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'Voices for Victims' kicks off in Tipton County

'Voices for Victims' kicks off in Tipton County

Tennessee Voices For Victims (TVFV) began out of a collaboration between Verna Wyatt, Sara Kemp, and Valerie Craig, who have decades of experience working on behalf of victims of crime in Tennessee.

The Voices for Victims campaign recently kicked  off in Tipton County.

 Currently, there is no central agency that links victims of crimes together across the state. TVFV will work to create a statewide network of crime survivors with the goal of HEALING:

Tipton Co. Sheriff's Dept. looking for home invasion suspects

Tipton Co. Sheriff's Dept. looking for home invasion suspects

Tipton County Sheriff’s Office Detectives have identified the two suspects in a home invasion robbery.  At about 3:50 PM on 11 March 2013 deputies were summoned to the 10 block of Robin Hood Circle in Millington (Tipton County) regarding two armed males that entered the residence and demanded money from two victims, Lucus Miracle and Jeremy Wyatt. The robbers held the victims at gunpoint until the residence was searched and the duo fled with approximately $611.00 in cash and a firearm.  The victims were not injuried in the robbery.

 

Permission granted to “KICK BUTTS”!

Permission granted to “KICK BUTTS”!

The Shelby County Health Department (SCHD), in collaboration with other local organizations, will encourage youth to take a stand against big tobacco companies and educate their peers about the importance of not smoking on Kick Butts Day, Wednesday, March 20.

Kick Butts Day is a national day of activism which empowers youth to stand out, speak up and seize control against big tobacco companies. Health officials want to raise awareness of the tobacco problem, encourage youth to stay tobacco-free and urge strong action to protect kids from tobacco.

Representatives from the health department will be at the following locations on Wednesday, March 20, to distribute information and tips on smoking cessation:

• Benjamin Hooks Library
3030 Poplar Ave.
10 a.m. to noon

• University of Memphis-University Center
499 University
1 p.m.

Mason prison names new warden

Mason prison names new warden

CCA, America's leader in partnership corrections, is proud to announce that Tammy Ford, sixteen-year employee of CCA and seasoned corrections professional, has been promoted to warden at West Tennessee Detention Facility located in Mason, TN.

DSCC Corrections and Law Enforcement Advisory Committee Holds Annual Meeting

DSCC Corrections and Law Enforcement Advisory Committee Holds Annual Meeting

The Dyersburg State Community College (DSCC) Corrections and Law Enforcement Advisory Committee recently held its annual meeting at the DSCC Jimmy Naifeh Center at Tipton County on February 21.

During the meeting, DSCC Criminal Justice Assistant Professor Michael Brooks presented Certificates of Appreciation to the agencies that have DSCC interns.

Those agencies are: Covington Police Department, Atoka Police Department, Tipton County Sheriff Department, Munford Police Department, Oakland Police Department, Dyersburg Police Department, Lake County Sheriff Department, Millington Police Department, Shelby County Courts and Tipton County. 

Judge and wife welcomed by Tipton County Master Gardners

Judge and wife welcomed by Tipton County Master Gardners

Some 40 plus guests and members of the Tipton County Master Gardeners welcomed Jody and Danna Walker from Ripley TN, guest speakers at the meeting on Thursday night. The Walkers brought great information and a photo presentation about Japanese Maples. The attendees were 'spell-bound' and had many questions regarding the planting and care of these beautiful plants.

The Walker's passion for Japanese maples began in the 1990’s. It is a hobby that they enjoy together. They have some 150 cultivars of these maples which include some rare specimens. Last year they hosted several private tours which included some of the leading horticultural specialists of this area who were amazed at the number of cultivars growing in Zone 7.

Local Softball Standout Brittany Dodson Signs with DSCC

Local Softball Standout Brittany Dodson Signs with DSCC

Dyersburg State Community College (DSCC) recently recruited area softball standout Brittany Dodson of Dickson to play on the 2013/2014 Eagles softball team.

Brittany is currently a senior at Dickson County High School and plans to possibly major in Social Work at DSCC.

She plays for the Tennessee Mud Dawgs Travel Team coached by Susan Penn. Brittany is the daughter of Chandra and Joe Dodson of Dickson.