Students and a teacher from Munford High School and Tipton-Rosemark Academy are among this year’s nominees for the 2026 Orpheum High School Musical Theatre Awards. Munford High School earned two […]
Read MoreBeard, Hobbs recognized as scholar athletes
Two Tipton County student-athletes were recognized Monday by the Memphis Chapter of the National Football Foundation as 2026 Scholar Athletes. Ty Beard of Covington High School and Deacon Hobbs of […]
Read MoreBoys & Girls Club reports early literacy gains from Reading Success Academy
After just four months of instruction, the Boys & Girls Club of the Hatchie River Region says its new reading program is already showing measurable gains for students across multiple […]
Read MoreMunford Elementary earns national music award
Munford Elementary School announced Wednesday it has been named one of the nation’s best communities for music education, earning a 2026 Best Communities for Music Education Award from the NAMM […]
Read MoreFormer bus driver charged with soliciting 16-year-old student
A former school bus driver for Tipton County Schools faces a solicitation of a minor charge after a teenager reported his behavior to school officials last month. Raymond Jones, 67, […]
Read MoreTipton County educator turns her son’s struggles into a children’s book
They were at a soccer game when something shifted. Ayanna Dowell’s son, Dash, had asked for money for snacks at the concession stand. She pointed him toward the truck, maybe […]
Read MoreThe Air Force said no, the Marines said yes. Now this Shellback is Tipton County’s Veteran of the Month.
Randy Marbry had just been turned down by the Air Force. He was walking out of the recruiter’s office, not quite sure what came next, when a Marine stepped forward […]
Read MoreSubdivision, new businesses lead Atoka Planning Commission agenda
A proposed 156-lot subdivision and new commercial development along two of Atoka’s busiest corridors are set to go before the Planning Commission Monday night. Maple Woods Village expansion under review […]
Read MoreCovington wants your input on its parks Tuesday night
Want to weigh in on the future of Covington’s parks? Residents have one more scheduled opportunity to shape the city’s Parks and Recreation Master Plan before the planning process moves […]
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