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Donors to help fund, construct temporary schools for displaced Crestview students and faculty

By Echo Day on April 12, 2023

Donors will fund and construct two temporary facilities for Crestview Elementary and Crestview Middle schools, Tipton County Schools announced Wednesday.  The schools were both catastrophically damaged after taking a direct hit in the March 31 EF-3 tornado, displacing an estimated 1,300 students and faculty members. “The Ford Fund, along with Walbridge, Sunbelt Rentals, United … [Read more...] about Donors to help fund, construct temporary schools for displaced Crestview students and faculty

Marcus Heaston serves students, community through workforce development

By The Leader on February 9, 2023

“A good name is to be chosen rather than great riches, loving favor rather than silver and gold.” Proverbs  Framed on Marcus Heaston’s office wall, this Bible verse signifies what his family stands on: a firm foundation in Christ and stewarding their last name.  “They’ve always stressed to us, ‘Don’t do anything to embarrass your family. Don’t do anything to embarrass yourself. … [Read more...] about Marcus Heaston serves students, community through workforce development

Call reporting armed party at Crestview was prank, superintendent says

By The Leader on February 8, 2023

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The report of an armed party at a Covington elementary school, which prompted lockdowns and a law enforcement response, was a prank, the superintendent said. "We will be making another example out of someone when we find the culprit," Tipton County Director of Schools Dr. John Combs tweeted after the schools were secured. "Not funny." Late Wednesday morning Covington Police … [Read more...] about Call reporting armed party at Crestview was prank, superintendent says

Tipton County student arrested after allegedly assaulting teacher

By Jeff Ireland on December 20, 2022

A student at Tipton County Alternative Learning Center in Covington was arrested Friday, Dec. 16 after allegedly assaulting a teacher. According to a Covington Police Department incident report, ALC teacher Jamie Comer told an officer that Shamar Burton, 18, pushed Comer in the back and caused him to fall to the ground after Burton was escorted off a school bus for not … [Read more...] about Tipton County student arrested after allegedly assaulting teacher

After request to study outsourcing buses, school board votes against it

By Echo Day on November 26, 2022

Should Tipton County Schools outsource its student transportation?  That was the focus of a recent study conducted by the board at the request of county commissioner Richard Kelley during a discussion about the increased cost of new buses. While the school board was not necessarily interested in outsourcing one of the functions of the school system, they greenlit the … [Read more...] about After request to study outsourcing buses, school board votes against it

Longtime and loved educator Rickey Fayne dies at 67

By Jeff Ireland on November 1, 2022

Rickey Fayne, one of the most influential, well-known and well-liked people involved in local education and the community at large, died on Oct. 25. He was 67. According to his friends, co-workers and people he mentored throughout his 34 years employed by Tipton County Schools, Fayne was always dispensing wise advice, mentoring students and blazing a path that countless … [Read more...] about Longtime and loved educator Rickey Fayne dies at 67

CPD steps up presence at schools, investigates alleged threat

By Echo Day on September 22, 2022

The Covington Police Department is working with Lauderdale County officials and Tipton County Schools to identify who is responsible for the threats circulating on social media. "You will see an increase in officers being present at our schools out of an abundance of caution,” said Covington Police Chief Donna Turner. ”We have not been able to verify any threats at this time. … [Read more...] about CPD steps up presence at schools, investigates alleged threat

How are we getting Tipton County students ready to work at Ford’s BlueOval City?

By Jeff Ireland on July 27, 2022

As everyone should know by now, Ford's BlueOval City is coming to Haywood County and will be located just 14 miles away from Covington. Needless to stay, the $5.6 billion facility that will manufacture all-electric trucks and batteries is going to have a huge impact on Tipton County. Ford executives say once it's complete in three years about 27,000 jobs will be created with a … [Read more...] about How are we getting Tipton County students ready to work at Ford’s BlueOval City?

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