Each year, The Leader publishes letters to Santa in a special section – and this year will be no different. To do this, we usually distribute printed forms to local elementary schools and rely on the generosity of local teachers to have their students complete them in the allotted timeframe. Our teachers are more overwhelmed than ever. The Leader’s elves don’t want to add to … [Read more...] about Send us your letter to Santa by Dec. 16!
November 26, 2020
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Atoka’s roundabout project is set for construction next spring
In the works for close to a decade, the Atoka roundabout project will become a reality next year. Last week the town announced the $1.3 million project, which is state-funded, had been awarded and construction would begin in the spring 2021. “We went through two rounds of (Request for Proposals) because it was way over budget and there was no way we could make it happen,” said … [Read more...] about Atoka’s roundabout project is set for construction next spring
November 19, 2020
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Do you have the cutest pet in Tipton County? Enter our 2021 pet calendar contest
Who’s got the cutest pet in Tipton County? The Leader’s annual Tails of Tipton pet calendar contest will crown a winner and a 2021 calendar will feature the pet with the most votes. “We’re looking forward to another of our award-winning pet calendar contests,” said Leader publisher Scott Whaley. “It’s a great way to help raise money for local animal rescues.” Voting and entry … [Read more...] about Do you have the cutest pet in Tipton County? Enter our 2021 pet calendar contest
Hamilton-Ryker announces its virtual hiring event will be held Wednesday
Hamilton-Ryker, a Total Workforce Solutions provider and leading staffing agency, is hosting a mass hiring event at offices in Kentucky, Mississippi, Tennessee and Texas during the month of November. Through partnerships with industrial and clerical employers, they will be getting people back to work in over 640 jobs. With the expiration of the federal unemployment benefits, … [Read more...] about Hamilton-Ryker announces its virtual hiring event will be held Wednesday
Man in custody after morning stabbing in Munford
Munford Police are currently investigating a stabbing that took place this morning. The department reports a woman, whom they have identified as Loni Melton, was stabbed at Fast Way at approximately 5:45 a.m. She was flown to the Regional One Medical Center in Memphis for treatment where she remains in critical condition. She gave police the name of the suspect, Robert Lee … [Read more...] about Man in custody after morning stabbing in Munford
There has been no recommendation to close schools, superintendent says
This week has seen many teacher, student and staff member absences due to positive tests or quarantines but Tipton County Schools has received no recommendations to close schools. Cases and positivity rates have been increasing at a rapid pace all over the county and the school cases mirror that. Earlier this week at Brighton Elementary there were more than a dozen faculty and … [Read more...] about There has been no recommendation to close schools, superintendent says
