When Glenn Baker graduated from George R. Ellis High School in Munford in 1968, a career in education was not the plan. Upon graduation, Baker joined the Army before taking classes at Tennessee Technology Center and State Technical Institute in Memphis. He also worked in the fabrication business for a time before an opportunity presented itself to become a sheet metal … [Read more...] about Unexpected opportunities: Glenn Baker spent nearly four decades with TTC-Covington
Black History
Freedom Riders, NAACP honor bus driver Jim Ruth
The year was 1961 and the Civil Rights Movement was already in full swing. Lead by the Congress of Racial Equality (CORE), on May 4, seven Black people and six white people set out on a bus trip from Washington, D.C. to New Orleans, La. to test the Supreme Court’s 1960 decision that interstate passengers had a right to be served without discrimination. A similar movement in … [Read more...] about Freedom Riders, NAACP honor bus driver Jim Ruth
A simple kind of man: Former Heisman candidate Johnnie Jones says there’s no place like home
Whenever the Tennessee Volunteers football team has a bad game, Johnnie Jones said he hears a lot of cajoling from other people. “People will always say something,” said Jones with a wide grin. “Especially when they play Alabama. People will joke with me and talk about my college days.” This is because Jones was the leading rusher for the University of Tennessee under coach … [Read more...] about A simple kind of man: Former Heisman candidate Johnnie Jones says there’s no place like home
Jessica “J.C.” Cannon brings a new face to country music
“At last, I can say I did it,” said up-and-coming country musician Jessica Cannon, a native of Covington. Finally Cannon, who goes by J.C., is pleased to announce that her album, I'm Just Me, will be released on Tuesday, Oct. 19. J.C. sings and writes all five tracks on the EP. While the music itself is primarily country blended with a soulful twist, the styles vary and delve … [Read more...] about Jessica “J.C.” Cannon brings a new face to country music
Dr. Dwight Moore joins Sigma Pi Phi
Dr. Dwight Melvyn Moore, OBGYN, was recently inducted into The Delta Boulé of the Sigma Pi Phi fraternity, an international Greek letter fraternity. Black professionals of distinction who have college degrees as well as professional degrees must be invited in order to join. The founders' devotion to equality and mutual respect stemmed from traditions traced to ancient Greece … [Read more...] about Dr. Dwight Moore joins Sigma Pi Phi
After accident, a resident thanks Munford fire department for its help with burn victims
It is a Saturday Natasha Hadley will not soon forget. She had been to yard sales that morning with her mother and afterward returned to her Oakwood Court home to care for her daughters, 7-year-old Nikeycia and 4-year-old Aaliyah. Natasha said she put a pot of grease on the stove, but soon found herself in the bathroom. She is the first trimester of her third pregnancy and … [Read more...] about After accident, a resident thanks Munford fire department for its help with burn victims
Terrance Currin, Anthony Campbell earn national titles
The Covington Boxing Club’s long tradition of excellence continued last weekend at the National Boxing Tournament in Ripley. Five local boxers entered the tournament. Four made the finals and two, Terrance Currin and Anthony Campbell, brought home national championship belts. “This was without a doubt the biggest boxing event ever held in the area,” said Covington coach Jimmy … [Read more...] about Terrance Currin, Anthony Campbell earn national titles
Students research to learn about Black History month
The students attending the pre-GED class at Children & Family Services celebrated Black History month by learning about the contributions African- Americans have made to American society throughout history. “Our objective is to teach the students the appreciative value of the contributions African-American men and women have made and the struggle that was involved,” said … [Read more...] about Students research to learn about Black History month
