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Opinion: It’s exciting to imagine the effects the Ford plant will bring to Tipton County

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Last week at Rotary our speaker, District 6761 Governor Dr. Michael J. Babb, M.D., spoke about the ripple effects of our actions. He spoke most notably about the ripple effects of kindness, but I was reminded of his speech when I realize in Tipton County we’ll soon see the ripple effects of the largest industrial investment the state has ever seen. On Tuesday, the Ford Motor … [Read more...] about Opinion: It’s exciting to imagine the effects the Ford plant will bring to Tipton County

Seedco giving away backpacks, haircuts at back-to-school enrollment event Saturday

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On Saturday morning Seedco, an organization which helps connects children to healthcare coverage, will host an event promoting fun and wellness. On hand will be barbers and beauticians providing free hair cuts and styles, food, drinks, music and more. Foreeta Yarbrough said organizers have stuffed 200 backpacks to distribute to children attending the event, which will take … [Read more...] about Seedco giving away backpacks, haircuts at back-to-school enrollment event Saturday

Safe Harbor recently opened a new residential drug rehab in Tipton County

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In the place where orphaned children were once raised and senior citizens once spent their last days, the owners of Tipton County’s newest faith-based residential drug rehabilitation facility hope to help change lives. Hosting a grand opening ceremony last Thursday, Kenny Lane and Brad Bowie told a crowd of community members their plans for Safe Harbor of Tipton County. “Every … [Read more...] about Safe Harbor recently opened a new residential drug rehab in Tipton County

The four-day Heritage Festival kicks off tonight – find out the details about event

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The 26th annual Heritage Festival begins tonight with a farm-to-table dinner at the Manor at Mt. Carmel. Hosted at The Manor at Mount Carmel, the dinner will feature locally-grown food from area farmers in a delicious meal prepared by local restaurants. The event serves as a fundraiser for the Court Square Farmers Market. The evening starts off with a social hour at 5 p.m. and … [Read more...] about The four-day Heritage Festival kicks off tonight – find out the details about event