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Cole McDaniel’s murder case was bound over to the grand jury – here’s what we know after the preliminary hearing

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Testimony from two witnesses in a preliminary hearing for the Cole McDaniel murder case had conflicting stories about the events on May 20 which led to the death of Stephanie Brown. Sure there was some overlap, but Stephanie’s mother, Crystal Brown, and Cole’s fiancée, Kaitlyn McCammon, disagreed about who the primary aggressor in the incident was. Was it Stephanie Brown or was … [Read more...] about Cole McDaniel’s murder case was bound over to the grand jury – here’s what we know after the preliminary hearing

Former Hollywood starlet Ina Poindexter Ashley, a Covington native, dies at 89

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A Covington native who made a name for herself in Hollywood has died. Ina Claire Ashley passed away in Nashville on Aug. 3 following a brief illness, her obituary reported. She rose to stardom in the 1950s and appeared in television and in movies. She was born Ina Claire Klutts on Feb. 7, 1932 to Thomas and Cordie Klutts. The family, which also included three sons, lived on … [Read more...] about Former Hollywood starlet Ina Poindexter Ashley, a Covington native, dies at 89

Magic Valley Publishing CEO, and Leader owner, Dennis Richardson dies

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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

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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

Tipton County is second in the state for COVID cases per capita

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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