Caleb Duncan didn't do it to be recognized. "I was just coming in to get a few things, honestly … " He committed one of the kindest deeds the manager of the Dollar General store at Hwy. 51 and Tracy Road in Atoka has seen. "People pay it forward sometimes, but we've never seen it like that," Terann Fisher said. During a quick stop at the store on Aug. 18 a customer in front … [Read more...] about Dollar General Corp. honors Caleb Duncan, donates to local food pantry after good deed
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Tipton County Staff Sergeant jumps with Army’s Golden Knights
His mom, Teresa Duvall of Covington, calls him an adrenaline junkie, but U. S. Army Staff Sergeant Justin Allen Brenner, is just carrying on the family business… albeit, with a little more flair. Growing up Brenner knew he was destined to join the military. His beloved grandfather, Brian Gibbs of Drummonds, was a 26-year Navy veteran, serving during Vietnam and on two aircraft … [Read more...] about Tipton County Staff Sergeant jumps with Army’s Golden Knights
Tipton County in the Civil War: North Alabama
Editor’s note: Due to a print error our correspondence columns were inadvertently omitted from this week’s print issue. By Russell Bailey, Tipton County Historian Colonel Thomas H. Logwood detailed Captain H. T. Hanks, Company C., 15th Tennessee Cavalry to prepare the Federal prisoners captured at Athens for their movement west and south, during the afternoon of Sept. 24, … [Read more...] about Tipton County in the Civil War: North Alabama
Mt. Carmel/Clopton Notes
Editor's note: Due to a print error our correspondence columns were inadvertently omitted from this week's print issue. By Elaine Watkins It’s a coolish Monday afternoon and we had a great weekend! Last night the Robinsons, Craig, Teri and Eason and the Howards, Michael, Leslie and Garrett came over after church for Brian’s BBQ, plus beans, tater salad and slaw, sugar-free … [Read more...] about Mt. Carmel/Clopton Notes
GoFundMe set up for former Munford firefighter battling lung cancer
Munford’s firefighters are coming together to help one of their own battling cancer. Nick Smith was diagnosed with lung cancer in late 2019. “I was having trouble taking deep breaths, so I went to an urgent care clinic,” he said. “They did a CT scan and told me I needed to go to the emergency room immediately.” Smith had a partially collapsed lung. Once it was reinflated … [Read more...] about GoFundMe set up for former Munford firefighter battling lung cancer
Tipton County Museum’s February Gardening Series begins tomorrow
The Tipton County Museum’s annual February Gardening Series will begin this Saturday and this year will be conducted virtually through Zoom due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The first lecture, “What to Prune When,” will be delivered by Madison County Extension Agent and Master Gardener Program Coordinator Celeste Scott. On Saturday, Feb. 13, Dr. Chris Cooper, Shelby County Master … [Read more...] about Tipton County Museum’s February Gardening Series begins tomorrow
Local teen’s poem featured in Highlights magazine
A local teenager’s poem was recently featured in Highlights magazine. When she was 11, Hannah Ruth Hardaway sent a poem in to the publication. It was finally published two years later in their September 2020 issue. Parents Christopher and LaCreasia Hardway said they were all very excited. “Our daughter wrote this poem a year and a half ago when she was 11 and never heard … [Read more...] about Local teen’s poem featured in Highlights magazine
Covington cancels its annual Christmas parade
On Wednesday, the City of Covington announced its annual Christmas parade had been cancelled due to health and safety concerns. “After consultation today with our parade coordinator and public safety chiefs, we feel the risks are greater than the benefit,” said mayor Justin Hanson. “With the county executive’s mask mandate now in effect, our staff will have a great deal of … [Read more...] about Covington cancels its annual Christmas parade
