The Cannon name is synonymous throughout Tipton and Haywood Counties with integrity, honor, compassion and perseverance and it all started with Jesse James Cannon Sr. To honor their father, grandfather and great-grandfather, the family of Jesse James Cannon, Sr. has established the Jesse James Cannon Sr. “Perseverance” Scholarship for graduating seniors of Covington High and … [Read more...] about Perseverance scholarship established in honor of Jesse Cannon Sr.
Black History
After 85 years, Barlow Funeral Home is still in the family
One of the oldest businesses in Tipton County and the oldest black-owned business is Barlow Funeral Home located in Covington. Established in 1925 in Lauderdale County by Major Barlow, Barlow Funeral has been a family run business for its entire 85 years. “I’m the third generation,” said Quincy Barlow, current owner. “Major was my dad’s uncle. He had no children and he got my … [Read more...] about After 85 years, Barlow Funeral Home is still in the family
Shoot for the Stars: Mason resident graduates from Princeton University
One day during his senior year at Brighton High School, Steven Brown received a college application in the mail that would change the course he'd planned for his life. The application was from Princeton and he wanted to throw it away, but hesitated. He'd already thrown the Harvard application away, thinking he would never be chosen to attend so prestigious a university. Steven … [Read more...] about Shoot for the Stars: Mason resident graduates from Princeton University
Helping the Community: St. Luke constructs community resource center
[metaslider id="8475"] Back in 1880, founding members of St. Luke Missionary Baptist Church had a vision. They wanted to purchase land for the sole purpose of constructing a church and/or school and to be a vital part of the community. One hundred and twenty-seven years later their dreams have finally come true. The current members of the church have built a $1 million … [Read more...] about Helping the Community: St. Luke constructs community resource center
