If everything goes as planned, Munford will be operating its own trash pickup service by Dec. 1 of next year. At a meeting held Monday night, the board voted to form its own trash service. Aldermen Jack Bomar, Lonnie Glass, Sue Arthur, Ray Deneka and Deborah Reed voted yes. Alderman Glenn Turner abstained. Munford's trash service will take the place of Waste Pro. The current … [Read more...] about Munford moving forward with plans to operate its own trash pickup service
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Atoka and Munford again named most affordable places to live in Tennessee
Atoka and Munford have again been named the most affordable places to live in Tennessee. This is the third straight year the neighboring South Tipton cities have come in at the top two spots. Atoka has made the top spot in the study conducted by Smart Asset for the last five years. Munford has ranked in second place for three years and in the top 10 for several years as … [Read more...] about Atoka and Munford again named most affordable places to live in Tennessee
Has Tipton County’s population really decreased? County Executive says he doesn’t believe it.
Data released by the U.S. Census Bureau last week shows Tipton County’s population decreased by .18 percent over the last decade. Tipton County Executive Jeff Huffman said he doesn’t believe that for a minute. “Everywhere you drive from Brighton south there’s construction going on, if you put a house on the market someone’s going to buy it,” he said Wednesday. “There’s … [Read more...] about Has Tipton County’s population really decreased? County Executive says he doesn’t believe it.
Brighton, Covington, Munford, TRA preparing for season openers in three weeks
[metaslider id=9235] This time last year, with the COVID pandemic wreaking havoc, trying to prepare for a high school football was, well, trying. Players had to practice and work out in small groups, temperatures were taken daily, cleanliness was taken to the extreme and there was a feeling of uncertainty about whether the season would even be played. This year, as the area’s … [Read more...] about Brighton, Covington, Munford, TRA preparing for season openers in three weeks
After the homicide in Munford Saturday, family members publicly dispute issues central to the case
The Tipton County Sheriff's Office is investigating a fatal shooting Saturday night which left one man dead and his tenant under investigation. Deputies were dispatched to 205 Gin House Lake Road, in the Munford area, at approximately 9:53 p.m. after it was reported Donald Ray Jones had shot Joseph Benjamin "Joey" Guy, the owner of the house in which he was living. Joey, 48, … [Read more...] about After the homicide in Munford Saturday, family members publicly dispute issues central to the case
Glenn Turner is first challenger to Munford Mayor Dwayne Cole in 12 years
Anybody who remembers the last time Munford Mayor Dwayne Cole had some competition could be experiencing a case of déjà vu as the Nov. 3 election approaches. Cole, 66, is seeking his fifth four-year term as Munford’s mayor. Only one time during his nearly 20 years as mayor has someone run against him. The year was 2008 and Mike Durham, then a Munford alderman, gave him a run … [Read more...] about Glenn Turner is first challenger to Munford Mayor Dwayne Cole in 12 years
The Terrific 20: A look at the top basketball players from Brighton, Covington, Munford and Tipton-Rosemark
[metaslider id=2949] The eight Tipton County-area high school basketball teams have a lot of talent. We talked to local coaches and a few other people in the know to come up with the 20 best. Here they are, in alphabetical order: BOYS Brandon Alston, Covington - A 6-4 forward who can move, Alston averaged 15 points and 10 boards a game last year. Alex Anderson, TRA - He’s 6-6 … [Read more...] about The Terrific 20: A look at the top basketball players from Brighton, Covington, Munford and Tipton-Rosemark
