[metaslider id=4782] Michael and Whitney Mason and their young two sons stood at the intersection of Park Street and Cottonwood Drive Monday afternoon in Munford to take part in a pretty unique event: a parade with no crowds. Munford Elementary School teachers, administrators and paraprofessionals got in about 30 cars Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. and drove around town for two hours … [Read more...] about Munford Elementary staff members drive through neighborhoods to stay connected with students
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The good stuff: Locals coming together to feed children during Coronavirus quarantine
It'd been a long day for Renée Ransom who, with friends Shunta Glass and Foreeta Yarbrough, had packed lunches and fed nearly 100 children. The three women sat in the fellowship hall at Collins Chapel C.M.E. – Yarbrough said Pastor Marie Bonds welcomed them to use the facility to distribute food – quietly waiting for the last few people to stop by. And as they waited, they … [Read more...] about The good stuff: Locals coming together to feed children during Coronavirus quarantine
Black History Month: Mason’s John W. Boyd went from slavery to the statehouse
Since 1976, the month of February has been celebrated as Black History Month – an opportunity to dedicate an entire month to celebrating and educating Americans across the country and the world on the achievements and amazing accomplishments of Americans of African descent. This year, we will celebrate Tipton Countians and their remarkable stories of perseverance and … [Read more...] about Black History Month: Mason’s John W. Boyd went from slavery to the statehouse
Savvy Seniors: Art is an outlet after retirement
[metaslider id="3840"] Donna Rhodes is standing at the back of the room with her head cocked toward her right shoulder, analyzing her work in progress. Trying to make her crow look as lifelike as possible is giving her fits of frustration. “Is this something you’d want to shoot out of a tree?” she jokingly asks museum volunteer Jim Harger as he passes by. She is one of nearly a … [Read more...] about Savvy Seniors: Art is an outlet after retirement
Covington’s ‘Uneek’ Tate becoming a star after winning Walmart rap battle
To say Octavious “Uneek” Tate was surprised is probably an understatement. Last July the nine-year employee of Walmart in Covington was pulled off the sales floor by one of the company’s “social champions,” employees who work on promoting the stores through social media. The employee wanted to know if Tate was interested in participating in a rap battle with Walmart employees … [Read more...] about Covington’s ‘Uneek’ Tate becoming a star after winning Walmart rap battle
VIDEO: Drummonds native Michael Pugh patrols seas from the air for U.S. Navy
By Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jackson G. Brown, Navy Office of Community Outreach OAK HARBOR, Wash. – Petty Officer 3rd Class Michael Pugh, a native of Drummonds, wanted to give back to his country. “I wanted to do my part serving the country,” said Pugh. “I wanted to give back for everything that's been given to me, and the Navy gave me that opportunity.” Now, … [Read more...] about VIDEO: Drummonds native Michael Pugh patrols seas from the air for U.S. Navy
It’s Spooky Season – here are 17 ways to celebrate in Tipton County
Traditionally, Halloween is celebrated with costumes and trick-or-treating, which is usually done afterschool until about 8 p.m. on Halloween night. Churches and event cities help celebrate the holiday by hosting trunk-or-treats or other themed events. Here are 17 things to do this Halloween. Friday, Oct. 25 Munford Middle School’s basketball team is hosting Spooktacular, a … [Read more...] about It’s Spooky Season – here are 17 ways to celebrate in Tipton County
