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Black History Month: Mason’s John W. Boyd went from slavery to the statehouse

By The Leader on February 7, 2020

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

Here’s how Home Depot and a team of volunteers helped make over CIAA

By Echo Day on December 5, 2019

[metaslider id=3209] The Saturday before Thanksgiving volunteers spent their day at Covington Integrated Arts Academy. Some held rollers, some held brushes, but everyone spent the day painting. “We probably used 25 to 30 gallons,” said Tim Haynes, who supervises the garden department and the Team Depot project. “We came up here Monday, Tuesday, Thursday night last week and … [Read more...] about Here’s how Home Depot and a team of volunteers helped make over CIAA

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Here’s how Home Depot and a team of volunteers helped make over CIAA

December 5, 2019 By Echo Day

Black History Month: Mason’s John W. Boyd went from slavery to the statehouse

February 7, 2020 By The Leader

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