In the coming months and years, Tipton County will be receiving money to combat a local and national problem: the opioid crisis. During Monday night's meeting of the Tipton County Legislative Body, County Executive Jeff Huffman said he expects Tipton County to receive about $180,000 a year over the next two decades or so. The money is being disbursed from law suit settlements … [Read more...] about Tipton County to receive money to combat opioid crisis
Local Government
Munford moving forward with plans to operate its own trash pickup service
If everything goes as planned, Munford will be operating its own trash pickup service by Dec. 1 of next year. At a meeting held Monday night, the board voted to form its own trash service. Aldermen Jack Bomar, Lonnie Glass, Sue Arthur, Ray Deneka and Deborah Reed voted yes. Alderman Glenn Turner abstained. Munford's trash service will take the place of Waste Pro. The current … [Read more...] about Munford moving forward with plans to operate its own trash pickup service
Concerns raised over potential annexation in Covington
Covington Alderman Jeff Morris said his constituents are not happy about a proposed annexation on Bert Johnston Avenue. “I’ve had a lot of concerns about that annexation, to be honest with you, and I’ve heard from a lot of people ... I don’t know if anybody else has or not, but I’ve heard from a great deal with a lot of concerns.” There are currently ongoing discussions about … [Read more...] about Concerns raised over potential annexation in Covington
City of Munford will buy property for new Veterans Plaza
Something that has been about five years in the making is much closer to reality after Monday night's Munford Board of Mayor and Aldermen meeting. The board voted unanimously to purchase a building owned by First Citizens National Bank, located on the southeast corner of Munford Avenue and South Tipton Street. The plan is to turn the piece of property into the Veterans Plaza, … [Read more...] about City of Munford will buy property for new Veterans Plaza
County budget includes funding for new animal control facility and raises for cops
The Tipton County Legislature passed a $152.9 million 2022-23 budget Monday night that includes raises for county employees, money for a new animal control facility and the same property tax rate as last year. Law enforcement employees with the Tipton County Sheriff's Office are receiving a $4,000 raise, which will be between eight and 11 percent, depending on the employee's … [Read more...] about County budget includes funding for new animal control facility and raises for cops
Covington’s next mayor will make more money – and the only person who’s announced plans to run is against it
Though the majority of the board of mayor and aldermen has decided to proceed with giving a raise to the next mayor, there are two who aren’t on board. One is the current mayor, the other is the only person who’s announced he plans to run for mayor. “We’ve been discussing the raise for the upcoming mayor and I still have a problem with us raising that amount by $10,000,” said … [Read more...] about Covington’s next mayor will make more money – and the only person who’s announced plans to run is against it
Here’s why Mason’s request for injunction against the comptroller was denied
Late last week Chancellor Anne C. Martin denied the Town of Mason’s request for an injunction against the comptroller’s corrective action plan. The emergency petition filed on April 1 by the NAACP on behalf of the town alleged the comptroller’s office acted outside of its authority in taking control of the town’s finances last month, violated state law, violated the Equal … [Read more...] about Here’s why Mason’s request for injunction against the comptroller was denied
Mason officials, comptroller’s team have ‘positive meeting’ about financial plan
Mason, now under the state comptroller's financial control, may once again operate independently sooner than anticipated. On Tuesday, Mumpower’s team and officials from the town met in Jackson to discuss the plan to get back in good financial standing. “It was a very positive meeting,” Mumpower said. “We were able to come together on a plan moving forward that everyone agreed … [Read more...] about Mason officials, comptroller’s team have ‘positive meeting’ about financial plan
