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Remembering Tipton County’s fallen officers

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Each year since 2007, Tipton County’s law enforcement community has saluted the county’s fallen officers with a memorial service during police week, which is the week in which May 15, Peace Officers Memorial Day, falls. This year's ceremony was held on Friday, May 13 and honored the eight men who've given their lives in the line of service to Tipton County: Deputy Charles M. … [Read more...] about Remembering Tipton County’s fallen officers

Food truck festivals and memorial ceremonies: Here are 10 things to do in Tipton County in May 2022

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The weather is heating up and the events calendar is starting to fill. Here are 10 things to do in Tipton County this month, from fishing and food trucks to events honoring the fallen officers and veterans. Fish for prizes at Glenn Springs  The 27th Annual Children’s Fishing Derby at Glenn Springs Lake in Drummonds happens this Saturday, May 7, from 9-11 a.m. The free event is … [Read more...] about Food truck festivals and memorial ceremonies: Here are 10 things to do in Tipton County in May 2022

Mayor Gooden said he’s ‘pleased’ with new comptroller deal inked Wednesday

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The NAACP and the state comptroller's office said an agreement has been reached with the Town of Mason which lowers the monthly repayment to the utility fund and sets a date in which the state's fiscal oversight will end.  The move is the latest in a three-month saga over the small town's finances. What’s the scenario? Following two decades of financial issues and what they … [Read more...] about Mayor Gooden said he’s ‘pleased’ with new comptroller deal inked Wednesday

Why Dynamix is your go-to physical therapy provider

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Imagine doing something you love - gardening, painting, walking around the neighborhood - and then suddenly you feel a little zing of pain in your hands, shoulders or legs. You work through it, but as the days go by, you are not feeling like your normal self.  Your first thought is to call and schedule your appointment with your primary doctor, and he may recommend trying … [Read more...] about Why Dynamix is your go-to physical therapy provider

Suspect turns herself in after shooting in Covington Sunday

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The Covington Police Department has reported a suspect turned herself in after a shooting in Covington Sunday afternoon. Officers were dispatched to the call at the 1200 block of South College Street at 2:20 p.m. and rendered life-saving first aid to the victim upon arrival. The victim was transported to the Regional One Medical Center in Memphis where they remain in stable … [Read more...] about Suspect turns herself in after shooting in Covington Sunday