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 […]
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Boys & 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 […]
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Tipton To-Do List: April 24-26, 2026
What are your plans for the weekend? This is one of the biggest weekends we’ve seen on the Tipton To-Do List in a while. We’re talking a murder mystery, blacklight mini […]
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Munford 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 […]
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Former 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, […]
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Tipton 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 […]
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The 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 […]
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Subdivision, 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 […]
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Covington 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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Restaurant Report: April 7-17, 2026
We’re back with another round of local health inspection results – we know it’s been a little while, but we haven’t forgotten about this series and neither have you. […]
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