This year’s Steak & Burger Dinner, the flagship fundraiser for the Boys & Girls Club of the Hatchie River Region, was a sea of orange. This year’s special guest speaker was famed University of Tennessee Vols football coach Phil Fulmer, who led the team to a national championship in 1998. Before the big event, Fulmer met the club’s members and special guests to share … [Read more...] about Feels like ‘98: Former Vols Coach Phil Fulmer visits for Steak & Burger Dinner
Who’s the best at what they do? Vote in our 2023 Readers Choice Awards!
Voting is now open in The Leader's annual Readers' Choice Awards! It's the first time The Leader has held the contest since 2020. "It's something we've always loved doing and have missed," said publisher Scott Whaley. "We're really eager to bring it back so the people of Tipton County can be recognized for the wonderful work they do." As we did in 2019, we'll have a round … [Read more...] about Who’s the best at what they do? Vote in our 2023 Readers Choice Awards!
Grieving family petitions for traffic light after deadly accident in Brighton
BRIGHTON - After another deadly accident, a grieving family is petitioning city officials for help with getting a traffic light installed at a dangerous intersection. Stanley “Nicco” Butler, a father of 7, was riding his motorcycle through Hwy. 51 at Woodlawn when the driver of an SUV hit and killed him. Family members say he was thrown 100 feet and sustained major injuries. … [Read more...] about Grieving family petitions for traffic light after deadly accident in Brighton
Covington PD investigating overnight homicide
Covington Police are investigating an overnight shooting that killed a 22-year-old. Officers were dispatched to Bluebird Cove at Loon Lane after gunshots were reported just after midnight Sunday. There they found a man had been shot to death while in his vehicle, which then left the road and hit a house. The victim has been identified as Harkeem Kirby. A press release from … [Read more...] about Covington PD investigating overnight homicide
McCommon’s bond revoked after she contacts victim, tells him she’s pregnant
The former teacher charged last month with raping a 12-year-old was arrested for harassing and stalking a teenage victim. And, in a call recorded by police, she told the victim she’s pregnant. McCommon was originally arrested on Sept. 8. The conditions of her $25,000 bond state she is not permitted to have contact with the victim or any minor other than her own children. On … [Read more...] about McCommon’s bond revoked after she contacts victim, tells him she’s pregnant
Alissa McCommon arrested again after harassing teenaged victim, violating bond
The former teacher charged earlier this month with raping a 12-year-old has been arrested for harassing and stalking a teenaged victim. McCommon was originally arrested on Sept. 8. The conditions of her $25,000 bond state she is not permitted to have contact with the victim from or any minor other than her own children. On Sept. 26, the police department learned McCommon was … [Read more...] about Alissa McCommon arrested again after harassing teenaged victim, violating bond
A community in mourning: Prayer service held in Covington to honor young victims
In a show of solidarity and faith, members of the community gathered in Frazier Park Wednesday to invoke the power of God and seek protection over Covington in the wake of several recent tragedies. Led by passionate speakers, the prayer vigil emphasized the importance of seeking divine intervention and surrendering individual will to a higher purpose. The service honored Tamya … [Read more...] about A community in mourning: Prayer service held in Covington to honor young victims
Candlelight vigil planned to honor Covington mass shooting victim Tamya Ewing-Somerville
There will be a candlelight vigil Wednesday evening to honor the life of a young woman killed in a mass shooting in Covington Saturday night. Tamya Ewing-Somerville, who had dreams of becoming a nurse and had just turned 20 last month, was shot to death during an event honoring the life of a classmate who'd died. She was a 2021 graduate of Covington High School. “It was … [Read more...] about Candlelight vigil planned to honor Covington mass shooting victim Tamya Ewing-Somerville
