The City of Covington will begin installing new water meters, a process that will take more than a year before it’s completed. “In our public works committee we have been discussing now for several months the automated meter infrastructure system that we are in the process of investing here in the city,” said mayor Justin Hanson. The project will take 12-15 months and will … [Read more...] about Covington’s water meter project will begin soon – here’s what you need to know
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Two former businesses will be torn down in Covington and city leaders are planning for entertainment districts
[metaslider id="3741"] COVINGTON – During a Finance & Administration Committee meeting Tuesday, city leaders agreed two old businesses need to be torn down. The city’s blight eradication program, which has been in progress since being awarded a grant two years ago, will be coming to a close soon, but the old Thomas Funeral Home at North Main and Spring Streets and another … [Read more...] about Two former businesses will be torn down in Covington and city leaders are planning for entertainment districts
Brighton receives $244,873 grant for drainage improvements
Friday morning it was announced Brighton was the recipient of a $244,873 community development block grant for drainage improvements. CDBG funds assist communities with infrastructure improvements, housing rehabilitations and health and safety initiatives, said Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Bob Rolfe. "We're very thankful we got it and we won't … [Read more...] about Brighton receives $244,873 grant for drainage improvements
Midway Market II loses its beer license for 30 days for underage sales
Midway Market II has lost its beer license for 30 days after selling to a minor during a compliance check. Clerk Aletha Hill sold a 25 oz. beer to an underaged person who was being watched by police. "The cashier done wrong again," said owner Ralph Watkins at Tuesday's hearing in front of the Covington Beer Board. "Of course, this was 2018. I'm curious as to why, 10 months … [Read more...] about Midway Market II loses its beer license for 30 days for underage sales
Dozens of people turned out to protest the elimination of Covington’s police assistant police chiefs
At Tuesday’s meeting of the board of mayor and aldermen, Jean Johnson announced a boycott is set to begin Friday if the decision to eliminate the city’s assistant police chiefs isn’t reversed. “We’re not going to blindside you like you blindsided us,” she said. “We’re here tonight to serve you notice that starting Friday, until we see change, we will not shop anywhere in the … [Read more...] about Dozens of people turned out to protest the elimination of Covington’s police assistant police chiefs
Covington’s new police station could be back on the table
With the potential offer of a USDA grant, Covington’s city leaders are talking once again about a new police department facility. It’s a possibility that doesn’t usually exist. “I’ve been doing this for 30-something years and I’ve never seen the USDA give this much money,” said Pat Harcourt, the CEO of the architecture and engineering firm A2H. Harcourt worked with the city to … [Read more...] about Covington’s new police station could be back on the table
Is the state comptroller’s office investigating Munford?
There’s been talk around town for a few weeks concerning a possible state comptroller’s office investigation into the goings on at Munford City Hall. Munford resident David Braden attended the monthly Munford Board of Mayor and Aldermen meeting Monday night and asked Mayor Dwayne Cole if that were true. “I think we should not comment on this at this time,” Cole said. “Our … [Read more...] about Is the state comptroller’s office investigating Munford?
Covington residents are upset with plans about the future police station – here’s why
At Tuesday night’s meeting of the Board of Mayor and Aldermen, several residents spoke out against a police station project they think is way too expensive. “I’m all for crime fighting, but we need to spend our money wisely,” said Chris Hackett. “Our city’s in a lot of debt and our city leaders don’t know how to pay for this project, that’s scary to me.” It’s scary to business … [Read more...] about Covington residents are upset with plans about the future police station – here’s why
