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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.
Latest stories
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Tipton To-Do List: July 10-12, 2026
This is a quieter weekend than the ones we’ve had recently, but there are still fun things happening! We’ve got live entertainment, a farmers’ market, and more! Friday, July 10 […]
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A Light Week for Inspections in Tipton County: June 28–July 4, 2026
The Tennessee Department of Health conducted health inspections across Tipton County during the week of June 28–July 4, 2026. With the Fourth of July holiday falling mid-week, activity was light […]
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Memphis attorney arrested after altercation in court
A Memphis area attorney was arrested Thursday and is accused of disrupting General Sessions Court proceedings and then struggling with a Tipton County sheriff’s deputy who was escorting him out […]
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Huffman to deliver state of the county address tonight
Tipton County Executive Jeff Huffman will deliver a State of the County address Thursday evening in Brighton, giving residents an update on the county’s achievements over the past year and […]
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Congressional candidate Charlie Hatcher will be in Covington Sunday
Republican congressional candidate Charlie Hatcher will meet with Tipton County residents Sunday, July 12, during a Meet & Greet event hosted by Turner Angus Farm. The event is set for […]
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‘Go Ask Alice’ takes the Ruffin stage this week for addiction awareness benefit
The Ruffin Theatre will host two performances this week of “Go Ask Alice,” a stage adaptation of the diary-style novel chronicling one teenager’s descent into drug addiction, as part of […]
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Paper 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 […]
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From breakfast plates to dog bakery: How four dachshunds inspired a business
The idea came out of an ordinary Saturday routine. Darcey Taylor’s four dachshunds – Teddy, Chewy, Winnie and Blue – already got their own plate every time she cooked breakfast […]
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Tipton County welcomed 21 new businesses in June 2026
Tipton County added 21 new business licenses in June 2026, according to records filed with the Tipton County Clerk’s office. The new filings span trades, personal services, retail and hospitality, […]
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Tipton To-Do List: July 3-5, 2026
We’ve had two rounds of fireworks this week! Are you ready to keep celebrating the USA?! 🇺🇸 We’ve got MORE fireworks, live music, and a reading of the Declaration of […]