Tipton County is taking a significant step toward building the first county fire department. County Executive Jeff Huffman said two county firefighters were recently hired and a third will come on board very soon, which will give the county three full-time firefighters plus Jon Piercey, who was hired as chief in 2018 when the project began. The plan is to hire six to 10 … [Read more...] about County hires first firefighters, vows to keep out refugees
Public Safety
Covington Police investigating three drive-by shootings Monday night
Covington Police are investigating a three separate drive-by shootings Monday, confirmed police chief Larry Lindsey. The first incident took place on Garland Avenue at approximately 10:03 p.m. An hour later there was a shooting in the 700 block of Peeler Road, then another one at Sunrise Apartments on Simonton Street, which intersects Peeler. "There was (Tipton County … [Read more...] about Covington Police investigating three drive-by shootings Monday night
A look back: Tipton County’s most shocking crimes of the 2010s
As we begin a new decade we wanted to have a look back at the things that made news – good, bad and inspiring – from 2010-19. It was a decade with unspeakable tragedy, politicians behaving badly, extreme weather and small towns rallying around their own in a way others cannot. This is part one of our series and it covers Tipton County's most shocking crimes. The other parts in … [Read more...] about A look back: Tipton County’s most shocking crimes of the 2010s
Drummonds man dies in Wilkinsville Road collision
An 84-year-old man was killed in a car accident Monday afternoon, the Tennessee Highway Patrol reported. According to the accident report, 53-year-old Bobbie Smith of Millington was traveling north near the 800 block of Wilkinsville Road, veered into the southbound lane and collided with a vehicle driven by Mary Bomar. Smith's Jeep left the westside of the roadway, rolling … [Read more...] about Drummonds man dies in Wilkinsville Road collision
A Covington firefighter battled a fire at his own home over the weekend
Lee Wallace didn’t realize it at first. “We were on standby for a structure fire,” he said. “It was Covington, Brighton and Three Star. I put my boots on and went out [to leave], I knew it was on Burnett Lane, but it’s hard to hear the numbers in the bay.” When they were loaded up, Lt. Baker McCool asked Wallace, “1400? Isn’t that where you live?” “My first thought was, ‘Oh … [Read more...] about A Covington firefighter battled a fire at his own home over the weekend
Covington Fire Department swears in new firefighters, promoted employees
On Tuesday night, the Covington Fire Department officially welcomed its new hires and promoted firefighters with a swearing in ceremony. "We have had some changes in our fire department lately, some departures, and that brings about some new faces to our team," said mayor Justin Hanson. Jeremy Channell was recently promoted to assistant chief, Baker McCool was promoted to … [Read more...] about Covington Fire Department swears in new firefighters, promoted employees
The Town of Atoka recently honored eight longtime first responders
On Tuesday, Dec. 10, the Town of Atoka honored eight of its longtime employees, most of them police officers. Patrolman Donnie Lewis was recognized for two decades of service to the police department. "The experience and dedication Patrolman Lewis brought to this department has been invaluable over the past 20 years," said mayor Darryl Walker. Natalie Taube, who began her … [Read more...] about The Town of Atoka recently honored eight longtime first responders
Tipton County man charged with $12,758 in TennCare fraud
A Tipton County man is charged with TennCare fraud and theft of services in connection with unlawfully obtaining benefits through the state’s healthcare insurance program. The Office of Inspector General, in a joint effort with the Tipton County Sheriff’s Department, announced the arrest of Michael Champagne. He’s charged with one count of obtaining benefits through TennCare … [Read more...] about Tipton County man charged with $12,758 in TennCare fraud
