The precautionary lockdown at Brighton schools has been lifted. At 9:37 a.m. the school system tweeted it had initiated the lockdown. Update for everyone - BHS, BMS, and BES are all on a precautionary lock down because of some rumors that were spread on social media by two students this morning. We are investigating but thus far have found nothing credible. We will keep you … [Read more...] about Lockdown lifted at Brighton schools
Public Safety
Covington Police make arrest in drive-by shooting
Covington Police announced Wednesday they’d made an arrest in a two-month-old drive-by shooting. According to a release by the department, shots were reported fired in the 800 block of Barlow Avenue on Sept. 12. “Upon investigation it was was learned that the victim was driving in the area when he shot at by a black man,” said police chief Larry Lindsey. “The victim’s vehicle … [Read more...] about Covington Police make arrest in drive-by shooting
Covington man indicted after two assaults on pregnant wife
A Covington man was indicted last week on charges he assaulted his pregnant wife in October 2018, possibly leading to the unborn baby's death. John Alston Bradshaw, of Bride Road, is accused of discharging a gun while attempting to restrain his wife with duct tape during an argument. She told police he then got on top of her stomach and the couple began fighting over the … [Read more...] about Covington man indicted after two assaults on pregnant wife
Atoka, Munford ranked amongst the 50 safest cities in Tennessee
Atoka and Munford have again been ranked amongst the state's 50 safest cities. In a new study released by Security Baron Thursday, Atoka was ranked the 8th safest city and Munford 22nd. The organization said it uses FBI crime statistics from 2016 and 2017 to determine trends in public safety and couples those with demographic information to complete its ranking. "It takes a … [Read more...] about Atoka, Munford ranked amongst the 50 safest cities in Tennessee
Covington and Atoka lowered their ISO ratings – here’s what that could mean for you
Both Covington and Atoka fire departments have reason to celebrate this week after finding out their ISO ratings have improved. The Insurance Service Office rating is a report card for fire services which determines how well a local fire department can protect its community, said Covington Fire Chief Richard Griggs. “It correlates risk for insurance companies providing coverage … [Read more...] about Covington and Atoka lowered their ISO ratings – here’s what that could mean for you
Matthew Bogenschneider arrested in Munford homicide
Munford police say a man was killed at 302 Bass Avenue, near the post office, Thursday. The incident took place at approximately 12:40 p.m. "Some kind of altercation occurred, shots were fired, one male is deceased and another male is in custody," said police chief Randal Baskin. Matthew Bogenschneider, 19, was charged with reckless homicide. Raymond “Cody” Sonwineski, 29, … [Read more...] about Matthew Bogenschneider arrested in Munford homicide
Covington police investigating stabbing at Quality Inn
Covington police are investigating a stabbing at the Quality Inn on Deena Cove. The incident, stemming from a domestic dispute, took place just before 5 p.m. Tuesday night. "It involved a boyfriend and girlfriend, he beat her up pretty severely," said police chief Larry Lindsey. "She used glass that had broken during the incident to stab him." The woman called her probation … [Read more...] about Covington police investigating stabbing at Quality Inn
Trooper in deadly I-40 wreck identified as Covington resident LeJulian Roy
The Tennessee Highway Patrol has identified Covington resident LeJulian Roy as the trooper involved in Wednesday’s deadly accident near Arlington. Trooper Roy was parked in a work zone in the westbound lanes of Interstate 40, near exit 26, when a semi plowed into three parked vehicles and two men contracted to work for the department of transportation. The semi, driven by … [Read more...] about Trooper in deadly I-40 wreck identified as Covington resident LeJulian Roy
