There was no shortage of opposition to a proposed subdivision in Atoka at the city’s planning commission meeting last week. The 344-lot planned unit development would put a mix of different types of single-family homes with three common open spaces – two of those with playgrounds – on 122 acres of farmland just north of Templeton Farms on Meade Lake Road. Wilbanks Architecture … [Read more...] about Residents speak out against proposed 344-home subdivision in Atoka
Covington employees will see one-time bonus through ARPA funding
Thanks to the $2.7 million in American Recovery Plan Act funds, Covington’s municipal employees will see a bonus this spring. Called premium pay, the city’s full-time employees will see a one-time payment of $2,500 and the part-time employees $250. Mayor Justin Hanson said the pay was in appreciation for employees who’ve remained working through the COVID-19 pandemic. Alderman … [Read more...] about Covington employees will see one-time bonus through ARPA funding
Covington discusses reducing firefighters’ accrued time off
Should the City of Covington change the way in which its firefighters accrue time off? It’s a discussion city leaders held during a meeting of the Finance & Administration Committee Tuesday afternoon. “This came about when (city comptroller Tina) Dunn had some issues with some overages, with some liabilities on some sick time and I think that’s what kinda brought it to … [Read more...] about Covington discusses reducing firefighters’ accrued time off
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Proposed redistricting plan would add Tipton County to Steve Cohen’s 9th congressional district
If the Republican-controlled general assembly gets its way with redistricting – and it probably will – Tipton County will be absorbed into the state's 9th congressional district. The 9th district currently encompasses most of Memphis and Shelby County with the exception of Bartlett and Germantown and parts of East Memphis. It is the most Democratic-leaning district in the … [Read more...] about Proposed redistricting plan would add Tipton County to Steve Cohen’s 9th congressional district
Munford’s River of Life Church destroyed in overnight fire
Munford's River of Life Church was destroyed by fire overnight. Fire chief Jeremy Reeves said the department was dispatched just before 11:30 p.m. and the building was already 75 percent involved. "The old part was on fire and was pretty much destroyed before we got here," he said. "There was so much fire and we had so few resources at the time." Nine of the other 10 fire … [Read more...] about Munford’s River of Life Church destroyed in overnight fire
The Sea of Blue procession for tonight has been cancelled, but here’s more about Trooper Jenks
On Thursday, Jan. 6, the Tipton County Sheriff’s Office was scheduled to host its 15th annual Sea of Blue memorial for Trooper Calvin Jenks and other fallen officers, but the event has been cancelled due to inclement weather. Jenks, 24, was shot at killed on Hwy. 14, near Cotton Lake, during a traffic stop on Jan. 6, 2007. That night, he left the Criminal Justice Complex after … [Read more...] about The Sea of Blue procession for tonight has been cancelled, but here’s more about Trooper Jenks
