The Munford Police Department is currently searching for a missing 13-year-old named Jacob Chilton. His grandmother, Linda Raymer, said he was last seen at about 8:30 p.m. on Friday and was wearing gray sweatpants, a white shirt, and high top Jordans. Jacob is a white male, 5'7" tall and 150 pounds. He has blue eyes and curly brown hair. Mrs. Raymer said her grandson may be … [Read more...] about Munford police searching for missing 13-year-old
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North Covington Dollar General temporarily shut down by city over ‘life safety issues’
Shoppers expecting to pop into the North Covington Dollar General will have to go elsewhere for the time being. On Friday morning, Covington Fire Chief Richard Griggs confirmed the store was closed by the fire marshal for life safety issues. He said the fire department received seven different complaints about blocked aisles over the last few months. Management and employees … [Read more...] about North Covington Dollar General temporarily shut down by city over ‘life safety issues’
Local high school students win first place in Great American Seafood Cook-Off in New Orleans
Three local high school students won first place in the Great American Seafood Cook-Off contest held in New Orleans on Sunday. The Tuna Wonton Nachos prepared by Alayla McCoy and Tiffany Malone from Covington High School and Auburny Currie from Brighton High School earned a $1,000 prize for their dish. 4-H Youth Development Extension County Director Brigette Passman said the … [Read more...] about Local high school students win first place in Great American Seafood Cook-Off in New Orleans
Here’s how your church can be featured as our Church of the Week
An old feature is coming back, but it’ll have a new spin. For many years The Leader published the Church of the Week, using stock photos of churches with information from our church directory on the opposite page. “Back in 2014 we had a different vision for the Faith pages, one we thought would bring in more reader engagement,” said managing editor Echo Day. “We wanted … [Read more...] about Here’s how your church can be featured as our Church of the Week
Here’s what you need to know about the latest round of P-EBT benefits
Last week it was announced the USDA's pandemic-related free school lunch (and breakfast) program, which fed every public school student at no cost regardless of income, was coming to a close. The announcement came at a tough time as families are paying more for gas, groceries, and heating and cooling costs, but when school begins caregivers can apply for the free and reduced … [Read more...] about Here’s what you need to know about the latest round of P-EBT benefits
How are we getting Tipton County students ready to work at Ford’s BlueOval City?
As everyone should know by now, Ford's BlueOval City is coming to Haywood County and will be located just 14 miles away from Covington. Needless to stay, the $5.6 billion facility that will manufacture all-electric trucks and batteries is going to have a huge impact on Tipton County. Ford executives say once it's complete in three years about 27,000 jobs will be created with a … [Read more...] about How are we getting Tipton County students ready to work at Ford’s BlueOval City?
City of Munford will buy property for new Veterans Plaza
Something that has been about five years in the making is much closer to reality after Monday night's Munford Board of Mayor and Aldermen meeting. The board voted unanimously to purchase a building owned by First Citizens National Bank, located on the southeast corner of Munford Avenue and South Tipton Street. The plan is to turn the piece of property into the Veterans Plaza, … [Read more...] about City of Munford will buy property for new Veterans Plaza
A local realtor was indicted for sexual battery by an authority figure
A local realtor was indicted this month for an alleged inappropriate relationship with a minor in her care. Court records show Hannah Brigman, 29, of the Millington area, was charged with two counts each of sexual battery by an authority figure and unlawful sexual contact involving a 13-year-old. Sexual battery by an authority figure is a Class C felony with a 3-15-year range … [Read more...] about A local realtor was indicted for sexual battery by an authority figure
