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Full speed ahead for major residential development in Munford

By Jeff Ireland on December 11, 2019

If somebody who has not been down McLaughlin Drive in Munford the past 10 months took that drive now they would probably be shocked what has transpired. Approximately 15 acres of long-vacant land on the southeast corner of McLaughlin and Doctors Drive is being transformed into two separate residential developments that will soon be home to about 77 families. Trinity Homes, … [Read more...] about Full speed ahead for major residential development in Munford

Atoka, Munford ranked amongst the 50 safest cities in Tennessee

By Echo Day on November 15, 2019

Atoka Police Department

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

By Echo Day on November 14, 2019

Gilt Edge Firefighters

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

By Jeff Ireland on November 14, 2019

Bass Avenue

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

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