The Atoka Police Department is asking for the help of the public as they search for those responsible for a fire that took place Sunday. The fire department said they were dispatched to Walker Park for a structure fire inside the pavilion. Firefighters said a garbage can was intentionally set on fire in one of the bathrooms. There were other reported damages and … [Read more...] about Atoka police looking for suspects in Walker Park arson
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Munford’s River of Life Church destroyed in overnight fire
Munford's River of Life Church was destroyed by fire overnight. Fire chief Jeremy Reeves said the department was dispatched just before 11:30 p.m. and the building was already 75 percent involved. "The old part was on fire and was pretty much destroyed before we got here," he said. "There was so much fire and we had so few resources at the time." Nine of the other 10 fire … [Read more...] about Munford’s River of Life Church destroyed in overnight fire
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
Neighbors, fire chief saved the lives of two children in Broadmeadow fire
Two small children were saved from a house fire May 17, thanks to fast-acting neighbors and the Tipton County Fire Chief. Reports of a fire at Broadmeadow Place Apartments, with two children trapped inside, came in at 3:15 p.m. Covington Police Sgt. William Nelson and officers Jonathan Lightsey and Penny Barnes were on the scene immediately and residents of Broadmeadow were … [Read more...] about Neighbors, fire chief saved the lives of two children in Broadmeadow fire
