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Echo Rose
Echo Rose is the co-founder and editor-in-chief of Paper Folds News, an independent digital news organization covering Tipton County, Tennessee. She is a member of the Society of Professional Journalists and has been recognized for her work in editorial design and news coverage.
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Paper Folds News launches Vote Tipton, an interactive guide to the August Election
With early voting already underway, Paper Folds News has launched Vote Tipton, an interactive voter guide built to help Tipton County residents navigate the Aug. 6 general and state primary […]
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Tipton County early voting already exceeds May primary turnout
More people have already voted in Tipton County than turned out for the entire May county primary — and there’s still nearly a week of early voting left before Election […]
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Munford man charged with sex crimes in Shelby, Tipton counties – here’s what the records say
A Munford man is facing multiple felony charges in Shelby and Tipton counties following separate investigations involving alleged communications with minors, sexual abuse material recovered from electronic devices and an […]
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‘Hairspray’ begins its run at The Ruffin
The Tipton Arts Council will open its production of “Hairspray: The Broadway Musical” at The Ruffin this week, launching a five-show run across two weekends. “Hairspray” follows Tracy Turnblad, a […]
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Tipton To-Do List: July 24-26, 2026
It’s a packed weekend across Tipton County, kicking off Friday with the opening of Hairspray: The Broadway Musical, presented by The Ruffin. Directed by Courtney Calvin with co-director LeighAnn Gomer, […]
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Two same-day follow-ups, one perfect score in last week’s inspections
The Tennessee Department of Health inspected nine establishments in Tipton County during the week of July 13–19, 2026. Two required same-day follow-up visits after routine inspections turned up violations serious […]
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Special-called planning votes in Munford open a light week for Tipton County government
Planning commissions in Munford and Atoka open the week Monday with the only two meetings scheduled before Wednesday, as Tipton County government settles into one of its lighter weeks of […]
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Tipton County Primary Voters Guide, August 2026
Tipton County General & State Primary Voter Guide, August 2026 Paper Folds’ August 2026 voter guide covers the Aug. 6, 2026 Tipton County General and State Primary elections. Inside: an […]
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Early voting begins in county general, state primary election
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 […]
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Margaritas in Munford requires another follow-up inspection
A Munford restaurant scored low enough at a routine health inspection this month to require a same-day follow-up visit — the sixth time in its last seven routine inspections that’s […]