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Fact check: No, Tipton County isn’t losing its SROs – in fact, they’re asking for more

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Last week a Memphis television news outlet reported a story whose headline suggested Tipton County would be losing its school resource officers.  Aired the same week as the second deadliest shooting in American history, the story was an obvious cause for concern for parents of students attending Tipton County’s public schools. Superintendent John Combs issued a statement last … [Read more...] about Fact check: No, Tipton County isn’t losing its SROs – in fact, they’re asking for more

Covington BBQ Festival starts today – and commemorates its 50th annual event

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What began as Tipton County’s Sesquicentennial in 1973 has evolved into the world’s oldest BBQ festival. “It started from simple beginnings on Court Square, where one side of the square was blocked off from traffic,” reads a story about the event published in The Leader in 2001. “However, as the event and town grew, it became apparent that more space was needed.” Since it began … [Read more...] about Covington BBQ Festival starts today – and commemorates its 50th annual event

Justin Hanson announces he will not seek re-election as Covington’s mayor

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Tuesday Covington Mayor Justin Hanson announced he will not be seeking re-election. "Serving as mayor of this wonderful city has been one of the greatest joys of my life," he said in a letter addressed to colleagues and friends. "It has also been a great privilege to serve with such wonderful and dedicated employees. It’s always been my goal to leave our wonderful city better … [Read more...] about Justin Hanson announces he will not seek re-election as Covington’s mayor

The Children’s Classic is here!

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Children’s Classic, The Leader’s most-anticipated magazine of the year, is out today, Thursday, May 26. The 64-page glossy magazine features hundreds of portraits of local children who participated in annual fundraiser for the Exchange Club-Carl Perkins Center for the Prevention of Child Abuse sponsored by InSouth Bank. Famed photographers Richard and Phil Ramsey, a father-son … [Read more...] about The Children’s Classic is here!

Kentucky man arrested for a shooting that took place at a candlelight vigil at Brighton High School in March

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The same day 21 people were shot and killed in a Uvalde, Texas elementary school, a Kentucky man was charged by Brighton Police with the attempted murder and possession of a firearm on school property. James Everett Travelstead is accused of shooting at another man during a candlelight vigil at Brighton High School two months ago. According to Brighton Police Department … [Read more...] about Kentucky man arrested for a shooting that took place at a candlelight vigil at Brighton High School in March