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, and for how long. Hwy. 51 near the Tipton County Landfill Crews are building a turn lane near the Tipton County Landfill (around log mile […]
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 acres of county land to the local emergency communications district when it meets Monday night. It’s the single biggest item on a fairly light week […]
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 and coffee to go from 6 to 7:30 a.m. Monday in the parking lot at Property Place, 204 US 51 S in Covington, under a […]
Read MoreField takes shape for Tipton County’s municipal elections
Candidates have pulled qualifying petitions for the November municipal elections across Tipton County, setting up contested races for mayor and council seats in Covington, Munford, Atoka, Mason, Gilt Edge and Burlison, according to petition records from the county election office. The field spans six municipalities, with the most crowded contests shaping up in Covington and […]
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