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Industry, crime, COVID, retirements among top 10 news stories of 2021

By Jeff Ireland on December 30, 2021

[metaslider id=9997] The year 2021, like most years, was a mixed bag. There was plenty of good news to report, which we try and do when appropriate, but, of course, there was no shortage of unpleasantness that appeared in the pages of this paper the last 12 months. Here’s a look at the top 10 Tipton County new stories of 2021: 1. Megasite finally lands a tenant The idea of an … [Read more...] about Industry, crime, COVID, retirements among top 10 news stories of 2021

Pancho Chumley is retiring after 15 years as Tipton County sheriff

By Jeff Ireland on August 3, 2021

After 34 years in law enforcement, including the last 15 as Tipton County sheriff, Pancho Chumley is retiring. Chumley issued a press release to Tipton County Executive Jeff Huffman and the county commission today to say he is stepping down at the end of this month. "I am blessed to have served with some of the most professional and dedicated men and women in law enforcement … [Read more...] about Pancho Chumley is retiring after 15 years as Tipton County sheriff

Rep. David Kustoff wrapped up diner tour today at Bozo’s in Mason

By Jeff Ireland on August 18, 2020

U.S. Representative David Kustoff (R-TN) made a stop at Bozo's Cafe in Mason this morning to wrap up his eight-day, 15-county tour of West Tennessee restaurants designed to see how businesses are dealing with COVID-19. "I want to see what's on their minds, what issues are important to them and how they've coped with COVID-19 business-wise and economically," Kustoff said. … [Read more...] about Rep. David Kustoff wrapped up diner tour today at Bozo’s in Mason

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