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
Construction halted on temporary Crestview schools
They went up quickly, but lately folks have begun to notice no movement at the site of the temporary schools in the last few days. That’s because there’s a problem. Tipton County Schools Director of Instruction Dr. Rebekah Byrd said on Friday, April 28, district leadership was informed of some ground water concerns that will have to be addressed before the sites can continue … [Read more...] about Construction halted on temporary Crestview schools
Former Brighton alderman David Boone convicted of fondling
Instead of serving the Town of Brighton, a former alderman is now serving time. David Boone was convicted of two counts of fondling last month, charges on which he was indicted in June 2021. Boone was elected in November 2020 and was employed at White Station High School with Shelby County Schools at the time of his arrest. He had been an educator for more than two decades. A … [Read more...] about Former Brighton alderman David Boone convicted of fondling
