Tipton County Sheriff’s Office investigators reportedly broke up what they describe as a large, multistate drug manufacturing and distribution operation in Munford last week. After searching a home last week, TCSO arrested three people and seized an anabolic steroid lab, thousands of pills and vials, and multiple firearms. Investigators and detectives with the sheriff’s office, […]
Read MoreDriver killed in Wednesday morning wreck in Brighton
One of the drivers involved in a Wednesday morning accident near Brighton High School has died, Brighton Police announced on social media. At approximately 7:45 a.m., police were dispatched to Highway 51 South to respond to a wreck that happened in the construction zone in front of the landfill involving a Tipton County Schools bus […]
Read MoreMissing Tipton County man found safe after three days
Homer Billings, the subject of a TBI Silver Alert issued after he left his Tipton County home early Saturday, was found alive Monday night in a remote, wooded area of Lake County, authorities said. Billings, who has a medical condition, was located by a Tipton County sheriff’s deputy at approximately 7:20 p.m. Monday, lying in […]
Read MoreTipton County Construction Update: Lane Closures on SR-3, SR-179 & SR-14
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 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.
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