An old feature is coming back, but it’ll have a new spin. For many years The Leader published the Church of the Week, using stock photos of churches with information from our church directory on the opposite page. “Back in 2014 we had a different vision for the Faith pages, one we thought would bring in more reader engagement,” said managing editor Echo Day. “We wanted … [Read more...] about Here’s how your church can be featured as our Church of the Week
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Here’s what you need to know about the latest round of P-EBT benefits
Last week it was announced the USDA's pandemic-related free school lunch (and breakfast) program, which fed every public school student at no cost regardless of income, was coming to a close. The announcement came at a tough time as families are paying more for gas, groceries, and heating and cooling costs, but when school begins caregivers can apply for the free and reduced … [Read more...] about Here’s what you need to know about the latest round of P-EBT benefits
How are we getting Tipton County students ready to work at Ford’s BlueOval City?
As everyone should know by now, Ford's BlueOval City is coming to Haywood County and will be located just 14 miles away from Covington. Needless to stay, the $5.6 billion facility that will manufacture all-electric trucks and batteries is going to have a huge impact on Tipton County. Ford executives say once it's complete in three years about 27,000 jobs will be created with a … [Read more...] about How are we getting Tipton County students ready to work at Ford’s BlueOval City?
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
A local realtor was indicted for sexual battery by an authority figure
A local realtor was indicted this month for an alleged inappropriate relationship with a minor in her care. Court records show Hannah Brigman, 29, of the Millington area, was charged with two counts each of sexual battery by an authority figure and unlawful sexual contact involving a 13-year-old. Sexual battery by an authority figure is a Class C felony with a 3-15-year range … [Read more...] about A local realtor was indicted for sexual battery by an authority figure
Couple charged with child abuse after drug bust finds their children living in filthy conditions
A recent drug bust had led to child abuse charges for one Tipton County couple. Tipton County Sheriff Shannon Beasley said when investigators and the SWAT team executed a search warrant at a home on Old Memphis Road last week, they not only found drugs and $30,000 in cash, they also found four children in conditions they called "filthy." The children, aged 13 and under, … [Read more...] about Couple charged with child abuse after drug bust finds their children living in filthy conditions
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
Wyatt Earp’s owner pleaded guilty to tax theft, sentenced to eight years probation
Wyatt Earp's owner Adam Kelley pleaded guilty to theft after more than two years of legal troubles, the Tennessee Department of Revenue announced Tuesday. In March 2020, the Tipton County Grand Jury indicted Kelley on 59 total counts of theft, false sales tax returns, failing to file a sales tax return and money laundering. The charges include Theft Over $250,000, a Class A … [Read more...] about Wyatt Earp’s owner pleaded guilty to tax theft, sentenced to eight years probation
