Covington’s Aquatic Center is poised for a series of upgrades, particularly focusing on the installation of new pool heaters. During the recent General Welfare/Public Relations Committee meeting held on Jan. 14, Parks and Recreation Director Molly Glass shared essential updates about the project, which has been eagerly anticipated by both staff and patrons of the … [Read more...] about Covington’s Aquatic Center is getting an upgrade – here’s what’s happening
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Atoka, Brighton, Munford and Mason awarded $8.8M in wastewater grants
The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation issued good news last week for communities across the state that will benefit from nearly $300,000,000 in grant funding. Among those recipients is Tipton County, which received $8,845,865. Tipton County, in collaboration with the City of Munford, the Town of Atoka, the Town of Brighton, and the Town of Mason, will use ARP … [Read more...] about Atoka, Brighton, Munford and Mason awarded $8.8M in wastewater grants
‘I’m not going to say it’s all racist motivated’: Johnetta Yarbrough speaks out about daughter’s termination
With tensions running high after the termination of Eboni Eaton on Friday, the City of Covington expected a large crowd at Tuesday’s meeting of the board of mayor and aldermen. City officials issued a special alert, notifying the public only 66 people could be seated inside the board room. No such notice has ever been issued before Monday. The meeting opened with a warning … [Read more...] about ‘I’m not going to say it’s all racist motivated’: Johnetta Yarbrough speaks out about daughter’s termination
Tensions flare in Covington as HR director is terminated for walking out of a disciplinary meeting with the mayor
A firestorm of emotion has resulted from the termination of Covington Personnel/Purchasing Director Eboni Eaton during a special called meeting Friday afternoon. The meeting, which was announced on the city's Facebook page last Wednesday, served as a discussion surrounding the proposed termination for insubordination. Mayor Jan Hensley alleged Eaton walked out of a meeting in … [Read more...] about Tensions flare in Covington as HR director is terminated for walking out of a disciplinary meeting with the mayor
Two former Mason employees were just indicted and former mayor Kilpatrick was also investigated
The Tennessee State Comptroller announced the indictments of two employees from the Town of Mason after a 7-year investigation into the town's finances. Michele Scott, the town’s former human resources director, and Reva Marshall, the former financial officer, were being paid for working at both Memphis-Shelby County School System and the Town of Mason during the same … [Read more...] about Two former Mason employees were just indicted and former mayor Kilpatrick was also investigated
Three Covington businesses fined for selling beer to a minor
Three local businesses were fined by the Covington Beer Board Tuesday night for making underage beer sales during a police-led operation in January. Reenaben Ravikumar Patel, owner of FastWay at 880 Hwy. 51 North, was fined $2,500. Patel said the employee miscalculated the date of birth of the minor working with the Covington Police on underage buys. FastWay has held a permit … [Read more...] about Three Covington businesses fined for selling beer to a minor
County beer board denies permit after owner served beer without a license, hosted male dancers without proper zoning
It’s been a really long time since the Tipton County Beer Board denied a permit. “This is only the second time since I’ve been here,” longtime board member Tommy Hill said after the meeting in which Darrell Brown, owner of The Smoke House Bar & Grill was denied a permit for selling beer without first having a permit. Beer board meetings are generally a formality. Permits … [Read more...] about County beer board denies permit after owner served beer without a license, hosted male dancers without proper zoning
Three aldermen sworn in at Munford board meeting
The Munford Board of Mayor and Aldermen had a new look at its monthly meeting on Monday night. Steve Childress and Richard Cramer, who were elected to the board earlier this month, were sworn in by County Executive Jeff Huffman and took part in their first meeting. Jack Bomar, who was re-elected four a third four-year term, was also sworn in at the beginning of the … [Read more...] about Three aldermen sworn in at Munford board meeting
