A unity walk is planned in Covington Sunday afternoon in the wake of global demonstrations supporting the Black Lives Matter movement. “We are bringing awareness to social justice, police brutality, racism and, most importantly, equality,” said Queisha Harris, one of the event’s organizers. The walk will begin at Crumpy’s, which is located at 835 Hwy. 51 North, at 3 p.m. It … [Read more...] about A unity walk is planned for Sunday afternoon in Covington
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Their lives ended in tragedy, their stories ended with miracles: How the the deaths of three young men brought forth so much life
Charmin Smith described it as a nightmare. “We were asleep and one of his cousins called me. He said, ‘Run Run and them had a wreck. Run Run is laid on the ground.’” She and her daughter Elaysheon Udley sit across from each other at the table. Charmin is stoic, matter-of-fact as she details the drive to Dyersburg in the overnight hours on Sunday, May 17. “I thought maybe the … [Read more...] about Their lives ended in tragedy, their stories ended with miracles: How the the deaths of three young men brought forth so much life
As the country mourns and protests, a Covington church is bringing hope
[metaslider id="5645"] You could hear assistant pastor Michael Dowell at least a quarter mile away. "Hallelujah!" he cried out from a busy intersection in east Covington early Saturday morning. "Glory to God! Praise the Lord!" He and other members of Threshing Floor Ministries carried signs that said "God is in Control" and "Fight with Prayer, Prayer Changes Things." "With … [Read more...] about As the country mourns and protests, a Covington church is bringing hope
Black History Month: Bolivar Mayor Julian McTizic is this year’s guest speaker for Collins Chapel program
On Sunday, the 66th annual Black History Month program will take place at Collins Chapel CME Church Sunday afternoon. The event started while Hattye Yarbrough was a teacher at Frazier School. “I asked the principal there if we could do something to celebrate what was then Black History Week,” she said. “And we’re still doing it.” Now 98, the local historian and former educator … [Read more...] about Black History Month: Bolivar Mayor Julian McTizic is this year’s guest speaker for Collins Chapel program
Black History Month: Mason’s John W. Boyd went from slavery to the statehouse
Since 1976, the month of February has been celebrated as Black History Month – an opportunity to dedicate an entire month to celebrating and educating Americans across the country and the world on the achievements and amazing accomplishments of Americans of African descent. This year, we will celebrate Tipton Countians and their remarkable stories of perseverance and … [Read more...] about Black History Month: Mason’s John W. Boyd went from slavery to the statehouse
The Isaac Hayes festival kicks off tonight – here’s what you need to know
The third annual Isaac Hayes Day, during which the artist will be honored by his birthplace, will take place this weekend. A singer/songwriter, Hayes is best-known for his music and acting careers. He began performing in local night clubs after graduating from Manassas High School and became a session player for various acts at Stax Records by the early 1960s. He composed a … [Read more...] about The Isaac Hayes festival kicks off tonight – here’s what you need to know
Broadmeadow heroes Quinten Weathers and Nick Bland honored by city
Tuesday night two heroes were honored for the part they played in saving the lives of two young girls after a fire at the Broadmeadow Place Apartments on May 17. Quinten Weathers and Nick Bland were on hand to receive the Citizen Lifesaving Award, the fire department’s challenge coin and a gift card for each of them for IHOP. “They stepped up, along with some other … [Read more...] about Broadmeadow heroes Quinten Weathers and Nick Bland honored by city
Mason’s Ahmid Doggett served and died during World War I
During the First World War, Tipton County lost both Black and white sons to the ravages of war, as grief knows no color and death does not discriminate. Ahmid D. Doggett of Mason, was born on Sept. 15, 1886, one of seven children born to Andrew T. Doggett and Sylvia Glass. His parents, both widowers, were married Oct. 12, 1885 in Mason in a hopeful attempt at finding love and … [Read more...] about Mason’s Ahmid Doggett served and died during World War I
