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Brighton senior Camryn Williams dies in car accident 25 days before graduation

By Jeff Ireland on April 25, 2023

Camryn Williams loved to bake cookies. Chocolate chip and oatmeal were her specialties. "Everybody had to try them," said Jordyn Sanders, a Brighton senior and one of her close friends. "She was always cracking jokes," said Brighton senior Angielynn Crawford, another close friend, with a smile. "She'd make faces when somebody would do something a little off. She'd give you … [Read more...] about Brighton senior Camryn Williams dies in car accident 25 days before graduation

Former Brighton alderman David Boone convicted of fondling

By Echo Day on April 24, 2023

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

Congressman Steve Cohen sent Gov. Bill Lee a letter asking that TCAP be waived for Crestview students

By Echo Day on April 18, 2023

On Tuesday, Congressman Steve Cohen wrote a letter to Gov. Bill Lee advocating for a TCAP waiver for Crestview students. Last week, Lee refused to grant a waiver which would excuse those students from standardized testing after their schools were destroyed two weeks ago. The letter read: In light of the devastating EF3 tornado that touched down in Covington, Tennessee on … [Read more...] about Congressman Steve Cohen sent Gov. Bill Lee a letter asking that TCAP be waived for Crestview students

Rosemark picks up convincing win over Arlington

By The Leader on April 18, 2023

Only three upperclassmen are in the starting lineup for the Lady Rebels. Caroline Jones is the lone senior for them. Having young starters (plus a slew of eighth graders on the varsity roster) require more patience throughout the the season with some players making rookie mistakes. However, after a convincing 4-2 win over Arlington, TRA showed growth. “These young girls have … [Read more...] about Rosemark picks up convincing win over Arlington

Tipton County Disaster Recovery Center opens Sunday at DSCC

By Echo Day on April 16, 2023

A Disaster Recovery Center will open at 1 p.m. Sunday, April 16 at the Tipton County Public Library accommodate residents who were affected by the storms and tornadoes and want to update their existing FEMA applications or learn about state and community programs and other available assistance. The DRC will be open from 1-7 p.m. on Sundays and 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday thru … [Read more...] about Tipton County Disaster Recovery Center opens Sunday at DSCC

Bill Lee refused a TCAP waiver for Covington students whose schools were destroyed in EF-3 tornadoes

By The Leader on April 14, 2023

Their homes and schools were catastrophically damaged after taking a direct hit from an EF-3 tornado two weeks ago and today Crestview families received more bad news: Gov. Bill Lee won't grant them an exception for next week's Tennessee Comprehensive Assessment Program testing. "Tipton County Schools was notified by state officials today that Crestview Elementary and … [Read more...] about Bill Lee refused a TCAP waiver for Covington students whose schools were destroyed in EF-3 tornadoes

Delfield announces permanent closure after March 31 tornado

By Echo Day on April 12, 2023

The news came in a text message.  “With heavy hearts we must inform you …” it read.  A little more than a week after an EF-3 tornado obliterated their building, with eight team members trapped in the back after the storm cleared, Delfield told employees it would be closing its Covington plant.  They found out earlier this week, days after the company filed a Worker Adjustment … [Read more...] about Delfield announces permanent closure after March 31 tornado

Donors to help fund, construct temporary schools for displaced Crestview students and faculty

By Echo Day on April 12, 2023

Donors will fund and construct two temporary facilities for Crestview Elementary and Crestview Middle schools, Tipton County Schools announced Wednesday.  The schools were both catastrophically damaged after taking a direct hit in the March 31 EF-3 tornado, displacing an estimated 1,300 students and faculty members. “The Ford Fund, along with Walbridge, Sunbelt Rentals, United … [Read more...] about Donors to help fund, construct temporary schools for displaced Crestview students and faculty

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