At a press conference Monday, the importance of collaboration between Black farmers and incorporation of their farms was emphasized as a means to unlock economic opportunities for the minority community as Blue Oval City makes its home in the region. The meeting, organized by the Black Farmers and Agriculturalists Association, aimed to address challenges faced by Black … [Read more...] about Black Farmers talk about collaboration, paradigm shift amid Blue Oval City eminent domain worries
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School board approves expenses for interim Crestview schools
In a special called meeting held this week, the county school board members unanimously approved the implementation of interim structures for Crestview Elementary and Crestview Middle School. Director of Schools Dr. John Combs and Hunter Bennett presented the recommendations for the structures, concrete, and interior build-out, which received positive feedback from the … [Read more...] about School board approves expenses for interim Crestview schools
Atoka, Brighton, Munford and Mason awarded $8.8M in wastewater grants
The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation issued good news last week for communities across the state that will benefit from nearly $300,000,000 in grant funding. Among those recipients is Tipton County, which received $8,845,865. Tipton County, in collaboration with the City of Munford, the Town of Atoka, the Town of Brighton, and the Town of Mason, will use ARP … [Read more...] about Atoka, Brighton, Munford and Mason awarded $8.8M in wastewater grants
Juneteenth, Derby Day in the Park planned for Frazier Park on Saturday
On Saturday, Frazier Park will host both the Juneteenth celebration and Derby Day in the Park. Organized by the Tipton County NAACP, the Juneteenth event will promote awareness about the significance of the newest federal holiday. It's a day set aside to commemorate the announcement of emancipation. On June 19th, 1865, Union soldiers arrived in Galveston, Texas, to announce … [Read more...] about Juneteenth, Derby Day in the Park planned for Frazier Park on Saturday
‘I’m not going to say it’s all racist motivated’: Johnetta Yarbrough speaks out about daughter’s termination
With tensions running high after the termination of Eboni Eaton on Friday, the City of Covington expected a large crowd at Tuesday’s meeting of the board of mayor and aldermen. City officials issued a special alert, notifying the public only 66 people could be seated inside the board room. No such notice has ever been issued before Monday. The meeting opened with a warning … [Read more...] about ‘I’m not going to say it’s all racist motivated’: Johnetta Yarbrough speaks out about daughter’s termination
Tensions flare in Covington as HR director is terminated for walking out of a disciplinary meeting with the mayor
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
Track and Field runner Ryan Coley signs with Austin Peay State University
Another runner from Munford High signed to compete at the next level. Senior Ryan Coley signed his letter of intent to Austin Peay State University. “It was definitely a school that I didn’t think I was going to choose at the end of the day, but, with touring the university and meeting the coach and the team, I feel like it’s the right spot for me,” the standout said. Being … [Read more...] about Track and Field runner Ryan Coley signs with Austin Peay State University
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
