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James Thompson purchases a bottle of wine from South End Liquors in Atoka Wednesday. City officials have proposed an ordinance which would limit the number of liquor stores allowed per capita. Photo by Richard Cramer
James Thompson purchases a bottle of wine from South End Liquors in Atoka Wednesday. City officials have proposed an ordinance which would limit the number of liquor stores allowed per capita. Photo by Richard Cramer
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Liquor store limitation proposed in Atoka
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ATOKA – During a monthly meeting Tuesday, officials announced an ordinance to further limit the number of liquor stores allowed in Atoka. Currently, the limit is set at one liquor store per 3,000 residents, but the proposed ordinance would change this to one retail store per 4,000 residents. "Honestly, I'd like to change it to 5,000," said alderman Brett Giannini. "We're at what, almost 9,000 (residents) now?" The town currently has two establishments licensed for the retail sale of intoxicating liquors. The latest population estimate sets Atoka's population at 8,089 residents. "I...
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Community News
How much does a snowstorm cost?
by Echo Day, eday@covingtonleader.com
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Many Tipton Countians were snowed in, unable to navigate treacherous roadways, after a massive snowstorm hit the area Friday, Jan. 29. While emergency and public works personnel were working over...
Tipton County designated a StormReady community
by Sherri Onorati, sonorati@covingtonleader.com
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At a ceremony held last Wednesday, National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) National Weather Service officials recognized Tipton County as a StormReady community. “StormReady encoura...
On Jan. 22, deputies with the Tipton County Sheriff s Office and officers with the Brighton Police uncovered a large marijuana grow operation in Brighton. (Photo courtesy Tipton County Sheriff s Office.)
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Breaking news: Large grow operation uncovered in Brighton
by Echo Day, eday@covingtonleader.com
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BRIGHTON – You never know who's watching - and for one Brighton man, the observance of suspicious activity led to his arrest last month. On Jan. 22, deputies with the Tipton County Sheriff's Offi...
Sports
Lady Grizzlies named district champs; move to regionals
by Sherri Onorati, sonorati@covingtonleader.com
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After finishing their regular season with an impressive 14-4 record, the Crestview Middle School Lady Grizzlies went one step further to add another win to their record. This win also came with a...
Millican places second in recent race
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Dalton Millican raced his way to a second place overall finish at the second stop on the 2009-2010 Arena Cross Tour in Memphis. In Heat One, Millican did not get the holeshot but was able to race ...
CHS closes home basketball season Friday & Saturday
by Steve Holt, Special to The Leader
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The snow and ice knocked out school and basketball for everyone last weekend. Both come back in a rush this week as the Lady Chargers and Chargers close out their home seasons on Friday and Saturda...
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