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

By Echo Day on May 31, 2022

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!

By Echo Day on May 26, 2022

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!

May 26, 2022

By Echo Day on May 26, 2022

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

By Echo Day on May 25, 2022

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

Meet Covington High School’s Class of 2022!

By Echo Day on May 24, 2022

Meet Covington's Class of 2022! [metaslider id="10629"] Covington’s class graduated on Monday, May 23. Congratulations, Class of 2022! Our magazine featuring graduates will be published in mid June. … [Read more...] about Meet Covington High School’s Class of 2022!

Meet Munford High School’s Top 10 from the Class of 2022!

By Echo Day on May 20, 2022

Meet Munford High School's Top 10 from the Class of 2022! [metaslider id="10589"] Munford’s class graduated on Friday, May 20. Congratulations, Class of 2022! Our magazine featuring graduates will be published in mid June. … [Read more...] about Meet Munford High School’s Top 10 from the Class of 2022!

Meet Brighton High School’s Top 10 for the Class of 2022

By Echo Day on May 20, 2022

Meet Brighton High School's Class of 2022 Top 10! [metaslider id="10566"] In addition to the Top 10, these students have earned professional designations while completing high school: Jessica Beasley: Administrative Office Technology from TCAT Covington Ethan Brunner: Welding from TCAT Covington Riley Creveling: Welding from TCAT Covington Jasmine Barry: Certified Nursing … [Read more...] about Meet Brighton High School’s Top 10 for the Class of 2022

May 19, 2022

By Echo Day on May 19, 2022

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