A 14-year-old was charged with threatening a mass shooting, Brighton Mayor Stephanie Chapman-Washam said Wednesday. The Brighton High School resource officer became aware of a threat to "shoot up the school" made through Snapchat on Wednesday morning. The student, who lives in Atoka, was identified and interviewed by police. He was then arrested and charged with making a … [Read more...] about Brighton High School student charged with threatening to shoot up the school
Shelby County firefighter arrested for domestic assault
A Shelby County firefighter was arrested for aggravated domestic assault, amongst other charges, over the weekend. Covington Police said they were dispatched to a home on Surrey Hill Place on Aug. 24 after it was reported a domestic assault incident had taken place. Voss's wife, current girlfriend, and former girlfriend reportedly told police they had been assaulted for days, … [Read more...] about Shelby County firefighter arrested for domestic assault
Combs promises vigilance in wake of multiple bomb threats
Brighton Middle School was evacuated again Wednesday after the school received its second bomb threat of the school year. Students were returned to the classroom after district officials and law enforcement searched the campus and found no evidence of a bomb. The same scene played out two weeks ago, during the first week of school. “After the building was cleared, students … [Read more...] about Combs promises vigilance in wake of multiple bomb threats
Annual Isaac Hayes Day in the Park set for Saturday
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
