Dennis Richardson, owner of Magic Valley Publishing Co. and beloved husband, father, and grandfather, passed away suddenly and peacefully at his Camden home on Monday, July 26. Born in Nashville on March 23, 1951, he was the youngest of seven children. His father was a sharecropper who provided well for his family but passed away when Dennis was two years old. After graduating … [Read more...] about Magic Valley Publishing CEO, and Leader owner, Dennis Richardson dies
Tipton County Schools announce COVID protocol for the upcoming school year
The Tipton County Board of Education announced its plans to handle and combat COVID-19 in schools this upcoming year. Personal Masking When Tipton County Schools open in August, masks will be encouraged although not required. Masks, along with proper use instructions, will be made available through our school nurse clinics as needed. Social Distancing Tipton County Schools … [Read more...] about Tipton County Schools announce COVID protocol for the upcoming school year
July 22, 2021
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Tipton County is second in the state for COVID cases per capita
The number of active COVID-19 cases continues to rise at an alarming rate in Tipton County. On Wednesday, Tipton County ranked second of the state’s 95 counties for cases per capita, which sit at 20.4 per 100,000. Only Crockett County, with 28.1, was ahead. Last week, the county was the top in the country for the percentage the numbers had increased over a 14-day period. And … [Read more...] about Tipton County is second in the state for COVID cases per capita
Two West Tennessee Detention Facility employees were indicted for trying to smuggle contraband into the prison
Nearly 100 people were indicted last week during the July 2020 term of the Tipton County Grand Jury. On Monday, those indicted were arraigned in court. Two employees from the West Tennessee Detention Facility in Mason were indicted for bringing drugs into the prison. On Nov. 24, 2020, Marquelle P. Curne, of Millington, couldn't clear the checkpoint at the correctional … [Read more...] about Two West Tennessee Detention Facility employees were indicted for trying to smuggle contraband into the prison
Six people were indicted in Tipton County for sex crimes with minor victims
Nearly 100 people were indicted last week during the July 2020 term of the Tipton County Grand Jury. On Monday, those indicted were arraigned in court. Following are summaries of some of the cases of sex crimes with child victims. Timothy Spencer Landry, 30, was indicted on charges of sexually exploiting a minor, 15 total counts of indecent exposure and two counts each of … [Read more...] about Six people were indicted in Tipton County for sex crimes with minor victims
There were dozens of assault and domestic assault indictments this term – here are summaries of those charges
Nearly 100 people were indicted last week during the July 2020 term of the Tipton County Grand Jury. On Monday, those indicted were arraigned in court. Following are summaries of some of the assault cases. Ernie James Baskin II, 33, was charged in two separate indictments for assaults. On July 10, 2020 his girlfriend, whom we are not identifying, requested assistance at a … [Read more...] about There were dozens of assault and domestic assault indictments this term – here are summaries of those charges
The grand jury recently indicted nearly 100 people – find out who was charged with murder
Nearly 100 people were indicted last week during the July 2020 term of the Tipton County Grand Jury. On Monday, those indicted were arraigned in court. There were several individuals indicted for murders and attempted murders. Reginald Marques Holmes and Kylan Darrell Peete were charged with attempted first-degree murder, felony reckless endangerment and two counts of … [Read more...] about The grand jury recently indicted nearly 100 people – find out who was charged with murder
