Weekly Dose: 12/16/2025
Hey, Tipton Fam! 👋
Ready for your weekly dose of local goodness? Grab your sweet tea, because we’ve got the scoop on everything happening right here at home. From global shout-outs to community gatherings and vital safety updates, we’re keeping it real and relevant. Let’s dive in!
The Wake-Up Call 📢
Hold onto your spoons, Tipton! Our very own Covington is now home to the world’s largest Magnum Ice Cream plant! 🤯 This week, Magnum officially opened as the biggest ice cream company on the New York Stock Exchange, and guess what? Our local facility is leading the charge globally! Mayor Andres Borrero was even there to celebrate this monumental moment. Talk about some seriously sweet success for our community! We’re buzzing with pride. 🍦✨
Civic Scoop 🏛️
Our local leaders and law enforcement have been busy bees, keeping Tipton running smoothly and safely.
- Holiday Heads-Up from Atoka Town Hall! Planning errands? Town Hall will be closed December 24 & 25, and January 1 & 2. Also, Republic Services is taking a well-deserved break on Christmas Day and New Year’s Day, so expect trash pickup to be delayed by one day those weeks. Plan ahead, y’all! 🗑️🗓️
- Safety First on Our Roads: Big shout-out to the Covington Police Department! They, alongside Lauderdale County Sheriff’s Office and Ripley PD, swiftly nabbed a suspect this week in connection with alarming roadway shootings on Highway 54. Dedreck Campbell is now behind bars facing serious charges, and we’re breathing a sigh of relief. Chief Donna Turner commended her team’s quick work and our local camera tech, saying, “I am thankful no one was fatally injured.” Us too, Chief! 🙌🚓
- Justice for All: In more serious news, investigations are ongoing after three teens were reportedly shot in a gun deal gone wrong, leading to multiple arrests. Our officers are on top of these situations, and we’re grateful for their continuous vigilance in keeping our communities secure. 🙏
What’s Poppin’ 🗓️
Mark your calendars for a profound community event:
“Sea of Blue” Memorial: On Tuesday, January 6, 2025, at 5:30 PM, the Tipton County Sheriff’s Office will host a powerful “Sea of Blue” Memorial. This moving procession will honor all fallen law enforcement officers, specifically remembering Tennessee Highway Patrol Trooper Calvin Jenks on the 19th anniversary of his sacrifice on Highway 14. 💔
Join the procession of emergency vehicles (lights ablaze!) starting at the Justice Center (1801 S. College St., Covington), proceeding to Highway 59, then down Highway 14, and stopping at the memorial site for a brief prayer and remarks from local, state, and national leaders. Citizens are invited to line the route and gather at the site to show support. Emergency vehicles wishing to join can line up at 4:30 PM. Let’s stand together. 💙🚔
Tipton Tea ☕
Sip on these sweet local updates:
- Future Vets in Training! 🐾 Tipton County Schools made us proud at the ACTE’s CareerTech VISION conference, showcasing their unique vet science labs! Our students are getting hands-on, real-world experience, proving TCS is truly raising the bar. Go, team! 🌟
- Atoka’s Growing! Construction is buzzing along nicely on a new convenience store in Atoka! Get ready for another handy spot to grab your necessities and maybe a sweet tea. Progress! 🚧🛍️
That’s the lowdown for this week, Tipton! What’s something that made you proud of our county this week? Share your thoughts and spread the good vibes! ✨
Until next time, The “Our Tipton” Team 🌻