Frazier High School is no longer standing and few of its artifacts are still around, but Tipton County Museum Archivist Sherri Onorati has a 1957 yearbook from the former all-Black school in Covington's District 1. The Class of 1957 featured some people who would go on to do great things. Minnie Burrell was the class's treasurer who would later marry classmate John Bommer, … [Read more...] about Meet Frazier High School’s Class of 1957
A donor recently gave $10K to help restore Baltzer Field
An anonymous donor has given $10,000 to help fund the restoration of Covington’s Baltzer Field, parks and recreation director Joe Mack said. The project is one many in the community are excited to see. The ballfield, located in Cobb Parr Park, was named for Covington’s former Coca-Cola Bottling Company owner and operator L.O. Baltzer. Tipton County Genealogist David Gwinn said … [Read more...] about A donor recently gave $10K to help restore Baltzer Field
February 25, 2021
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Meet the women who registered African-American women voters in 1920
In the October 14, 1920 issue of The Covington Leader it was announced that Rosa Adams and Evelina Connell had been appointed by Mrs. James Beasley to organize African-American women to vote in the 1920 election. Their efforts, the paper reported, resulted in 121 registrations. The African-American women were registered as Republicans and 558 white women, organized by Beasley, … [Read more...] about Meet the women who registered African-American women voters in 1920
A Covington man died in an ATV accident on Feb. 13
The Tennessee Highway Patrol reported Charles “Chuck” Marcy Jr., 61, of Munford, died in an accident on Saturday, Feb. 13. Marcy was driving a 2014 Polaris RX8 northbound on Hazel Grove Road, near Hawkins, and hit ice on the roadway. The accident report stated the ATV went left, then right before flipping and landing on top of Marcy. His obituary states he was an avid … [Read more...] about A Covington man died in an ATV accident on Feb. 13
Tennessee opens new COVID vaccination phase, appointment method
Monday the state opened a new phase of vaccination, allowing those aged 65 and older to sign up. The state also opened up vaccinations for teachers all over Tennessee, however Tipton County has been vaccinating its teachers since the new year. Tipton County has 7.7 percent of residents who’ve received the first dose of the vaccine and 3.29 percent who are fully … [Read more...] about Tennessee opens new COVID vaccination phase, appointment method
Remembering Uncle Shirley Fisher, the oldest man in Tipton County, who died in 1898
On June 17, 1898, The Covington Leader published a story about the death of Uncle Shirley Fisher, a Black man who they said was already a grown man when arriving in 1823. He was enslaved by the Dunham and Fisher families before being emancipated. Fisher was also acquainted with both Davy Crockett and Andrew Jackson. He is buried at Hall Cemetery and his services were … [Read more...] about Remembering Uncle Shirley Fisher, the oldest man in Tipton County, who died in 1898
Crews are currently working to make repairs at flooded Brighton High School
As students and staff members enjoyed what is likely the last snow day, crews were working hard to repair water damage at Brighton High School after a pipe burst late last week. Superintendent Dr. John Combs said maintenance crews have inspected the district's buildings each day during the deep freeze and snowstorms that closed the county for several days. "That morning the … [Read more...] about Crews are currently working to make repairs at flooded Brighton High School
