It’s incredible the way the Tipton County Republican Party has brought people together lately. In the last two weeks I have talked with both Democrats and Republicans who can agree on one thing: TCRP’s far right campaign against Critical Race Theory is misguided at best. They’re working on a dangerous campaign to discredit our school system by suggesting Critical Race Theory is … [Read more...] about Opinion: Anti-CRT war is uniting us, but is really unnecessary
July 15, 2021
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The county passed its budget on Monday night – find out what’s in it
On Monday night Tipton County passed its 2021-22 budget, giving raises to its employees and planning significant paving, among other things. Last year county employees did not receive a raise, due to the commission’s desire to be conservative with spending during the unknowns of operating in a pandemic, so this year they received a 5-percent cost of living raise. “A lot of … [Read more...] about The county passed its budget on Monday night – find out what’s in it
By percentages Tipton has the highest 14-day increase in COVID in the country, here’s a look at the numbers
Does Tipton County have the highest 14-day increase in COVID-19 cases in the country? Yes. According to the New York Times COVID tracker, data reported Monday by the State of Tennessee showed Tipton County had a 3,843-percent increase in cases. Davidson and Gibson counties were also seeing large increases. Tipton is also among nine hot spots in the state for cases per capita … [Read more...] about By percentages Tipton has the highest 14-day increase in COVID in the country, here’s a look at the numbers
Taste of Tipton: Round 2 BBQ is a crowd pleaser
If barbecue’s what you’re after, Round 2 is the place you want to be. The Crosstown restaurant is the second generation of barbecue restaurants owned by “Big Dave” Mize. He operated Post Office BBQ for many years on Tipton Road in the old Atoka Post Office building before it moved to Hwy. 51 about a decade ago then closed in 2013. “One day I was up at Sparky’s (BBQ) getting ice … [Read more...] about Taste of Tipton: Round 2 BBQ is a crowd pleaser
Sugaright earns TOSHA award for workplace safety
The Tennessee Occupational Safety and Health Administration recognized seven Tennessee employers with the prestigious Governor’s Award of Excellence for Workplace Safety and Health for their commitment to keeping employees safe while on the job. Among them was Sugaright LLC of Covington, which produces sugar products. The company has qualified for the Governor’s Award by … [Read more...] about Sugaright earns TOSHA award for workplace safety
July 8, 2021
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Late deputy Ricky Rose honored with memorial on stretch of Hwy. 51 in Covington
[metaslider id="9127"] In front of the building where he lost his life, last Tuesday Ricky Rose’s family and friends gathered to remember him. The scorching heat was cooled with cloud cover as the ceremony dedicating a marker to the fallen deputy began. It was a day more than three decades in the making. “We really wanted to wait until the drama died down a little bit,” said … [Read more...] about Late deputy Ricky Rose honored with memorial on stretch of Hwy. 51 in Covington
