Outlaw BBQ, owned by David and Sharon Laubenstein and Jon Burns, hosted their first annual Cancer Fundraiser this past weekend to raise money and awareness for Breast Cancer and Colon Cancer. Several vendors including “Cakes and Cookies by Melissa” and “K&M Designs,” sold cookies, cakes, t-shirts, pens, tumblers, bracelets, books and more and gave part of their proceeds to … [Read more...] about Outlaw BBQ hosts inaugural cancer fundraiser
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Feels like ‘98: Former Vols Coach Phil Fulmer visits for Steak & Burger Dinner
This year’s Steak & Burger Dinner, the flagship fundraiser for the Boys & Girls Club of the Hatchie River Region, was a sea of orange. This year’s special guest speaker was famed University of Tennessee Vols football coach Phil Fulmer, who led the team to a national championship in 1998. Before the big event, Fulmer met the club’s members and special guests to share … [Read more...] about Feels like ‘98: Former Vols Coach Phil Fulmer visits for Steak & Burger Dinner
Who’s the best at what they do? Vote in our 2023 Readers Choice Awards!
Voting is now open in The Leader's annual Readers' Choice Awards! It's the first time The Leader has held the contest since 2020. "It's something we've always loved doing and have missed," said publisher Scott Whaley. "We're really eager to bring it back so the people of Tipton County can be recognized for the wonderful work they do." As we did in 2019, we'll have a round … [Read more...] about Who’s the best at what they do? Vote in our 2023 Readers Choice Awards!
Sheriff’s Office, Covington Police Department solve overnight business burglary
The Tipton County Sheriff's Office and Covington Police Department have partnered to solve an overnight business burglary. On Tuesday, Oct. 10 at approximately 11 p.m., TCSO deputies were patrolling businesses in Covington and observed a gray Dodge Charger driving southbound on Highway 51 without lights. The deputies initiated a traffic stop for the observed traffic violation. … [Read more...] about Sheriff’s Office, Covington Police Department solve overnight business burglary
Grieving family petitions for traffic light after deadly accident in Brighton
BRIGHTON - After another deadly accident, a grieving family is petitioning city officials for help with getting a traffic light installed at a dangerous intersection. Stanley “Nicco” Butler, a father of 7, was riding his motorcycle through Hwy. 51 at Woodlawn when the driver of an SUV hit and killed him. Family members say he was thrown 100 feet and sustained major injuries. … [Read more...] about Grieving family petitions for traffic light after deadly accident in Brighton
Covington routs Liberty Tech to solidify playoff position
Normally they turn out the lights when the game is over. It took nearly 40 minutes to get all the lights on at Liberty Tech on Friday night. Once they did come on, the Crusaders (0-7, 0-4 Region) likely wished for a power failure. There was no lack of power for the Chargers (6-2, 4-1 Region), who scored 10 touchdowns en route to a 70-12 Region 7-3A victory. The point total … [Read more...] about Covington routs Liberty Tech to solidify playoff position
Munford defeats Brighton in game decided by turnovers, special teams miscues
[metaslider id=12792] Things could not have gone much better for the Cardinals through one quarter of their matchup Friday night at Munford. Brighton found the end zone on two of its first three possessions and, a year after getting run of the field by its bitter rival, found itself ahead 14-13. But multiple turnovers and special teams miscues by Brighton, not to mention a … [Read more...] about Munford defeats Brighton in game decided by turnovers, special teams miscues
Covington PD investigating overnight homicide
Covington Police are investigating an overnight shooting that killed a 22-year-old. Officers were dispatched to Bluebird Cove at Loon Lane after gunshots were reported just after midnight Sunday. There they found a man had been shot to death while in his vehicle, which then left the road and hit a house. The victim has been identified as Harkeem Kirby. A press release from … [Read more...] about Covington PD investigating overnight homicide
