A firestorm of emotion has resulted from the termination of Covington Personnel/Purchasing Director Eboni Eaton during a special called meeting Friday afternoon. The meeting, which was announced on the city's Facebook page last Wednesday, served as a discussion surrounding the proposed termination for insubordination. Mayor Jan Hensley alleged Eaton walked out of a meeting in … [Read more...] about Tensions flare in Covington as HR director is terminated for walking out of a disciplinary meeting with the mayor
June 8, 2023
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Two fires happened simultaneously at Mason businesses last week – investigators believe they were set intentionally
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is investigating two suspicious fires in Mason last week. According to Mason Fire Chief Charles Jenkins, firefighters were dispatched to a vacant building just west of Finde Naifeh Road on Hwy. 70 West just after midnight on Thursday, May 25. Jenkins said the building was less than 25 percent involved, which means less than a quarter of it … [Read more...] about Two fires happened simultaneously at Mason businesses last week – investigators believe they were set intentionally
Remembering Tipton County’s fallen servicemembers on Memorial Day
Memorial Day is a day of remembrance for those who died in service to the country. The following men from Tipton County died while serving the country during wartime. A memorial commemorating their sacrifice is at the Tipton County Veterans Museum on Bert Johnston Avenue in Covington. Mexican War Calvin Jarnigan Civil War G. M. Adams, Elijah E. Ewart, Samuel Lane, E. G. … [Read more...] about Remembering Tipton County’s fallen servicemembers on Memorial Day
TBI, TCSO investigating shooting death of local musician
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and the Tipton County Sheriff's Office are investigating the fatal shooting of a local musician. At approximately 10:30 p.m. Sunday a shooting was reported on Old Memphis Road, in the Covington area, sheriff Shannon Beasley said. Aaron Huffman, 44, was pronounced dead at Baptist Memorial Hospital-Tipton. Beasley said one person has been … [Read more...] about TBI, TCSO investigating shooting death of local musician
The TCAP results are in – and Tipton County’s third graders did better than the state average
When the results were released on Friday, May 19, 55.7 percent of Tipton County third graders were promoted to fourth grade. Under Tennessee’s controversial third grade retention bill, promotion to the fourth grade rests on scoring in the proficient range on this single test. That means even straight A students can – and did – fail the third grade by the legislature’s new … [Read more...] about The TCAP results are in – and Tipton County’s third graders did better than the state average
Tipton County prepares for a busy weekend with a lot of events
If you’re looking for something to do this weekend, Tipton County will not disappoint. Saturday is an especially busy day. Here’s what’s planned: Atoka Farmer’s Market Pop-Up, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., open lot across from town hall Household Hazardous Waste Collection, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Brighton High School; dispose of your leftover chemicals, lawn and garden products, and … [Read more...] about Tipton County prepares for a busy weekend with a lot of events
What are you reading? Here are new books by Tipton County writers
Interested in books and stories written by local writers? Matthew Carrier, a two-time cancer survivor, recently published To Ring the Bell, an inside look at his battle with cancer. “It’s the story of life, hope, and healing. It’s about living a moment at a time and being grateful for another day,” Carrier, who lives in the Millington area of Tipton County, said. “Sometimes, … [Read more...] about What are you reading? Here are new books by Tipton County writers
