The Covington Police Department is investigating the fatal shooting of a man at Bull Market on Christmas Day. Adel A. Elrafei, 57, of Ripley, was found unresponsive by customers at approximately 1 p.m. Sunday. Police said he was found near the counter where the cash register was opened and an undetermined amount of property was missing. He was pronounced dead on the … [Read more...] about Covington PD investigating Christmas Day murder at Bull Market
House fire in Gilt Edge injures two people
Two people were hurt during a house fire Thursday morning, Gilt Edge Fire Chief Brandon Fletcher said. Firefighters were dispatched to the home on Kellum Lane at 8:07. When they arrived five minutes later they found heavy smoke and fire coming out of the front of the home. The fire was contained primarily to the living room and they were able to contain it by 8:23 a.m. One of … [Read more...] about House fire in Gilt Edge injures two people
Winter Storm Elliot: A White Christmas is doubtful in Tipton County, a cold one is not
Winter will arrive with a bang Thursday with dangerously cold temperatures and the chance for snowfall. “The [National Weather Service] is sure about one thing,” said Tipton County Emergency Management Director in a social media post this week. “It is going to be dangerously cold wind chills, and brutally cold temps. However, what they are not confident about at this time is … [Read more...] about Winter Storm Elliot: A White Christmas is doubtful in Tipton County, a cold one is not
Threlkeld: Cases of respiratory viruses on the rise in Tennessee
Flu cases across Tennessee continue to rise in numbers. The Centers for Disease Control reported the percentage of patients visiting sentinel clinics in Tennessee with respiratory and flu-like illnesses was 11.9 percent last week. The CDC baseline is 3.1 percent. Tennessee joined Kentucky, Ohio, Washington, District of Columbia, New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, New Mexico, … [Read more...] about Threlkeld: Cases of respiratory viruses on the rise in Tennessee
CPD nabs thief who posed as Tractor Supply employee to steal Cub Cadet
On Wednesday Covington police arrested a man they say posed as a Tractor Supply employee to steal a lawnmower. It all started on Monday, Dec. 12, when Covington’s store received a call from a man who identified himself as the manager of the Brownsville store. He told Covington employees he would be picking up a Cub Cadet GT1 54-in. zero-turn lawnmower for a store-to-store … [Read more...] about CPD nabs thief who posed as Tractor Supply employee to steal Cub Cadet
Tipton County native named chief of staff to Tennessee Speaker Cameron Sexton
On Wednesday, Tipton County native Kevin Johnson was named the chief of staff for Tennessee Speaker of the House Cameron Sexton. “I am excited to announce Kevin Johnson as my new chief of staff and Rosie Anderson as my new director of operations,” said Speaker Sexton. “Both are dedicated and hardworking professionals who have played a prominent role in serving our members and … [Read more...] about Tipton County native named chief of staff to Tennessee Speaker Cameron Sexton
Dickens Christmas returns to Covington Saturday – find out what’s new for 2022
This weekend, the annual Dickens Christmas event returns. Organized by the Covington Downtown Merchants Association, the event is based on Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol” and will feature characters from the beloved story milling about with the guests. The event will take place from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. on Saturday and noon until 4 p.m. on Sunday. Entertainment Many … [Read more...] about Dickens Christmas returns to Covington Saturday – find out what’s new for 2022
December 1, 2022
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