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June 12, 2025•Vol. 140, Issue 34

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Straight out of Black Bottom: A Covington community hosts its inaugural reunion

By The Leader on June 6, 2025

Submitted by Dr. Mary Edwards Harris  Members from the Black Bottom Neighborhood Community of Covington organized and executed a groundbreaking three-day Neighborhood Community Reunion—a first-of-its-kind event for the city! Through prayers, meticulous planning, and persistent effort, the weekend event fostered renewed connections and fellowship … [Read more...] about Straight out of Black Bottom: A Covington community hosts its inaugural reunion

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Munford edges Covington to claim district title

By The Leader on May 12, 2025

By Steve Holt Behind 7 strong innings on the mound by Munford's Houston Yount, the Munford Cougars (17-14) dropped the Covington Chargers (16-18) by a score of 5-2 to claim the 2025 District 15-3A tournament championship on 5/6. Covington took a 1-0 lead in the top of the 2nd. Chad Delashmit (1/2, r, rbi) singled and advanced to 2nd when Griffin Clark (1/2) reached on an … [Read more...] about Munford edges Covington to claim district title

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