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
Public Safety
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
Lockdown lifted at Brighton schools
The precautionary lockdown at Brighton schools has been lifted. At 9:37 a.m. the school system tweeted it had initiated the lockdown. Update for everyone - BHS, BMS, and BES are all on a precautionary lock down because of some rumors that were spread on social media by two students this morning. We are investigating but thus far have found nothing credible. We will keep you … [Read more...] about Lockdown lifted at Brighton schools
Covington Police make arrest in drive-by shooting
Covington Police announced Wednesday they’d made an arrest in a two-month-old drive-by shooting. According to a release by the department, shots were reported fired in the 800 block of Barlow Avenue on Sept. 12. “Upon investigation it was was learned that the victim was driving in the area when he shot at by a black man,” said police chief Larry Lindsey. “The victim’s vehicle … [Read more...] about Covington Police make arrest in drive-by shooting
Covington man indicted after two assaults on pregnant wife
A Covington man was indicted last week on charges he assaulted his pregnant wife in October 2018, possibly leading to the unborn baby's death. John Alston Bradshaw, of Bride Road, is accused of discharging a gun while attempting to restrain his wife with duct tape during an argument. She told police he then got on top of her stomach and the couple began fighting over the … [Read more...] about Covington man indicted after two assaults on pregnant wife
Atoka, Munford ranked amongst the 50 safest cities in Tennessee
Atoka and Munford have again been ranked amongst the state's 50 safest cities. In a new study released by Security Baron Thursday, Atoka was ranked the 8th safest city and Munford 22nd. The organization said it uses FBI crime statistics from 2016 and 2017 to determine trends in public safety and couples those with demographic information to complete its ranking. "It takes a … [Read more...] about Atoka, Munford ranked amongst the 50 safest cities in Tennessee
Covington and Atoka lowered their ISO ratings – here’s what that could mean for you
Both Covington and Atoka fire departments have reason to celebrate this week after finding out their ISO ratings have improved. The Insurance Service Office rating is a report card for fire services which determines how well a local fire department can protect its community, said Covington Fire Chief Richard Griggs. “It correlates risk for insurance companies providing coverage … [Read more...] about Covington and Atoka lowered their ISO ratings – here’s what that could mean for you
Matthew Bogenschneider arrested in Munford homicide
Munford police say a man was killed at 302 Bass Avenue, near the post office, Thursday. The incident took place at approximately 12:40 p.m. "Some kind of altercation occurred, shots were fired, one male is deceased and another male is in custody," said police chief Randal Baskin. Matthew Bogenschneider, 19, was charged with reckless homicide. Raymond “Cody” Sonwineski, 29, … [Read more...] about Matthew Bogenschneider arrested in Munford homicide
