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Echo Day

Covington cancels its annual Christmas parade

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On Wednesday, the City of Covington announced its annual Christmas parade had been cancelled due to health and safety concerns. “After consultation today with our parade coordinator and public safety chiefs, we feel the risks are greater than the benefit,” said mayor Justin Hanson. “With the county executive’s mask mandate now in effect, our staff will have a great deal of … [Read more...] about Covington cancels its annual Christmas parade

Covington police investigating circumstances of double shooting

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Covington police are investigating a shooting Monday night that injured two people. One victim was airlifted to the Regional One Medical Center in Memphis, the other remains at Baptist-Tipton. Police chief Larry Lindsey said the victims are not cooperating with the investigation but he believes they were not shot here. "They said they'd been shot at a store between … [Read more...] about Covington police investigating circumstances of double shooting

A mask mandate has been reissued for Tipton County – here are the details

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  On Monday, Tipton County Executive Jeff Huffman reissued a county-wide mask mandate which will go into effect at 11:59 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 8. Huffman cited the critical point of ICU bed capacity and the current spike in cases as contributing factors. In a press release, he said he recognizes that there are many varying opinions on this issue, but believes that asking … [Read more...] about A mask mandate has been reissued for Tipton County – here are the details

Here’s when your favorite local Christmas events will happen

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With the Christmas holidays quickly approaching, many traditional local events are scheduled to take place. On Tuesday, the Town of Atoka held its tree lighting in Adkison Park. Christmas parades will begin this weekend. Munford’s is set for 5 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 5. Brighton will host its parade at 6 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 7. Covington’s parade will take place at 7 p.m. on … [Read more...] about Here’s when your favorite local Christmas events will happen

COVID-19 vaccine expected in Tennessee in mid-December – here’s how it will be rolled out to the public

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Thursday, Gov. Bill Lee and Vice President Mike Pence were in Memphis discussing the distribution of the COVID-19 vaccines in Tennessee. Though there is no definitive timeline, there is a plan. The first phase will include the Pfizer vaccine, but the Moderna vaccine is expected to follow. The department of health said they anticipate receiving the vaccines on a rolling … [Read more...] about COVID-19 vaccine expected in Tennessee in mid-December – here’s how it will be rolled out to the public