A recent compliance check by Covington Police resulted in three arrests, said police chief Donna Turner. On Jan. 20, the department used a confidential informant under the legal drinking age to test whether or not businesses licensed to sell beer would sell to a minor. The operation, done in conjunction with Drug Free Tipton and the Covington Beer Board, took the informant … [Read more...] about Undercover operation shows 80% of Covington businesses in compliance with beer laws
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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
Community holds balloon release for Bull Market owner
[metaslider id="11732"] On December 30th, locals gathered to honor late Adel A. Elrafei who was shot and killed on Christmas. He owned Bull Market located on the northside of Covington. Fehnihxx Booker, a close friend to Elrafei, spoke on how the owner was more than a businessman, but a friend. Booker would come to him for advice if he needed it. “I’m hurt, the … [Read more...] about Community holds balloon release for Bull Market owner
Covington PD investigating Christmas Day murder at Bull Market
The Covington Police Department is investigating the fatal shooting of a man at Bull Market on Christmas Day. Adel A. Elrafei, 57, of Ripley, was found unresponsive by customers at approximately 1 p.m. Sunday. Police said he was found near the counter where the cash register was opened and an undetermined amount of property was missing. He was pronounced dead on the … [Read more...] about Covington PD investigating Christmas Day murder at Bull Market
House fire in Gilt Edge injures two people
Two people were hurt during a house fire Thursday morning, Gilt Edge Fire Chief Brandon Fletcher said. Firefighters were dispatched to the home on Kellum Lane at 8:07. When they arrived five minutes later they found heavy smoke and fire coming out of the front of the home. The fire was contained primarily to the living room and they were able to contain it by 8:23 a.m. One of … [Read more...] about House fire in Gilt Edge injures two people
Winter Storm Elliot: A White Christmas is doubtful in Tipton County, a cold one is not
Winter will arrive with a bang Thursday with dangerously cold temperatures and the chance for snowfall. “The [National Weather Service] is sure about one thing,” said Tipton County Emergency Management Director in a social media post this week. “It is going to be dangerously cold wind chills, and brutally cold temps. However, what they are not confident about at this time is … [Read more...] about Winter Storm Elliot: A White Christmas is doubtful in Tipton County, a cold one is not
Tipton County student arrested after allegedly assaulting teacher
A student at Tipton County Alternative Learning Center in Covington was arrested Friday, Dec. 16 after allegedly assaulting a teacher. According to a Covington Police Department incident report, ALC teacher Jamie Comer told an officer that Shamar Burton, 18, pushed Comer in the back and caused him to fall to the ground after Burton was escorted off a school bus for not … [Read more...] about Tipton County student arrested after allegedly assaulting teacher
Threlkeld: Cases of respiratory viruses on the rise in Tennessee
Flu cases across Tennessee continue to rise in numbers. The Centers for Disease Control reported the percentage of patients visiting sentinel clinics in Tennessee with respiratory and flu-like illnesses was 11.9 percent last week. The CDC baseline is 3.1 percent. Tennessee joined Kentucky, Ohio, Washington, District of Columbia, New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, New Mexico, … [Read more...] about Threlkeld: Cases of respiratory viruses on the rise in Tennessee
