The Atoka Police Department is investigating a violent incident involving a stabbing that occurred Friday evening on Highway 51 South. At approximately 4:50 PM, officers responded to reports of a stabbing in the 11000 block of Highway 51 South. Upon arrival, they found a bloody crime scene but no individuals involved. Shortly afterward, a second call directed officers to the … [Read more...] about Atoka police investigating stabbing that left two people wounded
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Tipton County Chief Deputy will move to school board as CFO
In a surprising move on Tuesday Tipton County Sheriff’s Office Chief Deputy Billy Daugherty announced he would be leaving law enforcement. When the new fiscal year begins on July 1, Daugherty will transition from chief deputy to chief financial officer at the Tipton County Schools district. “This has been a very, very emotional decision for me,” he said. “Public service is my … [Read more...] about Tipton County Chief Deputy will move to school board as CFO