The report of an armed party at a Covington elementary school, which prompted lockdowns and a law enforcement response, was a prank, the superintendent said. "We will be making another example out of someone when we find the culprit," Tipton County Director of Schools Dr. John Combs tweeted after the schools were secured. "Not funny." Late Wednesday morning Covington Police … [Read more...] about Call reporting armed party at Crestview was prank, superintendent says
Felisha Mason leads Boys & Girls Club as CEO
When the Boys and Girls Club of the Hatchie River Region was founded, Felisha Mason remembered driving past it stating that she would never be able to work there. Little did she know that a Facebook invite began her journey to being the chief executive officer over the organization. Mason’s Facebook friend sent an invitation to follow the BGCA page, which led to her interest … [Read more...] about Felisha Mason leads Boys & Girls Club as CEO
Winter Storm Closures and Delays: Feb. 2, 2023
Several closures and delayed openings have been reported due to the ongoing ice storm. Here's the current list (new additions since the last update are highlighted): School related closures Tipton County Schools - closed Thursday Tipton Christian Academy - closed Thursday Tipton Rosemark Academy - closed Thursday Dyersburg State will operate virtually by Zoom on … [Read more...] about Winter Storm Closures and Delays: Feb. 2, 2023
Covington boys and girls beat district foe Brighton on the road
As district play continues, Brighton and Covington crossed paths Tuesday evening in the Cardinal’s nest. Lady Chargers 51, Lady Cardinals 48 Brighton (4-12 overall, 0-4 district) was looking to get a district win over Covington on their home court, but the Whiten duo- who combined for 34 of the team’s 51 points- had something to say about it. The pair were the only … [Read more...] about Covington boys and girls beat district foe Brighton on the road
Dyersburg picks up elite scorer from Covington
Dyersburg State soccer- coached by Robert Luttrell- adds Covington standout Laney Oliver to their fall roster. Oliver- who plays forward- is a scoring machine that has played varsity all four seasons. She made the all-district team all four years, was named Offensive Player of Year two of those years and finished with a career of 117 goals made. Luttrell stated that she is … [Read more...] about Dyersburg picks up elite scorer from Covington
Chocolate tour, spring sports on tap for City of Covington
The Covington Board of Mayor and Aldermen met on Tuesday, Jan. 10 for their first meeting of the new year and it was one of the shortest meetings they’ve had in several years, just 16 minutes. During the Report from the mayor, vice mayor Jeff Morris reminded those in attendance that the Covington Economic Development Corporation is presenting the 11th annual Chocolate Tour on … [Read more...] about Chocolate tour, spring sports on tap for City of Covington
Lady Chargers bypass Cougars in district matchup; Covington’s four-game winning streak ends with loss against Cougars at home.
[metaslider id="11760"] It was a heated environment Tuesday evening in the Covington high gym, but it wasn’t because of the fans- even though some were upset over referee calls- it was the immense heat that was roaming in the air so bad, by the end of the boys game, the players were tumbling down due to the excess moisture on the hardwood. Nevertheless, games still had to be … [Read more...] about Lady Chargers bypass Cougars in district matchup; Covington’s four-game winning streak ends with loss against Cougars at home.
How Tristian Bohannon made history by signing to Washington State
Tristian Bohannon made the history books when he signed his letter of intent to play for Washington State University by becoming the first player out of Tennessee to play at that college and the first in Tipton County to be a part of the PAC-12 conference. The all-state linebacker chose WSU over University of Memphis, Southeast Missouri State University, Austin Peay State … [Read more...] about How Tristian Bohannon made history by signing to Washington State
