Tipton County health inspectors visited nine establishments between Oct. 4-10, 2026, and eight of them scored 95 or better. The one exception was The Munford Cafe, which landed at 88 on a routine inspection Tuesday, Oct. 6, making it the week’s lowest score. The cafe at 45 Reeder Ave. in Munford was cited for four […]
Read MorePumpkins, parks and more: 17 ways to enjoy fall break in Tipton County
The kids are out of school for fall break, and if you’re already wondering how to keep them entertained all week, we’ve got a few ideas. From pumpkin patches and nature trails to swimming, library programs and Halloween fun, there are plenty of things to do in and around Tipton County without spending a fortune […]
Read MoreCovington lands nearly $5 million FEMA grant for new police building and tornado safe room
When it rained, water ran down the walls of the old Covington Police Department at the corner of East Pleasant and North Maple. Ceiling tiles bulged. Light covers browned beneath pooled rainwater. Upstairs in the evidence room, a detective held up mold-covered insulation with a broom. That was February 2017. On Friday, on the hill […]
Read MoreMandarin Wok scores 79, then rebounds to 95: Tipton County Health Inspections, Sept. 29-Oct. 3, 2026
Health inspectors conducted nine inspections at eight Tipton County establishments during the week of Sept. 27–Oct. 3, with most receiving scores in the 90s. The lowest score of the week went to Mandarin Wok in Munford, which received a 79 during a routine inspection Oct. 2. Inspectors returned later that day for a follow-up inspection, […]
Read MoreSeven injured in five-vehicle crash involving school bus on Highway 59
Seven people were injured, one critically, in a five-vehicle crash involving a Tipton County Schools bus on Highway 59 South near the Covington Country Club. According to the Covington Police Department, all seven injured people were transported to Regional One Health in Memphis. One person is listed in critical condition, while the other six are […]
Read MoreCommunity comes together to support Austin Peay Elementary
There’s just something special about a community that believes in its children. On Sept. 19, Austin Peay Elementary was filled with fast cars, families, laughter, good food, and plenty of Patriot pride as the community came together for Patriot Park and Play, a first ever car show and family event supporting AES. And let’s be […]
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