The Tipton County Museum honored its January 2025 Veteran of the Month, Robert Earl Beckett Jr., on Tuesday night. Beckett was born on Feb. 5, 1944, in Memphis, where he spent his formative years in South Memphis. As a student at South Side High School, Beckett was a standout leader and athlete, serving as captain of the football team in 1962. In recognition of his … [Read more...] about Meet Robert Earl Beckett Jr., the January 2025 Veteran of the Month
Covington’s Aquatic Center is getting an upgrade – here’s what’s happening
Covington’s Aquatic Center is poised for a series of upgrades, particularly focusing on the installation of new pool heaters. During the recent General Welfare/Public Relations Committee meeting held on Jan. 14, Parks and Recreation Director Molly Glass shared essential updates about the project, which has been eagerly anticipated by both staff and patrons of the … [Read more...] about Covington’s Aquatic Center is getting an upgrade – here’s what’s happening
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Spanyada Adams indicted in 2022 murder of Betty Goheen
A Covington man was indicted this week for killing a woman in Covington in 2022. Betty Goheen, of Munford, was found dead at a home on South College Street on April 9, 2022. Spanyada Adams, the man who was reportedly alone with her at the time of her death, told police she overdosed on drugs. Police said that explanation was inconsistent with the evidence collected at the … [Read more...] about Spanyada Adams indicted in 2022 murder of Betty Goheen
‘Everybody’s going to be proud of them’: Crestview schools demolished, prepare for rebuild
All that remains of Crestview Elementary and Middle schools are piles. Cinder blocks. Bricks. Rebar. The iconic blue tiles, which were once laid near the top of the elementary school building, are littered throughout various piles. There are school papers, errant doctor’s notes, and flash cards on the site, too. They all serve as a reminder that, thanks to the March 31 EF-3 … [Read more...] about ‘Everybody’s going to be proud of them’: Crestview schools demolished, prepare for rebuild
Boys & Girls Club damaged after driver loses control while doing donuts
The Boys & Girls Club of the Hatchie River Region sustained damaged Saturday after a driver ran into the building. Covington Police said 18-year-old Chyleia Sanford of Brownsville, who had 17-year-old and 11-year-old passengers in her vehicle, was doing donuts in the parking lot at the club. She reportedly lost control of the vehicle while doing a donut close to the … [Read more...] about Boys & Girls Club damaged after driver loses control while doing donuts
One in custody, one still at large after highway shooting
One of the suspects in Friday morning's shooting on Hwy. 51 North has turned himself in, Sheriff Shannon Beasley confirmed on Saturday. Dalton Richard, 21, of Brighton, was charged with two counts of attempted murder. His girlfriend, Kassie Carpenter, 21, of Mason, is still at large. The shooting took place near Jack Bennett Road. Witnesses said two cars were next to each … [Read more...] about One in custody, one still at large after highway shooting
