Happy Sunday, Reader, We're back with another round of good news! When we meet people and talk about Paper Folds, they're always very curious about our mission. They want to know what our plans are and how we're different. Paper Folds is not here to regurgitate press releases or spend a lot of time talking about arrests. We really want to spend a lot more of our time talking about the wonderful things our neighbors are up to. Like most people, we're frustrated with the divide we're seeing...
20 days ago • 2 min read
Good morning, Reader! Do you want to know what our analytics reports say about you, our beloved newsletter subscribers? They say you're "highly engaged." Why? Well, on average, 72% of you open our newsletters. (The industry average is 25%). Our subscribers have grown by 550% this month (it was launch month) with no unsubscribes. And that? Well, we're so humbled and grateful, as my friend Mark Heaston always said. (Y'all, I'm so, so thankful for your support. I mean that, really and truly.) As...
24 days ago • 5 min read
Good morning, Reader! Mother's Day weekend is stacked! Whether you're treating mom, giving back to your community, or just looking for a good time, there is something on this list for everyone. We've got a ways to pamper your mom, farm day, a glowing '80s dance party, a morning of outdoor shopping, a distillery show that'll have you on your feet, and more. I can't wait to hear what you're planning to do! You're getting a sneak peek before this goes public — so bookmark it, screenshot it, and...
about 1 month ago • 4 min read
Happy Sunday, Reader, You know that on Sundays we like to take time to be intentional and share the really wonderful things happening in Tipton County. Today is no different. You probably know I spent nearly 20 years at the local paper before launching Paper Folds. What you might not know is that I took a detour along the way, and recently spent four years working in the Equal Employment Opportunity office for the Navy. Most of that work centered on conflict: grievances, complaints, the...
about 1 month ago • 2 min read
Hi Reader, Happy Wednesday morning! You're getting the first look at this week's Tipton To-Do List — your roundup of what's happening around the county this weekend! We've got a featured nature event spanning the full three days, a free laundry day, a kids' fishing derby, outdoor painting, a charming library party for the littles, and an event at the country club with Cinco de Mayo tacos. Sounds awesome, right? The Tipton To-Do List is brought to you by Gaines Lawn Solutions – and let's chat...
about 1 month ago • 3 min read
Good morning Reader, It’s Sunday again, a day to slow down and get ready for the week ahead. And if we’re being honest, that can come with a little stress. The end of the school year is busy. TCAP testing is still going. Work doesn’t slow down. Life just keeps moving. One of the ways Robert and I try to slow things down is by watching old episodes of On the Road with Charles Kuralt or Texas Country Reporter. There’s just something about listening to everyday people tell their stories and...
about 1 month ago • 2 min read
Hi Reader, What are your plans for the weekend? 🌸 If you're a newsletter subscriber, you're getting the first look at Tipton To-Do List — we'll be sharing this on Facebook and Instagram on Thursday, but you get first dibs. Why? Because you like Paper Folds enough to want us right in your inbox and that's pretty cool. Y'all, this is one of the biggest weekends we've seen on the Tipton To-Do List in a while. We're talking a murder mystery, blacklight mini golf, a veterans rally, a car show, a...
about 1 month ago • 5 min read
Hi Reader, Welcome to our first-ever issue of The Front Porch, a twice-weekly dispatch from Paper Folds News! We're going to get into what this is in a minute, but first we need to talk about what's happening with local government. Want to weigh in on Covington's Parks & Rec plan? Tuesday is your chance to do so. Covington is one step closer to a finished Parks and Recreation Master Plan — and residents have one more scheduled chance to help shape it. Planning firm Gresham Smith will present...
about 2 months ago • 2 min read