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 MoreOn the Agenda: Local government meetings, Aug. 17-21, 2026
Tipton County’s Legislative Body is scheduled to fill a vacant seat on the county school board, re-appoint the county’s public works director to another four-year term, and consider transferring three acres of county land to the local emergency communications district when it meets Monday night. It’s the single biggest item on a fairly light week […]
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.
Read MoreTipton County early voting up 95% over 2022 ahead of Thursday’s primary
Early voting has closed in Tipton County, and the numbers point to one of the busiest primary turnouts the county has seen in years. Through all 14 days of the early voting period for the Aug. 6, 2026, primary, 6,875 Tipton County voters cast ballots — up 94.6% from the 3,532 who voted early in […]
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 […]
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