Early voting for the county general and state primary elections will begin on Friday, July 15. There are several contested races on the ballot. County commissioners Nearly every district’s county commission race is contested. In District 1, Rod Hickman is challenging incumbents Sheila Barlow and Rusty Wooten. Longtime District 2 commissioner Tommy Dunavant, who serves as the … [Read more...] about Early voting begins today in the county general and state primary elections
Voter survey: Public safety, education top issues; approval ratings low for elected officials
A survey conducted by The Leader shows local voters are most concerned with public safety and the state of education. The survey also showed many voters are concerned about infrastructure and workforce development as Blue Oval City begins to take shape. “It’s not surprising to see that Blue Oval is a big priority for our voters,” said managing editor Echo Day. “We know it’s … [Read more...] about Voter survey: Public safety, education top issues; approval ratings low for elected officials
Drummonds woman indicted in four-year-old’s 2021 death
A Drummonds woman has been charged with the 2021 death of a four-year-old in her care, the Tipton County Sheriff's Office announced Tuesday evening. Tammy Wilkerson, 52, of Milton Road, was indicted by the Tipton County Grand Jury for murder and child abuse. The child was in Ms. Wilkerson's care at the time when they were fatally injured. The four-year-old, who has not been … [Read more...] about Drummonds woman indicted in four-year-old’s 2021 death
Covington police are investigating a homicide on Stevens Avenue
Covington police are looking for help from the public in solving two shootings that took place Saturday night. One of them ended the life of 32-year-old Ralph Alexander of Brighton. Chief Donna Turner said officers were dispatched to Stevens Avenue, in northern Covington, at 9:30 p.m. after a shooting had been reported. They found a blue Ford Mustang crashed 500 feet into a … [Read more...] about Covington police are investigating a homicide on Stevens Avenue
Mason mayor Emmit Gooden arrested for driving on a revoked drivers license
Mason Mayor Emmit “Dwayne” Gooden was arrested early Monday morning and charged with driving on a revoked license. While traveling southbound on Hwy. 51 at 2 a.m., a Munford police officer pulled him over because his driver side brake light was out. He was notified Gooden had two license revocations. Gooden was arrested and charged with a DUI in Shelby County in March … [Read more...] about Mason mayor Emmit Gooden arrested for driving on a revoked drivers license
The Leader will host a candidate forum on July 7
The Leader will host a candidate forum on Thursday, July 7 for candidates who will appear on the August 2022 ballot. The state primary and county general election will elect county commissioners, circuit court clerk, constables, and school board members in even districts and will be a primary for governor, U.S. House Districts 8 and 9, and Tennessee House District 81. Other … [Read more...] about The Leader will host a candidate forum on July 7
Two killed in separate car accidents on Saturday
Two people were killed in car accidents over the weekend, the Tennessee Highway Patrol confirmed. Officers were dispatched to an accident near Hwy. 14 and 59 just after 5 a.m. Saturday where a Chevy truck traveling eastbound on Hwy. 59 crossed the center of the roadway and hit a Chevy Malibu head on. The driver of the truck, 46-year-old Stevey Flippin, was killed in the wreck. … [Read more...] about Two killed in separate car accidents on Saturday
Comptroller’s office charges former Brighton Booster Club secretary with stealing from the club
The state comptroller's office has charged a former Brighton Blitz Booster Club with stealing from fundraising events. On Dec. 12, 2020, the club contacted the comptroller's office to report its secretary, Amy Spurlin, had stolen money from the discount card fundraiser and the March 13, 2020 Lift-A-Thon, for which donations were collected online. The booster club helps raise … [Read more...] about Comptroller’s office charges former Brighton Booster Club secretary with stealing from the club
