The Exchange Club Carl Perkins Center For the Prevention of Child Abuse, one of the most prominent organizations in Tipton County, will be under new leadership this week. Cayla Starnes, a 27-year-old McEwen, Tenn. native who worked for Professional Care Services in Covington for five years, takes over as the Carl Perkins Center director this week. She replaces Nicole Caldwell, … [Read more...] about Cayla Starnes hired as new director of Carl Perkins Center for the Prevention of Child Abuse
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Burlison man dies on Hatchie River after boat capsizes
A 59-year-old Burlison man lost his life when a 14-foot aluminum boat capsized on Wednesday, March 2 on the Hatchie River in Tipton County. Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency officers responded with the Gilt Edge Fire Department, Tipton County Sheriff's Office, and Priority Ambulance to an unresponsive boater at approximately 6:20 p.m. Reports stated that Steven D. Campbell … [Read more...] about Burlison man dies on Hatchie River after boat capsizes
Here’s who’s on the ballot for the upcoming Republican primary and county general elections
Election season is gearing up and dozens of candidates have recently qualified for the upcoming May 3 Republican primary and August 4 county general election. County primaries, which have been held since 2016, are requested by Tipton County's Republican and/or Democratic parties. In contested races where party affiliation has been declared, they decide who'll appear on the … [Read more...] about Here’s who’s on the ballot for the upcoming Republican primary and county general elections
Covington Lady Chargers roll to fourth straight district title
After a slow start in the first four minutes of Monday’s District 14 AAA girls' championship game, the Lady Chargers broke a 2-2 tie with a 14-2 run and never looked back in their wire-to-wire 50-28 win over Munford. It was Covington's fourth straight district title. The Lady Chargers have not lost a district game since 2018. Turnovers played a major role in the CHS victory. … [Read more...] about Covington Lady Chargers roll to fourth straight district title
The discovery of more than 1,100 rodents in a Family Dollar distribution center has led to a recall of food and other products
The Food and Drug Administration and Family Dollar are warning customers in six states - including those who've shopped at stores in Covington and Munford - not to use certain products purchased since Jan. 1, 2021. The warning was prompted by the discovery of more than 1,100 dead rodents after fumigating the West Memphis, Ark. distribution facility. The FDA said an … [Read more...] about The discovery of more than 1,100 rodents in a Family Dollar distribution center has led to a recall of food and other products
Covington plans for redistricting based on Census data
Just as the state recently did, Covington’s board of mayor and aldermen has to do some redistricting after the 2020 Census results were reported. Population data showed there were approximately 100 more residents in District 2, so the city had to change the district lines to make them equal once again. The subcommittee did so by moving 110 residents in the northernmost part of … [Read more...] about Covington plans for redistricting based on Census data
Is the prison in Mason closed for good?
On a recent sunny Tuesday afternoon, the West Tennessee Detention Facility looked pretty much how it has always looked since it opened three decades ago on Finde Naifeh Drive in Mason. The grass was cut, the bushes were trimmed and all the signage was still on display. However, the parking lot was nearly empty and there was no security truck patrolling the perimeter. Why? … [Read more...] about Is the prison in Mason closed for good?
After 20 years of financial issues, the state comptroller wants the Town of Mason to relinquish its charter
The Town of Mason has a big decision to make. Should its voluntarily give up its charter or will the state have to step in and take over? Tennessee Comptroller of the Treasury Jason Mumpower and members of the local government auditing and utilities oversight teams held a public meetings with the town’s elected officials and gave it to them straight. “Government is not working … [Read more...] about After 20 years of financial issues, the state comptroller wants the Town of Mason to relinquish its charter
