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
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Brighton Middle School evacuated Thursday morning due to bomb threat
Brighton Middle School students were evacuated Thursday morning due to a potential bomb threat. "This morning Brighton Middle School and City Hall received a call about a potential bomb threat," said Director of Instruction Dr. Rebekah Byrd. "Out of caution, the school was evacuated, and law enforcement, along with district office personnel, were notified." Byrd said students … [Read more...] about Brighton Middle School evacuated Thursday morning due to bomb threat
Meet Anna Pond, The Leader’s new sales representative
Anna Pond wasn't born in Tipton County, but considering her connections here, she may as well be. Pond, who was hired as The Leader's new sales representative on July 31, has lived in Tipton County for 13 years with her husband, Cory, and her two children, Ollie and Aubrey. She worked as an insurance salesperson for seven years before joining The Leader and formed … [Read more...] about Meet Anna Pond, The Leader’s new sales representative
Munford basketball coach Nic Buford charged with domestic assault
Nic Buford, the head boys’ basketball coach at Munford High School, was arrested July 18 and charged with domestic assault and interference with an emergency call. According to an affidavit of complaint, Buford, 37, got into an argument with his wife, Kellee Buford, at their home in Munford on July 16. A Munford police officer was dispatched to the Little Clinic inside of Atoka … [Read more...] about Munford basketball coach Nic Buford charged with domestic assault
Shooting at Covington’s Frazier Park under investigation
On July 23 at about 9:10 p.m., Covington Police Department officers responded to the area of Frazier Park in Covington to multiple shots being fired. Upon arrival, officers were flagged down by the victim, Davian Rudd, 27, of Brighton who reported he was sitting in his truck in the park when he heard shots being fired. He saw people running and then glass breaking in his back … [Read more...] about Shooting at Covington’s Frazier Park under investigation
Eight suspects escape into woods after ‘smash and grab’ at Brasfield’s Jewelry in Covington
The "smash and grab" style of thievery has been very common in Memphis the last several months. Now it's happening in Tipton County. On Monday, July 24 at approximately 2:20 a.m., eight people smashed through the glass door and Brasfield's Jewelry in Covington and left with an undisclosed amount of jewelry. Moments after the “smash and grab” burglary, deputies from the … [Read more...] about Eight suspects escape into woods after ‘smash and grab’ at Brasfield’s Jewelry in Covington
Crestview construction: A look inside the new structures and Q&A with Dr. Combs
As the beginning of the new school year looms, all eyes are on the interim school buildings in Cobb Parr Park. The site has been still for months, but this week that has changed. Concrete was poured at 1 a.m. Saturday, said Director of Schools Dr. John Combs, and the crews got to work as quickly as they could on Monday. “They’re actually ahead of schedule at this point,” he … [Read more...] about Crestview construction: A look inside the new structures and Q&A with Dr. Combs
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
