<?php echo do_shortcode('[metaslider id="8017"]'); ?> Saturday Covington will celebrate one of its natives with the inaugural Isaac Hayes Day. It was an idea born on Facebook, said organizer John Edwards, a Covington alderman. "A guy was talking about how Isaac Hayes was the coolest guy to come through Memphis. I told him that he was probably the most famous person to … [Read more...] about Isaac Hayes to be celebrated Saturday
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Vietnam veteran Rudolph Boykin Jr. honored as June 2017 Veteran of the Month
World War II veteran Rudolph Boykin Sr., was honored as the Veteran of the Month in March, and now his namesake, Rudolph Boykin Jr., has been selected as the June 2017 Veteran of the Month. He was nominated by family friend and fellow veteran John McBride. Boykin Jr. was the first son and third born of 14 children to Boykin, Sr. and his wife, Annie Sue Flowers on June 6, 1948 … [Read more...] about Vietnam veteran Rudolph Boykin Jr. honored as June 2017 Veteran of the Month
Two dozen women honored during Awesome Women luncheon
For the past 30 years, March has been recognized as Women’s History Month, a time to celebrate the accomplishments that women in our society have made to their communities, to their country and to the world. Last Friday, 24 Tipton County women were honored during the inaugural Hattye T. Yarbrough Women’s Appreciation Luncheon sponsored by the Association for the Preservation … [Read more...] about Two dozen women honored during Awesome Women luncheon
District 1 citizens announce business boycott
Some Covington residents have plans to begin boycotting businesses on Tuesdays and Fridays, said Jean Johnson. Standing before the board of mayor and aldermen Tuesday night, she revealed this was the Plan B she announced would be forthcoming. In January, Johnson spoke on behalf of citizens in District 1 who believe mayor Justin Hanson acted unfairly by not appointing … [Read more...] about District 1 citizens announce business boycott
Several locals to be honored at new Unity Within Diversity event
On Feb. 18, several local people will be honored at the inaugural Unity Within Diversity program. Held at the Ruffin, the event will honor retired physician Dr. Jesse Cannon, firefighter/paramedic Mark Heaston, former teacher/historian Hattye T. Yarbrough and the evangelical and community service of the late Grace Phelps. “Each of these people has made a difference and been a … [Read more...] about Several locals to be honored at new Unity Within Diversity event
Greater St. John M.B. Church asks street to be renamed for late pastor T.J. Lewis
On Tuesday, Covington’s Public Works committee was presented with a request to rename one of its streets in honor of a recently-deceased pastor. The members of Greater St. John Missionary Baptist Church penned a letter to the mayor’s office requesting Shelton Street, on which the church is located, be changed to T.J. Lewis Street. “The name change is significant as it serves … [Read more...] about Greater St. John M.B. Church asks street to be renamed for late pastor T.J. Lewis
Brighton teacher and coach Stan Gatlin is not shy about expressing his views
Stan Gatlin was 20 in 1996. He had just earned his associate’s degree from Mary Holmes College in West Point, Miss., was the valedictorian of his class and was preparing to move on to Jackson State University, where we would eventually earn his bachelor’s and two advanced degrees. He decided to apply for a job at veterinarian office in Jackson, Miss. because he was interested … [Read more...] about Brighton teacher and coach Stan Gatlin is not shy about expressing his views
Hughlett family persevered through some tough times to make their mark on history
Janice Brown-Woods has lived in the Dallas area for many years. Now 56, she has raised a family and manages a team of computer engineers at IBM. But on a recent sunny Tuesday afternoon, she found herself on a small country road in her hometown of Brighton overseeing a passion project that could not be any more personal. The story of how Brown-Woods ended up on Mathis Road … [Read more...] about Hughlett family persevered through some tough times to make their mark on history
