Brighton High School will be hosting its first county-wide career and technical education career expo next week. The event aims to help students learn more about careers which require apprenticeships, trades, technical school degrees, or any other pathway which is an alternative to four-year college degrees, organizers said. Students will be able to interact with employers … [Read more...] about Brighton High School will host a CTE fair on Oct. 27
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Tipton County to receive money to combat opioid crisis
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
Sex offender compliance checks in Tipton County net 11 arrests
A sex offender compliance check operation conducted Wednesday resulted in 11 arrests, the district attorney's office announced. The multi-agency effort named Sex Offender Operation Compliance Driver (SO OCD) targeted sex offender compliance in Tipton County and cities of Atoka, Brighton, Covington and Munford. The agencies participating in the initiative include the 25th … [Read more...] about Sex offender compliance checks in Tipton County net 11 arrests
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
Suspect in weekend shooting turns himself in to Covington police
Covington police have arrested a man they believe is responsible for injuring someone in a shooting over the weekend. On Monday, 21-year-old Jordan "Jo Jo" Grant turned himself in to police. He was charged with attempted second degree murder, aggravated assault with injury, reckless endangerment, possession of a firearm during the commission of a dangerous felony, and … [Read more...] about Suspect in weekend shooting turns himself in to Covington police
Munford woman Gracie Kirk raising money for Cuddle Cot to honor her stillborn baby
Last February, 18-year-old Munford resident Gracie Kirk found out she was expecting a child. While it may have been an exciting milestone for her life, she was filled with fear because she was young, but knew she would be okay with the support of her family and friends. At the first appointment she had for the baby, the heart rate was stable; a little on the lower side, but … [Read more...] about Munford woman Gracie Kirk raising money for Cuddle Cot to honor her stillborn baby
Covington Police charge 12-year-old with threatening violence at schools Thursday
The Covington Police Department announced Friday night it had charged a 12-year-old with making threats of mass violence on school property. Chief Donna Turner said the charge was related to recent social media posts threatening violence at Covington High School and Crestview Middle School on Thursday. CPD increased its presence at schools but many parents checked their … [Read more...] about Covington Police charge 12-year-old with threatening violence at schools Thursday
The Fifth Degree brings music to the Depot District tonight
Music will be coming to the Depot District Friday night as part of this year’s festival. The Fifth Degree will perform from 5-8 p.m. at the Tipton County Extension Office (150 Menefee Street, off of East Liberty Avenue). Formed in April 2019, the band includes Charles Reginald Hayes on keyboard, Billy Wayne White on guitar, Rick McCory on bass, Darian Houston on drums, and … [Read more...] about The Fifth Degree brings music to the Depot District tonight
