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Stephanie Brown’s family holds rally ahead of Cole McDaniel’s planned preliminary hearing
It was hard to miss Stephanie Brown's family and friends Tuesday afternoon. Though it felt close to 100 degrees outside, there were three generations of people wearing hot pink shirts holding a rally to call for justice for Brown. It's not common to see such an outward display of support in the parking lot at the Tipton County Justice Center. "If you knew her you'd understand … [Read more...] about Stephanie Brown’s family holds rally ahead of Cole McDaniel’s planned preliminary hearing
TDOE awards $4.5M in Grow Your Own grants, Tipton partners with TSU
Wednesday the Tennessee Department of Education announced $4.5 million in Grow Your Own grants has been awarded to establish partnerships between Educator Preparation Providers and local school districts and create innovative pathways to becoming a teacher in Tennessee for free. This second round of Grow Your Own grants awards 45 grants of $100,000 each to 13 EPPs in Tennessee … [Read more...] about TDOE awards $4.5M in Grow Your Own grants, Tipton partners with TSU
During recent sting, only one of 13 businesses sold to minor
The Tipton County Sheriff’s Office recently conducted an undercover, alcohol compliance check on several Tipton County businesses. Investigators used an informant, under the age of 21, to go into these establishments in an attempt to purchase alcohol. Throughout the investigation, a total of 13 businesses were checked. Twelve of those businesses refused to sell to the underage … [Read more...] about During recent sting, only one of 13 businesses sold to minor
Here’s how Covington’s new crime mapping tool works
During Tuesday’s meeting of the public safety committee, Covington Police Chief Larry Lindsey announced the department will be using a new crime mapping tool. Powered by Lexis Nexis Risk Solutions, the public mapping service will provide another tool for residents who want to stay informed about the crimes which may be taking place in their neighborhoods. “This is another way … [Read more...] about Here’s how Covington’s new crime mapping tool works
Fireworks can’t be purchased or shot off in Covington – here’s why
If you live in Covington you’ll have to go outside the city limits to purchase fireworks this year. And don’t even think about shooting them off in town, city officials reminded residents this week. “It’s just an important reminder we have had issues in the past with not only with people’s personal property and people being at risk, but our own public safety as well. Our own … [Read more...] about Fireworks can’t be purchased or shot off in Covington – here’s why
Covington just lowered its tax rate from $1.33 to $1.24
On Tuesday night, Covington’s board of mayor and aldermen passed its 2021-22 budget and lowered taxes for residents. The property tax rate dropped from $1.33 per $100 of value to $1.24. The $11.9-million budget for the upcoming fiscal year includes new public safety personnel, raises and equipment. “Included in this budget are three new firefighters, additional police cameras … [Read more...] about Covington just lowered its tax rate from $1.33 to $1.24
June 24, 2021
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