After the November municipal elections the Covington mayor’s salary will increase by $10,000 per year. The change comes after a unanimous vote during the city’s Finance & Administration committee meeting Tuesday afternoon. The position currently pays $75,000 with an $800 per month vehicle allowance and was last raised by the board during the David Gordon administration … [Read more...] about Covington aldermen vote to raise mayoral salary, not their own
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Comptroller announces Mason’s finances now under state control
Following the town's decision this week not to relinquish its charter, the state comptroller's office announced Thursday Mason will be under its financial control effective March 28. "The Tennessee Comptroller’s Office is exercising its authority to supervise the financial affairs of the Town of Mason in an effort to improve the West Tennessee town’s fiscal condition," … [Read more...] about Comptroller announces Mason’s finances now under state control
Covington aldermen vote against the proposed change to the way firefighters accrue time off
Among the items discussed at Tuesday's meeting of the Covington's Finance & Administration Committee was the discussion regarding the proposed change to the ways in which firefighters would accrue time off. First discussed two months ago, the change would have reduced the number of vacation hours firefighters accrued. Some believe it is not currently equitable because the … [Read more...] about Covington aldermen vote against the proposed change to the way firefighters accrue time off
Playing for Keeps: After suggesting it was ‘like a hostile takeover’, Mason votes to keep its charter
It was a quick, quiet affair. “Any discussion?” There was no response, so mayor Emmitt Gooden asked for a vote. Their hands went up. Not up in the air – Mason’s aldermen are more reserved than that when voting – but up near their faces where the mayor and the town recorder could see them for the count. “That’s six –” Gooden banged the gavel on the table with force, the weight … [Read more...] about Playing for Keeps: After suggesting it was ‘like a hostile takeover’, Mason votes to keep its charter
Covington hostage situation ends after suspect killed by police
A 14-hour standoff ended just after 7 a.m. Friday morning when the SWAT team shot and killed the man who held a woman hostage inside her Covington business. The victim, whom family members have identified as Pam Dean, was able to escape her office after a sniper shot the man who had been holding her at gunpoint since Thursday night. Covington's interim police chief Jack … [Read more...] about Covington hostage situation ends after suspect killed by police
Brighton residents file to have alderman David Boone ousted
Several residents from the Town of Brighton have filed a complaint to oust an alderman with ongoing legal issues. Last June, DeSoto County, Miss. officials announced alderman David Boone had been indicted for two counts of fondling and since then he has not appeared at a Brighton event but has continued to be paid. He reportedly notified mayor Stephanie Washam he would be on … [Read more...] about Brighton residents file to have alderman David Boone ousted
Donna Turner hired to lead Covington Police
One of Tipton County’s most notable law enforcement officers is returning. On a 5-1 vote Tuesday, the City of Covington hired Donna Turner as its next police chief. Alderman John Edwards was the only nay vote. Turner, who has a storied career which spans several decades, earned her B.S. in Criminal Justice from UT-Martin in 1997 and her masters in Criminal Justice - Law … [Read more...] about Donna Turner hired to lead Covington Police
Will Mason give up its charter? The comptroller mailed letters to encourage them to do it
The letters began arriving Saturday. “Dear Citizens of Mason,” they read, “In my opinion it’s time for Mason to relinquish its charter.” It was the same message Tennessee Comptroller of the Treasury Jason Mumpower had during his visit to the town a month ago, this time it was addressed in a letter mailed to 1,337 property owners. “I wanted to stress, more than anything, that … [Read more...] about Will Mason give up its charter? The comptroller mailed letters to encourage them to do it
