A person of interest in an early morning home invasion in Charleston is in custody, the Tipton County Sheriff's Office announced Tuesday afternoon. At about 5:45 a.m. deputies were dispatched to the 2200 block of Bud Eubanks Road, the homeowner calling to notify police he'd been shot by people who'd broken into his home. He was airlifted to the Regional One Medical Center in … [Read more...] about Home owner shot, person detained in Charleston home invasion
Covington native one of two women memorialized at Henning Post Office Tuesday
HENNING – It's been 10 years, 352 days since Paula Croom Robinson and Judy Robison Spray were murdered while working at the Henning Post Office. Michael Robinson, Paula's husband, has counted, he said in a touching speech in her memory Tuesday as the post office was renamed for the two women who lost their lives there during an armed robbery on Oct. 18, 2010. In the years … [Read more...] about Covington native one of two women memorialized at Henning Post Office Tuesday
Covington police still searching for driver in hit-and-run that killed teen
Covington police are still looking for the driver of a hit-and-run accident Thursday night that killed a 15-year-old. Captain Jack Howell said first responders were dispatched to Hwy. 51 near Garland Avenue at 8:20 p.m. The caller said they'd seen what looked like sparks coming from an SUV driving northbound. When they arrived on scene they found a 15-year-old boy, whom the … [Read more...] about Covington police still searching for driver in hit-and-run that killed teen
Tipton County Sheriff’s Office, TBI investigating fatal house fire in Drummonds
A fatal house fire in Drummonds is under investigation. The Tipton County Sheriff's Office and Tipton County Fire Department responded to a house fire on Patricia Lane at approximately 2:25 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 2. When emergency personnel arrived on the scene the home was full engulfed. During the process of extinguishing the blaze a body was found in the home. The victim has … [Read more...] about Tipton County Sheriff’s Office, TBI investigating fatal house fire in Drummonds
Sept. 30 2021
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Opinion: It’s exciting to imagine the effects the Ford plant will bring to Tipton County
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
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
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
