A Covington resident is $4 million richer after claiming the top prize in the Tennessee Lottery’s instant game $4,000,000 Gigantic Jumbo Bucks. According to the Tennessee Lottery, the winning ticket […]
Read MoreHarber announces bid for Atoka mayor
John Harber announced his candidacy for mayor of Atoka on Friday, seeking the seat currently held by Mayor Barry Akin. Harber, who has served two terms as an Atoka alderman […]
Read MoreTipton To-Do List: May 8-10, 2026
Whether you’re treating mom, giving back to your community, or just looking for a good time, there is something on this list for everyone. We’ve got a ways to pamper […]
Read MoreGeneral Assembly passes redrawn congressional map — what’s next for Tipton County?
The Tennessee General Assembly passed a new congressional map Thursday. Here’s what it means for Tipton County. The approval process The map passed both chambers and now goes to Gov. […]
Read MoreFarm Day 2026 brings agriculture education Saturday
Farm Day 2026 returns to Tipton County this Saturday, May 9, with a lineup of agricultural experiences, hands-on activities and free family programming at Turner Angus Farm. Last year’s inaugural […]
Read MoreGood News in Tipton County: Covington FFA is the best in the west
I’ve spent decades reporting the news and one of the chief complaints is that news organizations spend a lot of time talking about the bad news. We’re here to change […]
Read MoreThis Week in Local Government: May 4-8, 2026
The biggest decision facing Tipton County residents this week comes Wednesday night, when Mason’s Board of Mayor and Aldermen holds a public hearing and a final vote on an ordinance […]
Read MoreRestaurant Report: April 21-24, 2026
This week’s Tipton County health inspections had some highs and some lows. Pizza Hut in Covington earned a perfect 100! We did have three restaurants that required follow-up inspections. Pizza […]
Read MoreMagnum Ice Cream employees created an award to honor their plant manager
He stood at the front of a packed room at the world’s largest ice cream factory Wednesday morning, scanning faces — employees, community leaders, a screen full of colleagues tuned […]
Read MoreTipton To-Do List: May 1-3, 2026
How is it already May?! We started Paper Folds six months ago and we’ve found that this is our most popular feature! You guys seem to really, really love the weekly […]
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