated assault with injury, reckless endangerment, possession of a firearm during the commission of a dangerous felony, and … [Read more...] about Suspect in weekend shooting turns himself in to Covington police
Covington Police charge 12-year-old with threatening violence at schools Thursday
The Covington Police Department announced Friday night it had charged a 12-year-old with making threats of mass violence on school property. Chief Donna Turner said the charge was related to recent social media posts threatening violence at Covington High School and Crestview Middle School on Thursday. CPD increased its presence at schools but many parents checked their … [Read more...] about Covington Police charge 12-year-old with threatening violence at schools Thursday
The Fifth Degree brings music to the Depot District tonight
Music will be coming to the Depot District Friday night as part of this year’s festival. The Fifth Degree will perform from 5-8 p.m. at the Tipton County Extension Office (150 Menefee Street, off of East Liberty Avenue). Formed in April 2019, the band includes Charles Reginald Hayes on keyboard, Billy Wayne White on guitar, Rick McCory on bass, Darian Houston on drums, and … [Read more...] about The Fifth Degree brings music to the Depot District tonight
Heritage Festival kicks off tonight, goes through Sunday afternoon
As the excitement of summertime slowly winds down, the eagerness for the fall season is evident throughout the community. “We’re proud to be able to kick off the fall season with our annual Heritage Festival each year. It’s one of Tipton County’s biggest tourism events,” said Lauren Fletcher, Executive Director of the Covington-Tipton County Chamber of Commerce. “Since we host … [Read more...] about Heritage Festival kicks off tonight, goes through Sunday afternoon
CPD steps up presence at schools, investigates alleged threat
The Covington Police Department is working with Lauderdale County officials and Tipton County Schools to identify who is responsible for the threats circulating on social media. "You will see an increase in officers being present at our schools out of an abundance of caution,” said Covington Police Chief Donna Turner. ”We have not been able to verify any threats at this time. … [Read more...] about CPD steps up presence at schools, investigates alleged threat
Why the Town of Mason’s recent clean up was about more than picking up trash
It was misty, but that didn’t stop a small crowd from gathering in front of the Mason Fire Department on Saturday morning. “Today is the starting point,” said Mason Task Force organizer Michael Harris. “We’re going to generate some excitement here. The citizens, they’re ready for change and today will just be the one where we get started.” As Harris talked with clean up … [Read more...] about Why the Town of Mason’s recent clean up was about more than picking up trash
Brighton, Drummonds and Munford elementaries earn Reward School designation
Three of Tipton County’s elementary schools have earned Reward School status. Brighton, Munford and Drummonds elementary schools earned the designation because they demonstrated high levels of performance and/or improvement in performance by meeting their annual measurable objectives across performance indicators and student groups. The Reward school distinction places … [Read more...] about Brighton, Drummonds and Munford elementaries earn Reward School designation
