D. Michael Dunavant, U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Tennessee, has announced his resignation, effective Feb. 28. U.S. Attorney. Dunavant has served in office since September 2017. It was a move expected after President Donald J. Trump lost the election. U.S. Attorney Dunavant was appointed by Trump as the United States Attorney for the Western District of Tennessee … [Read more...] about U.S. Attorney Mike Dunavant, of Atoka, announces his resignation
FOP planning memorial for fallen deputy Ricky Rose
Last week the Covington Board of Mayor and Aldermen gave Fraternal Order of Police its blessing to proceed with a memorial honoring fallen deputy Ricky Rose. FOP President Scottie Delashmit told the board the organization would be working with the Tennessee Department of Transportation to install a commemorative sign at the former justice complex, which now houses the county … [Read more...] about FOP planning memorial for fallen deputy Ricky Rose
Sheriff’s office investigating fatal shooting in Mason
A Byhalia, Miss. man is dead after a domestic disturbance with his ex-girlfriend, the Tipton County Sheriff’s Office said Sunday afternoon. Just after midnight deputies were dispatched to Mason-Malone Road after a suspicious vehicle was reported. The call was upgraded to a shooting before deputies arrived. They found John Walter Smith Jr.,34, had been shot. He was later … [Read more...] about Sheriff’s office investigating fatal shooting in Mason
Tipton County Museum’s February Gardening Series begins tomorrow
The Tipton County Museum’s annual February Gardening Series will begin this Saturday and this year will be conducted virtually through Zoom due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The first lecture, “What to Prune When,” will be delivered by Madison County Extension Agent and Master Gardener Program Coordinator Celeste Scott. On Saturday, Feb. 13, Dr. Chris Cooper, Shelby County Master … [Read more...] about Tipton County Museum’s February Gardening Series begins tomorrow
February 4, 2021
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John Edwards is on a mission to preserve Tipton County’s African-American history
John Edwards has been busy lately. On top of being re-elected to the Covington Board of Mayor and Aldermen late last year, the second-generation public servant is on a mission to preserve Tipton County’s African-American history before it’s too late. “We have to ensure there will be some record going forward,” he said. Edwards has built a website called Tipton County … [Read more...] about John Edwards is on a mission to preserve Tipton County’s African-American history
January 28, 2021
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Grieving mothers create local support group after sons’ overdoses
There’s no name for parents who’ve lost children. And there was no local support group for parents who’ve lost children to the opioid crisis, either, until a couple of grieving mothers made it happen. “There’s nothing in Tipton County that parents who’ve lost their children go to to get support from each other, to be able to talk out your grief,” said Lori Green-Laird. Her son … [Read more...] about Grieving mothers create local support group after sons’ overdoses
