Tipton County’s latest round of food and facility inspections turned up one clear outlier this week: Los Alebrijes, which scored a 79 on its Aug. 19 routine inspection. Inspectors documented […]
Read MoreTipton To-Do List: Aug. 21-23, 2026
It’s finally football season! 🎉 If you’re free at 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, no you’re not. Friday brings trivia for a good cause, a concert at the Veterans Plaza, […]
Read MoreTwo weeks, two perfect scores, and a pair of dented-can violations: Tipton County Health Inspections, Aug. 2-15, 2026
The Tennessee Department of Health inspected 15 food service establishments in Tipton County over the two weeks spanning Aug. 2 through Aug. 15, 2026 — seven in the first week […]
Read MoreGwin Stitt chosen to fill vacant District 7 school board seat
Gwin Stitt was chosen to fill the District 7 school board vacancy at Monday night’s meeting of the Tipton County Commission. Richard Gray, who was elected to the position in […]
Read MoreTipton Countians filed 41 new business licenses in July 2026
Tipton County recorded 41 new business licenses in July 2026, according to filings with the Tipton County Clerk’s Office and the City of Covington. Thirty-six businesses registered directly with the […]
Read MoreTipton County Construction Update: Lane Closures on SR-3, SR-179 & SR-14
Three active TDOT projects are affecting lanes and shoulders on Highway 51 (SR-3), Charleston-Mason Road (SR-179), and the Hwy. 14 (SR-14)/Kerrville-Rosemark corridor. Here’s a quick rundown of what’s happening, where, […]
Read MoreOn the Agenda: Local government meetings, Aug. 17-21, 2026
Tipton County’s Legislative Body is scheduled to fill a vacant seat on the county school board, re-appoint the county’s public works director to another four-year term, and consider transferring three […]
Read MoreAtoka man arrested after threats, disturbance at elementary school
Atoka police arrested Richard Bradley after threats and disruptive behavior involving Atoka Elementary School. Police say there’s no ongoing threat to the school or community.
Read MoreMunford police arrest 16-year-old in school bomb threat
Munford police say the bomb threat that locked down Munford High School Thursday was a false swatting call. Students and staff have returned to the building.
Read MoreCovington mayoral candidate Chad Smith to host campaign event
Covington mayoral candidate Chad Smith greeted voters Monday morning with a pop-up campaign stop and will follow it with a meet and greet Tuesday evening. Smith’s campaign handed out biscuits […]
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