Saturday Covington will celebrate one of its natives with the annual Isaac Hayes Day. It was an idea born on Facebook, organizer John Edwards, a Covington alderman, told The Leader in 2017. "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 come out of Covington. He replied, … [Read more...] about Annual Isaac Hayes Day in the Park set for Saturday
Events
First Charger Alumni Music Fest to take place in Covington Saturday
The first Charger Alumni Music Fest is set to take place Saturday in Cobb Parr Memorial Park. The event, which was postponed from its original date after the March 31 tornadoes, will celebrate Covington High School alumni and musicians. The schedule is: 11:45 a.m. - Tonya Dyson 12 p.m. - Marissa Lashaye' 12:20 p.m. - Monique 12:40 p.m. - Jon-Ay 12:55 p.m. - Colliar … [Read more...] about First Charger Alumni Music Fest to take place in Covington Saturday
Juneteenth, Derby Day in the Park planned for Frazier Park on Saturday
On Saturday, Frazier Park will host both the Juneteenth celebration and Derby Day in the Park. Organized by the Tipton County NAACP, the Juneteenth event will promote awareness about the significance of the newest federal holiday. It's a day set aside to commemorate the announcement of emancipation. On June 19th, 1865, Union soldiers arrived in Galveston, Texas, to announce … [Read more...] about Juneteenth, Derby Day in the Park planned for Frazier Park on Saturday
Don’t miss ‘The Spongebob Musical’ at Tipton Rosemark Academy
The Tipton Rosemark Academy Fine Arts Department invites you to the undersea world of Bikini Bottom, where an unlikely trio of friends set out to save their friends and neighbors from imminent doom. You will be entertained by a high-energy cast and a one-of-a-kind musical event featuring a soundtrack of original songs written by Yolanda Adams, Steven Tyler and Joe Perry of … [Read more...] about Don’t miss ‘The Spongebob Musical’ at Tipton Rosemark Academy
Covington’s Chocolate Tour is set for Saturday – here’s what you need to know
Saturday the Chocolate Tour returns to downtown Covington. Here’s what you need to know about the county’s sweetest event. The Chocolate Tour has become a tradition The 11th annual event will take place on Feb. 4, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the square. The tour is hosted by the Covington Economic Development Corp.We’re expecting temperatures in the mid 40s and after being … [Read more...] about Covington’s Chocolate Tour is set for Saturday – here’s what you need to know
The Tipton County Rotary club is taking pre-orders for Souper Soup Bowls fundraiser
The Rotary Club of Tipton County has announced its second annual Souper Soup Bowls fundraiser on Thursday, Feb. 9. Club members are currently gathering preorders for chicken noodle soup, vegetable soup and chicken and sausage gumbo provided by locally-owned Bon Temps Catering Company. A $10 donation provides a cup of soup, cornbread and a drink. Rotary International is known, … [Read more...] about The Tipton County Rotary club is taking pre-orders for Souper Soup Bowls fundraiser
Chocolate tour, spring sports on tap for City of Covington
The Covington Board of Mayor and Aldermen met on Tuesday, Jan. 10 for their first meeting of the new year and it was one of the shortest meetings they’ve had in several years, just 16 minutes. During the Report from the mayor, vice mayor Jeff Morris reminded those in attendance that the Covington Economic Development Corporation is presenting the 11th annual Chocolate Tour on … [Read more...] about Chocolate tour, spring sports on tap for City of Covington
Dickens Christmas returns to Covington Saturday – find out what’s new for 2022
This weekend, the annual Dickens Christmas event returns. Organized by the Covington Downtown Merchants Association, the event is based on Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol” and will feature characters from the beloved story milling about with the guests. The event will take place from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. on Saturday and noon until 4 p.m. on Sunday. Entertainment Many … [Read more...] about Dickens Christmas returns to Covington Saturday – find out what’s new for 2022
