The NAACP and the state comptroller's office said an agreement has been reached with the Town of Mason which lowers the monthly repayment to the utility fund and sets a date in which the state's fiscal oversight will end. The move is the latest in a three-month saga over the small town's finances. What’s the scenario? Following two decades of financial issues and what they … [Read more...] about Mayor Gooden said he’s ‘pleased’ with new comptroller deal inked Wednesday
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Covington, Munford FFA bring home multiple titles
The Covington FFA recently had a phenomenal showing at the 2022 State FFA Convention held in the Smoky Mountains in beautiful Gatlinburg. Mitch Hopkins, a senior at CHS, was awarded the 2022 Tennessee Star Farmer Award, which is the highest award that an individual can win in the state of Tennessee. Mitch had to complete a rigorous application and interviews both in Trenton, … [Read more...] about Covington, Munford FFA bring home multiple titles
Suspect turns herself in after shooting in Covington Sunday
The Covington Police Department has reported a suspect turned herself in after a shooting in Covington Sunday afternoon. Officers were dispatched to the call at the 1200 block of South College Street at 2:20 p.m. and rendered life-saving first aid to the victim upon arrival. The victim was transported to the Regional One Medical Center in Memphis where they remain in stable … [Read more...] about Suspect turns herself in after shooting in Covington Sunday
Dyersburg State holds simulated mass casualty event
[metaslider id=10442] If you saw a bunch of emergency vehicles and a couple of helicopters swarming around Dyersburg State Community College - Jimmy Naifeh Center in Covington this afternoon, it was nothing to worry about. The college hosted a simulated mass casualty event today at noon. For a couple of hours people with pretend wounds (Nice makeup jobs, by the way!) were … [Read more...] about Dyersburg State holds simulated mass casualty event
Atoka and Munford again named most affordable places to live in Tennessee
Atoka and Munford have again been named the most affordable places to live in Tennessee. This is the third straight year the neighboring South Tipton cities have come in at the top two spots. Atoka has made the top spot in the study conducted by Smart Asset for the last five years. Munford has ranked in second place for three years and in the top 10 for several years as … [Read more...] about Atoka and Munford again named most affordable places to live in Tennessee
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
Community leader Gladys Whitley passes away at 90
There's never been an official title for "most connected person in Tipton County." If there were such a thing, there's little doubt Gladys Whitley, who died April 16 at the age of 90, would have earned that distinction several times during her lifetime. Known for her gift of gab and outgoing personality, Whitley worked for many years as a First State Bank teller, was an … [Read more...] about Community leader Gladys Whitley passes away at 90
A young woman from Atoka was one of two people charged with kidnapping a teenager in Hot Springs, Ark.
New information being released from the Hot Springs, Ark. Police Department shows a young Atoka woman was one of two people charged with kidnapping a teenager earlier this week. Yesterday, Amber Alerts were issued for Trynytee Case, a 17-year-old who went missing Monday night following her shift at the Pour Some Sugar on Me Sweet Shoppe on Central Avenue. Trynytee and a … [Read more...] about A young woman from Atoka was one of two people charged with kidnapping a teenager in Hot Springs, Ark.
