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
Delivery of our print edition will be delayed this week – here’s our e-edition
Due to the inclement weather this week, the delivery of subscriber copies and rack copies have been delayed. Subscribers should begin seeing papers arrive as soon as the USPS resumes delivery. Local post offices have not received mail deliveries for two days due to road conditions. We will begin delivering copies to our retail locations as soon as the roadways are safe. In … [Read more...] about Delivery of our print edition will be delayed this week – here’s our e-edition
February 18, 2021
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Schools, local government offices announce Tuesday snow closures
By 1 p.m. Monday, Tipton County had already seen nearly five inches of snow and it is expected to continue snowing through the late afternoon hours, bringing several more inches of snow. There's also a layer of ice below it, making travel potentially treacherous. The snowfall for Memphis is considered historic, but 14 inches of snow fell in Tipton County on March 1, 2009. … [Read more...] about Schools, local government offices announce Tuesday snow closures
Collins Chapel cancels 67th annual Black History Month program due to COVID-19
Hattye Yarbrough started the tradition as a new teacher 76 years ago. “When I came to Covington in 1945 I wanted to hold something for my students,” she said. “I asked my principal, Mr. Brown, if I could teach something for my fourth grade class. It was Negro History Week then, but it became Black History Month.” As a teacher at Frazier Elementary School and later a librarian … [Read more...] about Collins Chapel cancels 67th annual Black History Month program due to COVID-19
