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
Nov. 11, 2021
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City of Covington considering removing, replacing trees around the square
Will the spring season be greeted by cherry blossoms around the historic court square? Maybe. Maybe not as many. Since last month the Historic Zoning Commission has discussed whether the city is permitted to cut down the ornamental cherry trees – and the other trees – around the square. There are several layers of problems, the city argues. First, there are the birds that nest … [Read more...] about City of Covington considering removing, replacing trees around the square
Investigator: E-911 director didn’t likely discourage COVID-19 vaccinations
Did the director of Tipton County’s Central Dispatch discourage her employees from getting the COVID-19 vaccine and threaten pushback if they did? Investigators said no. The complaint was lodged in September as Tipton County Executive Jeff Huffman spoke to the board and asked them to investigate the claims. Last month the E-911 board’s attorneys spoke with the staff members, … [Read more...] about Investigator: E-911 director didn’t likely discourage COVID-19 vaccinations
