Fire Chief Henry Posey has announced his retirement after eight years as the Town of Atoka’s first fire chief. Hired in October 2014, Posey was tasked with starting the new fire department and building its team from the ground up. Since the department’s inception it became the first fire department in Tipton County to be fully Advanced Life Support (ALS) 24 hours a day, … [Read more...] about Atoka’s fire chief has announced he’s retiring in August
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When it rains, it pours: Atoka saw a flood, a house fire and a three-car accident Thursday afternoon
Tipton County hasn't seen significant rainfall all month, but a reprieve arrived in the form of thunderstorms mid-afternoon. And, as the saying goes, the rains came down and the floods came up. According to MemphisWeather.net, South Tipton County saw 5.5 inches of rain in about an hour. The average rainfall for the entire month of July is 4.5 inches. Many residents posted … [Read more...] about When it rains, it pours: Atoka saw a flood, a house fire and a three-car accident Thursday afternoon
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
