A fourth baseball player from the 2020 Tipton-Rosemark Academy class will be playing at the next level. Last Thursday Jonah VanKampen made a commitment to play at Jackson State Community College. “It’s been a dream of mine to play in college for a long time,” VanKampen said. “I always thought if I put the work in I would be rewarded.” When COVID-19 wiped out most of his senior … [Read more...] about Jonah VanKampen becomes fourth 2020 baseball Rebel to play at next level
Governor lifts restriction to clear the way for high school football to start next month
When Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee signs Executive Order No. 55, which he said Tuesday he will do soon, it's full speed ahead for high school football. The order, which includes TSSAA member schools in an exception to contact sports restrictions, means the high school football season will begin Aug. 21, which was the original plan. A contingency plan was approved by the TSSAA last … [Read more...] about Governor lifts restriction to clear the way for high school football to start next month
Two local women, including 75-year-old, receive their GEDs
[metaslider id=6101] Two months ago hundreds of Tipton County high school seniors graduated and emotions, as they always do at graduations, ran high. Two more people received different, but just as important, diplomas Monday afternoon in front of the Alternative Learning Center in Covington and it also was a very emotional event. Ida Terry, a 75-year-old with eight … [Read more...] about Two local women, including 75-year-old, receive their GEDs
Munford Elementary student Chase Fowler gives new bike to his friend
Chase Fowler, a nine-year-old Munford Elementary School student, doesn't really think it was a big deal. When asked why he decided to give a mountain bike he won during a raffle to his friend, he said, "First off, he needed a bike, even though it's worth like a $1,000." To Chase, it was just logical. To a lot of other people, it was incredibly charitable and nice. The story … [Read more...] about Munford Elementary student Chase Fowler gives new bike to his friend
Covington football booster Dewayne Bennett dies Sunday in Fayette County house fire
Dewayne Bennett, a well-known supporter of the Covington High School football program for many years, died Sunday afternoon in a Fayette County house fire. According to Oakland Fire Chief Stephen Walls, firefighters responded to a single-story house hire at 495 Terry Rd. in Oakland that was called in at 3:26 p.m. Emergency personnel made the scene two minutes later and found … [Read more...] about Covington football booster Dewayne Bennett dies Sunday in Fayette County house fire
Legendary bus driver Arzell Teamer finally gets a break after five decades on the road
After more than 50 years of working three, and sometimes four, jobs, Arzell Teamer is finally going to get some rest. Teamer, who is 87 and lives in the Tabernacle community, retired from the Tipton County Board of Zoning Appeals earlier this year after serving in that role for 31 years. In addition to doing that, Teamer drove a school bus over five decades, cleaned banks at … [Read more...] about Legendary bus driver Arzell Teamer finally gets a break after five decades on the road
Covington bike park opens to rave reviews
[metaslider id=6052] It was 95 degrees last Friday afternoon in Covington and most of the adults attending the grand opening of the Covington Bicycle Park and Playground were seriously perspiring. Many of them found their way to the shaved ice booth and others drank water rapidly. The dozens of kids in attendance, however, seemed oblivious to the heat as they rode around the … [Read more...] about Covington bike park opens to rave reviews
Early voting begins today – here’s what to expect when you head to the polls
Early voting in the federal and state primary and county general election will begin Friday. Assessor of property, school board and constable will be on the ballot, as will primaries for United States Senate and House of Representatives and State Senate and House of Representatives. In the Republican primary for state senate, incumbent senator Paul Rose of Covington is being … [Read more...] about Early voting begins today – here’s what to expect when you head to the polls
