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Burlison man dies on Hatchie River after boat capsizes

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A 59-year-old Burlison man lost his life when a 14-foot aluminum boat capsized on Wednesday, March 2 on the Hatchie River in Tipton County. Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency officers responded with the Gilt Edge Fire Department, Tipton County Sheriff's Office, and Priority Ambulance to an unresponsive boater at approximately 6:20 p.m. Reports stated that Steven D. Campbell … [Read more...] about Burlison man dies on Hatchie River after boat capsizes

Here’s who’s on the ballot for the upcoming Republican primary and county general elections

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Election season is gearing up and dozens of candidates have recently qualified for the upcoming May 3 Republican primary and August 4 county general election. County primaries, which have been held since 2016, are requested by Tipton County's Republican and/or Democratic parties. In contested races where party affiliation has been declared, they decide who'll appear on the … [Read more...] about Here’s who’s on the ballot for the upcoming Republican primary and county general elections

The discovery of more than 1,100 rodents in a Family Dollar distribution center has led to a recall of food and other products

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The Food and Drug Administration and Family Dollar are warning customers in six states - including those who've shopped at stores in Covington and Munford - not to use certain products purchased since Jan. 1, 2021. The warning was prompted by the discovery of more than 1,100 dead rodents after fumigating the West Memphis, Ark. distribution facility. The FDA said an … [Read more...] about The discovery of more than 1,100 rodents in a Family Dollar distribution center has led to a recall of food and other products

Covington plans for redistricting based on Census data

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Just as the state recently did, Covington’s board of mayor and aldermen has to do some redistricting after the 2020 Census results were reported. Population data showed there were approximately 100 more residents in District 2, so the city had to change the district lines to make them equal once again. The subcommittee did so by moving 110 residents in the northernmost part of … [Read more...] about Covington plans for redistricting based on Census data