The Covington Lions Club Pancake Breakfast is one of the longest-running event in Tipton County. Here are five things to know if you go. As always, it will be held Saturday from 6 to 11 a.m. at Charger Academy (formerly called Covington Integrated Arts Academy), 760 Bert Johnston Avenue. It’s a great deal. Tickets are just $5 and children 3 and under eat free. Tickets … [Read more...] about The Lions Club’s annual pancake breakfast takes place tomorrow – here’s what you need to know
Atoka named today Josephine Smith Hicks Day in honor of its newest centenarian
Josephine Smith Hicks got more and more emotional the more the mayor went on. “Isn’t this something?” she said as mayor Barry Akin said she’d officially become a centenarian. Born Feb. 22, 1923, she was being honored by the Town of Atoka for reaching her 100th birthday. “[I want to] thank God,” she told Akin Tuesday night. “Thank you, thank you all so much.” Her parents were … [Read more...] about Atoka named today Josephine Smith Hicks Day in honor of its newest centenarian
In Snow and Love: Pandemic-era love story captures judges’ hearts
The Leader and The Cellar are proud to announce Shane and Katelynn Martin have won the inaugural How We Met Valentine’s Day contest. Two dozen entrants wrote in to tell The Leader how they met their significant others. “A few years ago we started a series with these stories and they were so different from the things we usually cover,” said managing editor Echo Day. “I think … [Read more...] about In Snow and Love: Pandemic-era love story captures judges’ hearts
Covington’s Chocolate Tour is set for Saturday – here’s what you need to know
Saturday the Chocolate Tour returns to downtown Covington. Here’s what you need to know about the county’s sweetest event. The Chocolate Tour has become a tradition The 11th annual event will take place on Feb. 4, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the square. The tour is hosted by the Covington Economic Development Corp.We’re expecting temperatures in the mid 40s and after being … [Read more...] about Covington’s Chocolate Tour is set for Saturday – here’s what you need to know
Covington PD looking for help from the public in Christmas Day murder
Providing an update to city leaders during a public safety meeting last week, Covington's police chief said the department needs help from the public to make an arrest in a recent homicide. Adel "Alex" Elrafei was shot to death on Christmas Day while operating Bull Market, the Covington-based gas station he owned for many years. Police said he was found near the counter where … [Read more...] about Covington PD looking for help from the public in Christmas Day murder
The Tipton County Rotary club is taking pre-orders for Souper Soup Bowls fundraiser
The Rotary Club of Tipton County has announced its second annual Souper Soup Bowls fundraiser on Thursday, Feb. 9. Club members are currently gathering preorders for chicken noodle soup, vegetable soup and chicken and sausage gumbo provided by locally-owned Bon Temps Catering Company. A $10 donation provides a cup of soup, cornbread and a drink. Rotary International is known, … [Read more...] about The Tipton County Rotary club is taking pre-orders for Souper Soup Bowls fundraiser
‘Willy Wonka Jr.’ opens at Tipton Rosemark Academy tonight
This weekend, the Performing Arts Center at Tipton Rosemark Academy will be transformed into a wondrous chocolate factory as the Middle School Theatre Department performs “Willy Wonka Jr.” Based on the story by Roald Dahl, “Willy Wonka Jr.” follows the eccentric candy manufacturer Willy Wonka as he stages a contest by hiding golden tickets in five of his scrumptious candy bars. … [Read more...] about ‘Willy Wonka Jr.’ opens at Tipton Rosemark Academy tonight
Undercover operation shows 80% of Covington businesses in compliance with beer laws
A recent compliance check by Covington Police resulted in three arrests, said police chief Donna Turner. On Jan. 20, the department used a confidential informant under the legal drinking age to test whether or not businesses licensed to sell beer would sell to a minor. The operation, done in conjunction with Drug Free Tipton and the Covington Beer Board, took the informant … [Read more...] about Undercover operation shows 80% of Covington businesses in compliance with beer laws
