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Echo Day

More than 20K people have early voted, shattering 2008 record

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Early and absentee voters officially broke 2008’s record for turnout Tuesday, the Tennessee Secretary of State Tre Hargett reported. By the close of business Wednesday, 20,238 people had already voted in Tipton County. The previous record was 17,554. Statewide, turnout through the first 10 days of early voting increased more than 40 percent over the same period in 2016. “We … [Read more...] about More than 20K people have early voted, shattering 2008 record

So far more than 15K people have voted in Tipton County

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Voter turnout for this election could potentially be the highest it's been in recent years, Tennessee Secretary of State Tre Hargett said. Statewide, turnout through the first 10 days of early voting has increased 39.84 percent over the same period in 2016. “We have seen high turnout numbers during early voting, and I urge Tennesseans to take advantage of these final days of … [Read more...] about So far more than 15K people have voted in Tipton County

Breast cancer tributes: Remembering Cynthia Gaines

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Antonio Gaines was 16 when his mother, Cynthia Ann Gaines, died. A sophomore in high school, he said watching her suffer was difficult. “She suffered a lot and (when she died) I was glad she didn’t have to suffer anymore,” he said. “It was different for me ... I was just relieved there was no more suffering for her.” Cynthia worked at Charms and was battling breast cancer at … [Read more...] about Breast cancer tributes: Remembering Cynthia Gaines

New machines added to Atoka early voting site as turnout is on track to be record-breaking

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Early voting totals could surpass the record-high 2008 turnout, administrator of elections Cindy Pinner has suggested. Twelve years ago, 17,554 people voted early and absentee. By 5 p.m. Wednesday, 10,404 ballots had already been cast by mail, in nursing homes and in person. There is still another week to go. “I think this could possibly be the largest turnout we’ve had,” she … [Read more...] about New machines added to Atoka early voting site as turnout is on track to be record-breaking

Polling locations in Tipton County

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During the early voting period, voters can cast their ballots at one of two locations. The Tipton County Election Commission in Covington is located at 133 E. Church Street. In South Tipton, First Baptist Atoka at 102 Kimbrough, is hosting early voting. On Election Day Tipton County voters can cast ballots at the following locations: Northeast Covington: Canaan Baptist … [Read more...] about Polling locations in Tipton County