Farm Day 2026 returns to Tipton County this Saturday, May 9, with a lineup of agricultural experiences, hands-on activities and free family programming at Turner Angus Farm. Last year’s inaugural event drew more than 700 attendees. This year, organizers are aiming higher. Amanda Bell Newcomb, who chairs the event along with Co-Chair Terri Turner, said […]
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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 that. Something I’ve heard a lot over the years is that you miss the other paper’s old Family Living section. You loved to see what […]
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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 to raise water and sewer rates. The board is also expected to discuss increases to sanitation rates at the same meeting. The special called meeting […]
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This week’s Tipton County health inspections had some highs and some lows. Pizza Hut in Covington earned a perfect 100! We did have three restaurants that required follow-up inspections. Pizza Hut in Atoka started with a 97 and earned a 99 on their follow-up. Wendy’s scored an 85 on their routine inspection because the inspector […]
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He stood at the front of a packed room at the world’s largest ice cream factory Wednesday morning, scanning faces — employees, community leaders, a screen full of colleagues tuned in from around the world — and slowly understood what was happening. “It’s difficult to surprise me,” he said, smiling. “My wife will tell you. […]
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How is it already May?! We started Paper Folds six months ago and we’ve found that this is our most popular feature! You guys seem to really, really love the weekly lineup of events and we are so excited and grateful for your support.Thank you to Gaines Lawn for sponsoring this week’s Tipton To-Do List! Here’s what’s happening this […]
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