Though the pandemic may change their plans, both Covington and Atoka are planning to host their annual BBQ festivals this spring. Last year both were cancelled, as were many events around the country, but plans are already in progress in case conditions will be favorable this year. In January, Atoka Parks and Recreation Director Dorothy Isbell announced the town would be making … [Read more...] about Covington, Atoka planning to host spring festivals
February 11, 2021
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Journalist Deborah Douglas, formerly of Covington, publishes new book, essay
Two recently published works have ties to Covington that some may not expect. Deborah Douglas, an award-winning journalist who lived in Covington as an adolescent and teen, has written the Moon Travel Guide U.S. Civil Rights Trail: A Traveler’s Guide to the People, Places, and Events that Made the Movement. Published last month, the book focuses on 10 stops along the Civil … [Read more...] about Journalist Deborah Douglas, formerly of Covington, publishes new book, essay
Covington once hosted Blues legends B.B. King, Bobby “Blue” Bland and Muddy Waters
The Blue Flame is no longer standing and the memories of the time when it hosted legendary Blues musicians have begun to fade. Located near present-day WKBL Drive in Covington, the nightclub was once the place where B.B. King, Bobby “Blue” Bland, Rufus Thomas and Little Milton played. Their appearances in Covington in the late 1940s are corroborated in Sebastian Danchin’s … [Read more...] about Covington once hosted Blues legends B.B. King, Bobby “Blue” Bland and Muddy Waters
U.S. Attorney Mike Dunavant, of Atoka, announces his resignation
D. Michael Dunavant, U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Tennessee, has announced his resignation, effective Feb. 28. U.S. Attorney. Dunavant has served in office since September 2017. It was a move expected after President Donald J. Trump lost the election. U.S. Attorney Dunavant was appointed by Trump as the United States Attorney for the Western District of Tennessee … [Read more...] about U.S. Attorney Mike Dunavant, of Atoka, announces his resignation
FOP planning memorial for fallen deputy Ricky Rose
Last week the Covington Board of Mayor and Aldermen gave Fraternal Order of Police its blessing to proceed with a memorial honoring fallen deputy Ricky Rose. FOP President Scottie Delashmit told the board the organization would be working with the Tennessee Department of Transportation to install a commemorative sign at the former justice complex, which now houses the county … [Read more...] about FOP planning memorial for fallen deputy Ricky Rose
Sheriff’s office investigating fatal shooting in Mason
A Byhalia, Miss. man is dead after a domestic disturbance with his ex-girlfriend, the Tipton County Sheriff’s Office said Sunday afternoon. Just after midnight deputies were dispatched to Mason-Malone Road after a suspicious vehicle was reported. The call was upgraded to a shooting before deputies arrived. They found John Walter Smith Jr.,34, had been shot. He was later … [Read more...] about Sheriff’s office investigating fatal shooting in Mason
Tipton County Museum’s February Gardening Series begins tomorrow
The Tipton County Museum’s annual February Gardening Series will begin this Saturday and this year will be conducted virtually through Zoom due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The first lecture, “What to Prune When,” will be delivered by Madison County Extension Agent and Master Gardener Program Coordinator Celeste Scott. On Saturday, Feb. 13, Dr. Chris Cooper, Shelby County Master … [Read more...] about Tipton County Museum’s February Gardening Series begins tomorrow
