On Friday, June 12, the Tipton County Fire Department officially went into service. A ribbon cutting – or, hose uncuppling – took place that morning and the new department's firefighters hosted tours of the facility and showed off the new trucks and equipment. Starting the department has taken several years of planning. Here's what Tipton County Fire Chief Jon Piercey had to … [Read more...] about The Tipton County Fire Department is now officially in service – take a virtual tour of the station and trucks
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Less people are being arrested in Tipton County, which is not great for bail bonding companies
Marvine Coley, like all business owners, gets the following question a lot: So, how’s business going? Because she owns a bail bonding company, Coley has to answer it delicately. “Awesome, people are committing crimes left and right!” sounds kind of insensitive. “You really don’t know how to answer that question,” Coley, who owns Action Bail Bonding Company in Covington, said … [Read more...] about Less people are being arrested in Tipton County, which is not great for bail bonding companies
BCI fire has undetermined cause, but investigators don’t suspect foul play
Brighton Fire Chief Ricky Russell said the fire that destroyed a warehouse Monday afternoon has an undetermined cause, but was not intentionally set. Firefighters were dispatched to the buildings at the intersection of Hwy. 51 and Old Hwy. 51 at approximately 1 p.m. and it took the assistance of every paid and volunteer department in the county as well as tankers from … [Read more...] about BCI fire has undetermined cause, but investigators don’t suspect foul play
After four deadly wrecks, a traffic study will be done at Rialto and Hwy. 51
COVINGTON – The Tennessee Department of Transportation will conduct a study at Hwy. 51 and Rialto after several people died in accidents at the intersection in recent months. Covington Fire Chief Richard Griggs announced the request for the study in a public safety committee meeting last Tuesday. Unbeknownst to him at the time of his request, he said, the Tennessee Highway … [Read more...] about After four deadly wrecks, a traffic study will be done at Rialto and Hwy. 51
Firefighters battling large blaze in Brighton
Local firefighters are still battling a huge blaze in Brighton. The fire started just after lunch at the SP National warehouse, which reportedly house mattresses. The building is located on the east side of an area commonly called the "Brighton Curve," where Old Hwy. 51 and Hwy. 51 meet. An employee said everyone safely evacuated the building and no injuries have been … [Read more...] about Firefighters battling large blaze in Brighton
Two Covington men died in an accident near Rialto Monday afternoon
Two Covington men died in an accident in north Covington Monday afternoon. According to the Tennessee Highway Patrol, David "Snake" Mauldin, 55, and Randy Sage, 56, were killed when the Chevrolet Impala they were in pulled out in front of a semi at Hwy. 51 North and Rialto Road. The Impala was traveling east across the highway, from Leigh's Chapel to Rialto Road, and after … [Read more...] about Two Covington men died in an accident near Rialto Monday afternoon
Here’s how Tipton County’s law enforcement agencies are enforcing the stay at home order
When Gov. Bill Lee ordered Tennesseans stay at home on Thursday he also provided local law enforcement agencies with the authority to decide how they'd enforce it. After a Zoom call with Tipton County's sheriff and police chiefs Friday afternoon it's clear: They don't want to have to cite or arrest you, they just want you to stay home and use common sense. "Let there be no … [Read more...] about Here’s how Tipton County’s law enforcement agencies are enforcing the stay at home order
Four women charged with burglarizing the home, vehicle of a 95-year-old World War II veteran
BRIGHTON – Five Covington women have been charged with burglarizing the home of a 95-year-old World War II veteran earlier this month. According to the Tipton County Sheriff's Office, on Wednesday, March 4, deputies were called to a home on Myron Creek Road after Keith Cook reported four women forced their way into his home, stole $20 from his wallet and other personal … [Read more...] about Four women charged with burglarizing the home, vehicle of a 95-year-old World War II veteran
