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
July 1, 2021
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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
