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 County Commissioners David Copeland and Jonathan Murphy, will focus on severe weather preparedness. Speakers include Eric Brill, meteorologist with WMCTV 5; Baker McCool, director of […]
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 the town’s charter and immediately install a retired law enforcement officer as interim town administrator. The 5-2 vote on the charter amendment — which shifts […]
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 or reactive and should not be thrown in regular trash. Items accepted include: Household cleaners (drain openers, oven cleaners, disinfectants) Paint products (thinners, strippers, preservatives, […]
Read MoreThis Week in Local Government: April 27-May 1, 2026
Tipton County, TN — April 27 through May 3, 2026 At a glance Munford BMA opens FY27 budget season Monday night. Mason votes Monday on a charter amendment to create a Town Administrator form of government. Two public hearings: River Ridge Lane road-length reduction + Crigger Street rezoning. Covington BMA approves April bills totaling $609,168, […]
Read MoreMason set to vote Monday on sweeping change to town government
The Town of Mason is set to restructure how it governs itself. At a special called meeting Monday night, Mason’s mayor and board of aldermen will vote on whether to adopt a charter amendment that would shift day-to-day executive authority away from the mayor and to a newly-created town administrator position appointed by the board. […]
Read MoreCHS to present Wizard of Oz
Covington High School will take the stage next week to present the school’s first theatrical production, The Wizard of Oz. Ericka Perez will star as Dorothy, joined by Kinslee Hamm as the Scarecrow, Dylan Newman as the Tin Man and LaDarrius Rudd as the Lion. Rudd also serves as chief choreographer for the production. The […]
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