Covington's Heritage Festival is quickly approaching and the children's parade theme has just been announced. As a Heritage Festival tradition, Saturday’s festivities will begin with the traditional Roll ‘N Stroll children’s parade around the historic court square. This year’s parade, sponsored by the Tipton Christian Academy Preschool, is Cars themed and children are … [Read more...] about Heritage Festival announces “Cars” as this year’s children’s parade theme
Concerns raised over potential annexation in Covington
Covington Alderman Jeff Morris said his constituents are not happy about a proposed annexation on Bert Johnston Avenue. “I’ve had a lot of concerns about that annexation, to be honest with you, and I’ve heard from a lot of people ... I don’t know if anybody else has or not, but I’ve heard from a great deal with a lot of concerns.” There are currently ongoing discussions about … [Read more...] about Concerns raised over potential annexation in Covington
NAACP, United Auto Workers donate $5K to Mason to help with utility repayment
On Monday night the NAACP and United Auto Workers union donated money to help Mason with its utility fund repayment efforts. “It’s good to see you’re making progress on doing great things for your town,” Tennessee State Conference NAACP President Gloria Sweet-Love said. “We have said from the beginning we will stand with you and we will continue to do that.” Sweet-Love said … [Read more...] about NAACP, United Auto Workers donate $5K to Mason to help with utility repayment
Covington, Mason have four candidates each in upcoming mayoral race
Municipal election season is upon us and this one brings a large group of candidates running for mayor and aldermen. Both Covington and Atoka's mayors have decided not to toss their hats into the ring in 2022. Justin Hanson announced in May he would not seek re-election while Atoka mayor Darryl Walker has not made a public announcement. Only Barry Akin, who has served the town … [Read more...] about Covington, Mason have four candidates each in upcoming mayoral race
Munford police searching for missing 13-year-old
The Munford Police Department is currently searching for a missing 13-year-old named Jacob Chilton. His grandmother, Linda Raymer, said he was last seen at about 8:30 p.m. on Friday and was wearing gray sweatpants, a white shirt, and high top Jordans. Jacob is a white male, 5'7" tall and 150 pounds. He has blue eyes and curly brown hair. Mrs. Raymer said her grandson may be … [Read more...] about Munford police searching for missing 13-year-old
North Covington Dollar General temporarily shut down by city over ‘life safety issues’
Shoppers expecting to pop into the North Covington Dollar General will have to go elsewhere for the time being. On Friday morning, Covington Fire Chief Richard Griggs confirmed the store was closed by the fire marshal for life safety issues. He said the fire department received seven different complaints about blocked aisles over the last few months. Management and employees … [Read more...] about North Covington Dollar General temporarily shut down by city over ‘life safety issues’
Local high school students win first place in Great American Seafood Cook-Off in New Orleans
Three local high school students won first place in the Great American Seafood Cook-Off contest held in New Orleans on Sunday. The Tuna Wonton Nachos prepared by Alayla McCoy and Tiffany Malone from Covington High School and Auburny Currie from Brighton High School earned a $1,000 prize for their dish. 4-H Youth Development Extension County Director Brigette Passman said the … [Read more...] about Local high school students win first place in Great American Seafood Cook-Off in New Orleans
Here’s how your church can be featured as our Church of the Week
An old feature is coming back, but it’ll have a new spin. For many years The Leader published the Church of the Week, using stock photos of churches with information from our church directory on the opposite page. “Back in 2014 we had a different vision for the Faith pages, one we thought would bring in more reader engagement,” said managing editor Echo Day. “We wanted … [Read more...] about Here’s how your church can be featured as our Church of the Week
