A man was arrested in Munford after barricading himself in a house Sunday night. Munford Police Chief Randal Baskin said officers were dispatched to Mary Avenue at approximately 6:30 p.m. for a domestic violence incident. When they arrived, a man ran inside residence and barricaded himself. Officers attempted to contact him several times and each failed. They entered the … [Read more...] about Man arrested after domestic violence incident, barricade situation
Five shot during party at Covington’s Event Center
Five people were shot during a party at The Event Center in Covington Saturday night. Sheriff Shannon Beasley said Covington police and Tipton County deputies were dispatched to the popular club at approximately 11:15 p.m. after gunshots were reported. “Upon arrival, deputies began administering first aid to a female gunshot victim who was found to be in extremely critical … [Read more...] about Five shot during party at Covington’s Event Center
Heritage Festival: Friday Night is Family Movie Night
The second day of the Heritage Festival features family fun in the Depot District. Free Family Movie Night, featuring the original Peter Pan movie, will begin at 7 p.m. The movie is sponsored by Drug Free Tipton. The evening begins with a chili cook-off and the results of six contests at the Tipton County Extension Office (150 Menefee Street, off East Liberty Avenue). The … [Read more...] about Heritage Festival: Friday Night is Family Movie Night
Heritage Festival: Farm to Table Dinner kicks off this year’s event
Kicking off this year’s Heritage Festival is the 6th Annual Farm to Table Dinner, featuring locally-grown food from area farmers in a delicious meal prepared by The Cellar Restaurant and Prohibition Bar. The Farm to Table dinner will take place at The Cellar Restaurant & Prohibition Bar on the east side of the square Thursday night. The event serves as a fundraiser for … [Read more...] about Heritage Festival: Farm to Table Dinner kicks off this year’s event
Heritage Festival: “Pirates and Princesses” will be 2023 children’s parade theme
The 28th annual Heritage Festival kicks off this weekend. As a Heritage Festival tradition, Saturday’s festivities will begin with the traditional Roll ‘N Stroll children’s parade around the historic court square. This year’s parade, sponsored by the Tipton Christian Academy Preschool, is themed “Pirates and Princesses.” The parade begins at 9 a.m. and participants are asked to … [Read more...] about Heritage Festival: “Pirates and Princesses” will be 2023 children’s parade theme
Brighton High School student charged with threatening to shoot up the school
A 14-year-old was charged with threatening a mass shooting, Brighton Mayor Stephanie Chapman-Washam said Wednesday. The Brighton High School resource officer became aware of a threat to "shoot up the school" made through Snapchat on Wednesday morning. The student, who lives in Atoka, was identified and interviewed by police. He was then arrested and charged with making a … [Read more...] about Brighton High School student charged with threatening to shoot up the school
Shelby County firefighter arrested for domestic assault
A Shelby County firefighter was arrested for aggravated domestic assault, amongst other charges, over the weekend. Covington Police said they were dispatched to a home on Surrey Hill Place on Aug. 24 after it was reported a domestic assault incident had taken place. Voss's wife, current girlfriend, and former girlfriend reportedly told police they had been assaulted for days, … [Read more...] about Shelby County firefighter arrested for domestic assault
Combs promises vigilance in wake of multiple bomb threats
Brighton Middle School was evacuated again Wednesday after the school received its second bomb threat of the school year. Students were returned to the classroom after district officials and law enforcement searched the campus and found no evidence of a bomb. The same scene played out two weeks ago, during the first week of school. “After the building was cleared, students … [Read more...] about Combs promises vigilance in wake of multiple bomb threats
