[metaslider id=6768] Covington native Emily Peyton Cook released her first book this month, encouraging positivity centered around God-given gifts. “Eclectic Emily” made its debut this week and the main character takes readers along as she discovers being a creative child is who she is meant to be. A book signing was held Saturday at Tipton Christian Academy, where she is an … [Read more...] about Covington native Emily Peyton Cook released her first book this week
Munford man charged with vehicular homicide in Millington crash
A 20-year-old from Munford has been charged with vehicular homicide after allegedly causing a wreck in Millington Thursday night that killed two people. The accident took place near the busy intersection of Hwy. 51 and Wilkinsville, in front of Walmart and dozens of other businesses. Witnesses said the truck driven by Ethan Wells was driving at a high rate of speed and … [Read more...] about Munford man charged with vehicular homicide in Millington crash
Two people were shot on Hwy. 51 in an apparent retaliatory shooting Wednesday night
Covington Police are investigating a shooting that left two people in critical condition Wednesday night. The victims were traveling northbound on Hwy. 51 when another car pulled up next to them and opened fire. The shooting took place at approximately 7:45 p.m. The suspect vehicle fled the scene before police arrived. The victims are both in critical condition. One was … [Read more...] about Two people were shot on Hwy. 51 in an apparent retaliatory shooting Wednesday night
Tipton County’s mask mandate will end Sept. 30, but Huffman encourages continued mask usage
Tipton County's mask mandate, which has been in place since Aug. 5, will end on Wednesday, Sept. 30. County executive Jeff Huffman, who is what other counties call a county mayor, made the announcement Monday. "Tipton County's numbers continue to improve overall," he said via email. "The county is up to 1,836 confirmed positive cases and 19 deaths. The positivity rate for the … [Read more...] about Tipton County’s mask mandate will end Sept. 30, but Huffman encourages continued mask usage
The Heritage Festival kicks off tonight – here’s what’s planned
The 2020 Heritage Festival will begin Friday with movies at The Historic Ruffin Theater on the square. “The Wizard of Oz” will begin at 6:30 p.m. and “Walk the Line,” a movie with scenes shot in Tipton County, will follow. Tickets are free and concessions will be offered. The Ruffin is planning an encore of the double feature Saturday. The theater is a historical landmark. … [Read more...] about The Heritage Festival kicks off tonight – here’s what’s planned
Meet Joshua Filtz, the new dean of the DSCC Jimmy Naifeh Center
Dyersburg State Community College President Karen Bowyer has announced the appointment of Dr. Joshua Filtz as the new assistant vice president for the college in addition to his current duties as dean of the DSCC Jimmy Naifeh Center at Tipton County. This appointment will be effective Oct. 1. “Dr. Filtz brings a wealth of experience in the area of enrollment services and … [Read more...] about Meet Joshua Filtz, the new dean of the DSCC Jimmy Naifeh Center
Heritage Day 2020
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September 24, 2020
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