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Covington police confirm Nov. 12 murder, Young Dolph murder likely connected
This week the rumor at Covington High School was the shooting that critically injured a football player's mother and killed another woman was linked to the shooting death of Memphis rapper Young Dolph days later. As it turns out, that rumor is right on track with what police believe, too. On Friday, Nov. 12, Darnisha Wynn (McLeod) and Anita Wilson, her partner's mother, were … [Read more...] about Covington police confirm Nov. 12 murder, Young Dolph murder likely connected
A park has been proposed for the former battery plant site – here’s why Covington’s aldermen aren’t completely on board
Should the city move forward with proposals to build a park on the former Rayovac site? That’s an issue the board of mayor and aldermen are weighing as the company that owns the 12-acre property wants to donate the land – and a large park facility – to Covington. The property is located between Douglas Street and South Main, bordering the railroad tracks, and is currently … [Read more...] about A park has been proposed for the former battery plant site – here’s why Covington’s aldermen aren’t completely on board
Nov. 18, 2021
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Tipton County shakes with 4.0-magnitude quake in Missouri
Many Tipton Countians felt the ground shake Wednesday night as an earthquake hit southeastern Missouri. The United States Geological Survey reported there was a 4.0-magnitude earthquake centered seven miles south-southeast of Williamsville, Mo., which is about 12 miles northwest of Poplar Bluff, at 8:53 p.m. Williamsville is nearly 150 miles from Covington, and the quake could … [Read more...] about Tipton County shakes with 4.0-magnitude quake in Missouri
Do you have the cutest pet in Tipton County? Enter to win – and vote! – in our 2022 Tails of Tipton pet calendar contest
Who’s got the cutest pet in Tipton County? The Leader’s annual Tails of Tipton pet calendar contest will crown a winner and a 2022 calendar will feature the pet with the most votes. “We’re looking forward to another of our award-winning pet calendar contests,” said Leader publisher Scott Whaley. “It’s a great way to help raise money for local animal rescues.” Voting and … [Read more...] about Do you have the cutest pet in Tipton County? Enter to win – and vote! – in our 2022 Tails of Tipton pet calendar contest
Arrest made in the murder of Munford man at Millington restaurant
A Munford man was killed Friday night at the Millington Margaritas after an angry customer sought revenge. Millington Police said 55-year-old Tim Carver stepped in to help a staff member remove 30-year-old Jutson McKnight from the restaurant and 20 minutes later McKnight returned and shot Carver. Carver, whom police said was a lifelong resident of the Millington area, died at … [Read more...] about Arrest made in the murder of Munford man at Millington restaurant
Two women in critical condition following shooting after Covington football game
Two women are in critical condition after being shot in downtown Covington Friday night. Police said just before 9:30 p.m., three vehicles stopped at the stop sign at South College and Church streets, next to the First United Methodist Church. The first vehicle turned on Church and the third vehicle, a white coupe, swerved next to the second vehicle and opened … [Read more...] about Two women in critical condition following shooting after Covington football game
