Early voting opened Friday, July 17 for the Aug. 6 State Primary/County General Election, giving Tipton County voters more than two weeks to cast a ballot ahead of an election that will reshape several countywide offices. Early voting runs through Saturday, Aug. 1, according to the Tipton County Election Commission. Voters can cast a ballot […]
Read MorePaper Folds’ Candidate Forum is tonight
More than a dozen candidates running for eight offices on the Aug. 6 ballot will take the stage tonight at the Ruffin Theatre in Covington for the first Tipton County Candidate Forum hosted by Paper Folds News. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. The forum begins at 7 p.m. and is free and open to the […]
Read MoreCracked decks, dirty water: Inside Tipton County’s pool inspections
Public pools are inspected every summer — and 8 out of 9 in Tipton County had at least one violation when health inspectors showed up this season. Two were shut down the same day inspectors arrived. Since inspections began in early May, the Tennessee Department of Health has visited nine public pools across the county. […]
Read MoreLiberty Vintage to host summer art classes for kids in July
Liberty Vintage Marketplace & Studio will offer two separate summer art class series for children ages 10 and up throughout July, giving young artists in Covington the chance to build skills in both drawing and painting. The classes will be held at Liberty Vintage, 100 Union St., Covington. Mini Masters Series Artist Barrie Foster will […]
Read MoreTipton To-Do List: June 26-28, 2026
Happy last Friday in June, friend! Have big plans for the weekend? With a list like this, yes – yes, you do!On Friday night we’ve got pollinators and painting. On Saturday, the farmers market, the inaugural Main Street Bash, a literacy event, live music, and more. And then Sunday? Ayanna said she’d better see you in […]
Read MoreSalem Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church to mark 190th anniversary Sunday
Salem Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church will celebrate its 190th anniversary with a worship service and fellowship luncheon this Sunday, June 28. The church was organized June 19, 1836, by the Rev. Henry Bryson with 53 charter members. The year before, in 1835, a meeting had been held at the home of area settler Abner Mathews […]
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