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Restaurant Report: A sushi cooler failure and other inspections
The Tennessee Department of Health conducted 15 food service and mobile unit inspections across Tipton County in June 2026, covering 14 establishments (Holiday Inn Express Breakfast was inspected twice in […]
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Cracked 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 […]
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Building Community: Why 797 Distillery became a venue for live music
She comes with a walker, bundled under a blanket if the weather is cool, and settles into one of the comfortable chairs near the stage. She doesn’t drink. Her daughter […]
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Tipton County Democrats to host District 8 Congressional Candidate Forum on July 9
The Tipton County Democratic Party will host a candidate forum for Tennessee’s 8th Congressional District on July 9 Four candidates are confirmed to appear: Gordon Bryan, Jordan Hinders, Heidi Kuhn […]
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Liberty 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 […]
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Love y’all: After 33 years, Dr. John Combs is going home
The day after the tornadoes hit in 2023, when Covington was still sorting through what it had lost, Dr. John Combs got on the phone with parents. Two schools were […]
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Tipton 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, […]
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Salem 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 […]
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Little hands, big hope: Covington 7-year-old’s artwork earns national recognition
When Tipton County Executive Jeff Huffman called her name during the June 8 Tipton County Commission meeting, 7-year-old Addyson Currie did what she often does when attention turns her way. […]
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Atoka man, 58, charged with statutory rape
A 58-year-old Atoka man is facing statutory rape charges after reportedly having sexual encounters with a teenager last week. According to the affidavit of complaint, a report was filed with […]