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Man arrested after domestic violence incident, barricade situation

By Echo Day on September 24, 2023

A man was arrested in Munford after barricading himself in a house Sunday night. Munford Police Chief Randal Baskin said officers were dispatched to Mary Avenue at approximately 6:30 p.m. for a domestic violence incident. When they arrived, a man ran inside residence and barricaded himself. Officers attempted to contact him several times and each failed. They entered the … [Read more...] about Man arrested after domestic violence incident, barricade situation

Atoka, Brighton, Munford and Mason awarded $8.8M in wastewater grants

By Echo Day on June 28, 2023

The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation issued good news last week for communities across the state that will benefit from nearly $300,000,000 in grant funding. Among those recipients is Tipton County, which received $8,845,865. Tipton County, in collaboration with the City of Munford, the Town of Atoka, the Town of Brighton, and the Town of Mason, will use ARP … [Read more...] about Atoka, Brighton, Munford and Mason awarded $8.8M in wastewater grants

Lagoon expansion, ‘Miss Sue’ retirement discussed at Munford Board meeting

By Jeff Ireland on October 25, 2022

The Munford Board of Mayor and Aldermen voted Monday night to continue the process of expanding a sewer lagoon that also serves Atoka and Brighton. Located just west of the Beaver-Reeder roads intersection, the lagoon currently pumps approximately two million gallons per day. When expansion is complete its expected to pump three million gallons per day while serving the three … [Read more...] about Lagoon expansion, ‘Miss Sue’ retirement discussed at Munford Board meeting

City of Munford will buy property for new Veterans Plaza

By Jeff Ireland on July 26, 2022

Something that has been about five years in the making is much closer to reality after Monday night's Munford Board of Mayor and Aldermen meeting. The board voted unanimously to purchase a building owned by First Citizens National Bank, located on the southeast corner of Munford Avenue and South Tipton Street. The plan is to turn the piece of property into the Veterans Plaza, … [Read more...] about City of Munford will buy property for new Veterans Plaza

Here’s when local government bodies meet and how you can attend

By Echo Day on January 28, 2022

Participation with the actions of local government, and transparency of government bodies, is very important to our way of life. The Tennessee Open Meetings Act (TCA §8-44-101) requires adequate notice to the public for meetings which are regularly scheduled and specially called. This means, because the public has the right to attend these bodies must let you know when these … [Read more...] about Here’s when local government bodies meet and how you can attend

Man in custody after morning stabbing in Munford

By Echo Day on November 14, 2020

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Munford Police are currently investigating a stabbing that took place this morning. The department reports a woman, whom they have identified as Loni Melton, was stabbed at Fast Way at approximately 5:45 a.m. She was flown to the Regional One Medical Center in Memphis for treatment where she remains in critical condition. She gave police the name of the suspect, Robert Lee … [Read more...] about Man in custody after morning stabbing in Munford

Cole (likely) takes Munford: There’s a close mayoral race and provisional ballots to count

By Echo Day on November 4, 2020

Ballots are still being counted in several states across the national to determine the winner of the presidential election – and, in Tipton County, one race’s results are incredibly close. When the early and absentee ballots were counted Tuesday night, Munford Mayor Dwayne Cole was 38 votes behind challenger Glenn Turner. That changed later when the election day results were … [Read more...] about Cole (likely) takes Munford: There’s a close mayoral race and provisional ballots to count

Election 2020: Here’s who’s running for mayor and alderman in Tipton County

By Echo Day on September 1, 2020

In addition to the upcoming presidential election, there will be a lot of local faces on the ballot for mayor and aldermen. In Tipton County, every municipal mayor is part-time except for the City of Covington. The mayor is the chief executive officer of their city or town and is responsible for the city's financial decisions and everyday activities. Most municipalities have … [Read more...] about Election 2020: Here’s who’s running for mayor and alderman in Tipton County

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