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Fact check: No, Tipton County isn’t losing its SROs – in fact, they’re asking for more

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Last week a Memphis television news outlet reported a story whose headline suggested Tipton County would be losing its school resource officers.  Aired the same week as the second deadliest shooting in American history, the story was an obvious cause for concern for parents of students attending Tipton County’s public schools. Superintendent John Combs issued a statement last … [Read more...] about Fact check: No, Tipton County isn’t losing its SROs – in fact, they’re asking for more

Justin Hanson announces he will not seek re-election as Covington’s mayor

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Tuesday Covington Mayor Justin Hanson announced he will not be seeking re-election. "Serving as mayor of this wonderful city has been one of the greatest joys of my life," he said in a letter addressed to colleagues and friends. "It has also been a great privilege to serve with such wonderful and dedicated employees. It’s always been my goal to leave our wonderful city better … [Read more...] about Justin Hanson announces he will not seek re-election as Covington’s mayor

The Children’s Classic is here!

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Children’s Classic, The Leader’s most-anticipated magazine of the year, is out today, Thursday, May 26. The 64-page glossy magazine features hundreds of portraits of local children who participated in annual fundraiser for the Exchange Club-Carl Perkins Center for the Prevention of Child Abuse sponsored by InSouth Bank. Famed photographers Richard and Phil Ramsey, a father-son … [Read more...] about The Children’s Classic is here!

Kentucky man arrested for a shooting that took place at a candlelight vigil at Brighton High School in March

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The same day 21 people were shot and killed in a Uvalde, Texas elementary school, a Kentucky man was charged by Brighton Police with the attempted murder and possession of a firearm on school property. James Everett Travelstead is accused of shooting at another man during a candlelight vigil at Brighton High School two months ago. According to Brighton Police Department … [Read more...] about Kentucky man arrested for a shooting that took place at a candlelight vigil at Brighton High School in March

Meet Brighton High School’s Top 10 for the Class of 2022

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Meet Brighton High School's Class of 2022 Top 10! [metaslider id="10566"] In addition to the Top 10, these students have earned professional designations while completing high school: Jessica Beasley: Administrative Office Technology from TCAT Covington Ethan Brunner: Welding from TCAT Covington Riley Creveling: Welding from TCAT Covington Jasmine Barry: Certified Nursing … [Read more...] about Meet Brighton High School’s Top 10 for the Class of 2022

Remembering Tipton County’s fallen officers

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Each year since 2007, Tipton County’s law enforcement community has saluted the county’s fallen officers with a memorial service during police week, which is the week in which May 15, Peace Officers Memorial Day, falls. This year's ceremony was held on Friday, May 13 and honored the eight men who've given their lives in the line of service to Tipton County: Deputy Charles M. … [Read more...] about Remembering Tipton County’s fallen officers