Two weeks later everyone’s still searching: Searching for answers, searching for clues, searching for the piece of the puzzle that will wrap the investigation up. It was dark and rainy on Thursday, Sept. 30. Anthony Whiteman, a 15-year-old sophomore from Covington High School, had biked up to Walmart with his best friend, Nikolas. At about 8 p.m. he called his mother and told … [Read more...] about Hit-and-run victim’s family pleads for answers, shares more about late 15-year-old
E-911 director encourages investigation after allegations she discouraged dispatchers from getting vaccinated
The Tipton County E-911 director is under investigation after allegations were made she’d not only discouraged employees from getting vaccinated against COVID but threatened “pushback” if they did. On Sept. 20 the board voted to investigate the claims after county executive Jeff Huffman voiced concerns about the alleged statements. “It’s my understanding, and I’ve talked to … [Read more...] about E-911 director encourages investigation after allegations she discouraged dispatchers from getting vaccinated
Covington leaders have sharp words for paving company after ‘sloppiness’ and ‘piecemealing’
Covington’s public works committee made it very clear they’re unhappy with the job Union City Paving is doing. In a meeting Tuesday afternoon they addressed complaints they’ve received about the intersection of Sherrod and College streets – where Sherrod had been milled after College was paved and left that way for weeks – and problems with the paving in the Links … [Read more...] about Covington leaders have sharp words for paving company after ‘sloppiness’ and ‘piecemealing’
October 7, 2021
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Home owner shot, person detained in Charleston home invasion
A person of interest in an early morning home invasion in Charleston is in custody, the Tipton County Sheriff's Office announced Tuesday afternoon. At about 5:45 a.m. deputies were dispatched to the 2200 block of Bud Eubanks Road, the homeowner calling to notify police he'd been shot by people who'd broken into his home. He was airlifted to the Regional One Medical Center in … [Read more...] about Home owner shot, person detained in Charleston home invasion
Covington native one of two women memorialized at Henning Post Office Tuesday
HENNING – It's been 10 years, 352 days since Paula Croom Robinson and Judy Robison Spray were murdered while working at the Henning Post Office. Michael Robinson, Paula's husband, has counted, he said in a touching speech in her memory Tuesday as the post office was renamed for the two women who lost their lives there during an armed robbery on Oct. 18, 2010. In the years … [Read more...] about Covington native one of two women memorialized at Henning Post Office Tuesday
Covington police still searching for driver in hit-and-run that killed teen
Covington police are still looking for the driver of a hit-and-run accident Thursday night that killed a 15-year-old. Captain Jack Howell said first responders were dispatched to Hwy. 51 near Garland Avenue at 8:20 p.m. The caller said they'd seen what looked like sparks coming from an SUV driving northbound. When they arrived on scene they found a 15-year-old boy, whom the … [Read more...] about Covington police still searching for driver in hit-and-run that killed teen
Tipton County Sheriff’s Office, TBI investigating fatal house fire in Drummonds
A fatal house fire in Drummonds is under investigation. The Tipton County Sheriff's Office and Tipton County Fire Department responded to a house fire on Patricia Lane at approximately 2:25 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 2. When emergency personnel arrived on the scene the home was full engulfed. During the process of extinguishing the blaze a body was found in the home. The victim has … [Read more...] about Tipton County Sheriff’s Office, TBI investigating fatal house fire in Drummonds
