Saturday Covington will celebrate one of its natives with the annual Isaac Hayes Day. It was an idea born on Facebook, organizer John Edwards, a Covington alderman, told The Leader in 2017. "A guy was talking about how Isaac Hayes was the coolest guy to come through Memphis. I told him that he was probably the most famous person to come out of Covington. He replied, … [Read more...] about Annual Isaac Hayes Day in the Park set for Saturday
Crestview construction: A look inside the new structures and Q&A with Dr. Combs
As the beginning of the new school year looms, all eyes are on the interim school buildings in Cobb Parr Park. The site has been still for months, but this week that has changed. Concrete was poured at 1 a.m. Saturday, said Director of Schools Dr. John Combs, and the crews got to work as quickly as they could on Monday. “They’re actually ahead of schedule at this point,” he … [Read more...] about Crestview construction: A look inside the new structures and Q&A with Dr. Combs
First Charger Alumni Music Fest to take place in Covington Saturday
The first Charger Alumni Music Fest is set to take place Saturday in Cobb Parr Memorial Park. The event, which was postponed from its original date after the March 31 tornadoes, will celebrate Covington High School alumni and musicians. The schedule is: 11:45 a.m. - Tonya Dyson 12 p.m. - Marissa Lashaye' 12:20 p.m. - Monique 12:40 p.m. - Jon-Ay 12:55 p.m. - Colliar … [Read more...] about First Charger Alumni Music Fest to take place in Covington Saturday
Black Farmers talk about collaboration, paradigm shift amid Blue Oval City eminent domain worries
At a press conference Monday, the importance of collaboration between Black farmers and incorporation of their farms was emphasized as a means to unlock economic opportunities for the minority community as Blue Oval City makes its home in the region. The meeting, organized by the Black Farmers and Agriculturalists Association, aimed to address challenges faced by Black … [Read more...] about Black Farmers talk about collaboration, paradigm shift amid Blue Oval City eminent domain worries
School board approves expenses for interim Crestview schools
In a special called meeting held this week, the county school board members unanimously approved the implementation of interim structures for Crestview Elementary and Crestview Middle School. Director of Schools Dr. John Combs and Hunter Bennett presented the recommendations for the structures, concrete, and interior build-out, which received positive feedback from the … [Read more...] about School board approves expenses for interim Crestview schools
Atoka, Brighton, Munford and Mason awarded $8.8M in wastewater grants
The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation issued good news last week for communities across the state that will benefit from nearly $300,000,000 in grant funding. Among those recipients is Tipton County, which received $8,845,865. Tipton County, in collaboration with the City of Munford, the Town of Atoka, the Town of Brighton, and the Town of Mason, will use ARP … [Read more...] about Atoka, Brighton, Munford and Mason awarded $8.8M in wastewater grants
Juneteenth, Derby Day in the Park planned for Frazier Park on Saturday
On Saturday, Frazier Park will host both the Juneteenth celebration and Derby Day in the Park. Organized by the Tipton County NAACP, the Juneteenth event will promote awareness about the significance of the newest federal holiday. It's a day set aside to commemorate the announcement of emancipation. On June 19th, 1865, Union soldiers arrived in Galveston, Texas, to announce … [Read more...] about Juneteenth, Derby Day in the Park planned for Frazier Park on Saturday
‘I’m not going to say it’s all racist motivated’: Johnetta Yarbrough speaks out about daughter’s termination
With tensions running high after the termination of Eboni Eaton on Friday, the City of Covington expected a large crowd at Tuesday’s meeting of the board of mayor and aldermen. City officials issued a special alert, notifying the public only 66 people could be seated inside the board room. No such notice has ever been issued before Monday. The meeting opened with a warning … [Read more...] about ‘I’m not going to say it’s all racist motivated’: Johnetta Yarbrough speaks out about daughter’s termination
