A year ago, 1 in 10 Tipton Countians received help buying groceries. Today, it is 1 in 12. That shift represents 1,058 people who lost access to the Supplemental Nutrition […]
Read MoreLocal Government This Week: May 26-30, 2026
Four local government bodies are scheduled to meet Tuesday in the first government meetings since the Memorial Day holiday, with both the Covington and Munford boards of mayor and aldermen […]
Read MoreLocal Government This Week: May 18-22, 2026
What’s your local government up to this week? Following is a list of the public meetings that are being held. Monday, May 18 The Tipton County Regional Planning Commission will […]
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 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 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 MoreCommissioners to host severe weather awareness meeting
Tipton County residents are invited to a community awareness meeting Thursday, April 30, at 6 p.m. at Atoka City Hall, 334 Atoka Munford Ave. The event, hosted by District 9 […]
Read MoreMason adopts new form of government, appoints interim town administrator
After nearly two hours of public debate, sharp accusations and at least one moment of raw personal reflection, the Mason Board of Mayor and Aldermen voted Monday night to rewrite […]
Read MoreNeed to get rid of hazardous household materials? Now’s the time
Residents can safely dispose of household hazardous materials during a free collection event Saturday, May 2 at Brighton High School. Household hazardous waste includes materials that are corrosive, flammable, toxic […]
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