COVINGTON – Bystanders are being credited with saving a woman’s life following a fiery wreck at Midway Market IV Thursday morning. The accident happened around 8 a.m. near the intersection of Highway 51 and Church Street. Covington Police Chief Donna Turner said the driver, a woman traveling southbound on Highway 51, appears to have suffered […]
Read MoreLocal fire departments awarded more than $313K in state grants
Fire departments in Tipton County received state grant funding this week, bringing more than $313,000 to local agencies through Tennessee’s Volunteer Firefighter Equipment and Training Grant Program and Rescue Squad Grant Program. Representatives from departments across West Tennessee gathered Tuesday at the Carl Perkins Civic Center in Jackson, where Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance […]
Read MoreMunford man charged with sex crimes in Shelby, Tipton counties – here’s what the records say
A Munford man is facing multiple felony charges in Shelby and Tipton counties following separate investigations involving alleged communications with minors, sexual abuse material recovered from electronic devices and an allegation of sexual assault. Corey Brandon Duncan, 35, is charged in two Shelby County cases with solicitation of a minor to observe sexual conduct and […]
Read MoreAtoka man, 58, charged with statutory rape
A 58-year-old Atoka man is facing statutory rape charges after reportedly having sexual encounters with a teenager last week. According to the affidavit of complaint, a report was filed with Munford Police Friday in which Albert W. Jacobs, of Webb Street, was accused of engaging in sexual activities with a 16-year-old. He reportedly waived his […]
Read MoreTipton County Preschool assistant charged with assault after reportedly pulling student’s hair
Another former Tipton County Preschool employee has been charged with assaulting a non-verbal special needs student. According to the affidavit of complaint, on April 16, an employee reported she’d witnessed Christina Burk pull a student’s hair. The report was escalated to the Tipton County Sheriff’s Office as well as the Department of Children’s Services. When […]
Read MoreCovington Fire Chief Richard Griggs to retire after more than 33 years of service
After more than three decades with the Covington Fire Department, Fire Chief Richard Griggs has announced his retirement. Griggs, who began his career as a volunteer firefighter 33 years and eight months ago, said his final day of service will be July 3. He has served as fire chief for the past seven years, leading […]
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