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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

After 20 years of financial issues, the state comptroller wants the Town of Mason to relinquish its charter

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The Town of Mason has a big decision to make. Should its voluntarily give up its charter or will the state have to step in and take over? Tennessee Comptroller of the Treasury Jason Mumpower and members of the local government auditing and utilities oversight teams held a public meetings with the town’s elected officials and gave it to them straight. “Government is not working … [Read more...] about After 20 years of financial issues, the state comptroller wants the Town of Mason to relinquish its charter

Here’s when local government bodies meet and how you can attend

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Participation with the actions of local government, and transparency of government bodies, is very important to our way of life. The Tennessee Open Meetings Act (TCA §8-44-101) requires adequate notice to the public for meetings which are regularly scheduled and specially called. This means, because the public has the right to attend these bodies must let you know when these … [Read more...] about Here’s when local government bodies meet and how you can attend