A 28-year-old man is dead following a domestic dispute early Tuesday morning, Covington Police Chief Larry Lindsey said. Dispatchers received a call at approximately 5:30 a.m. reporting a stabbing on Rose Street. They found Danny Wakefield unresponsive. "He was transported to Baptist-Tipton where he was later pronounced (dead)," Lindsey said. Lindsey said there is a person … [Read more...] about Covington police investigating stabbing death on Rose Street
Public Safety
Gilt Edge Volunteer Fire Department marks one year without missing a call
Saturday was a banner day for the Gilt Edge Volunteer Fire Department. Chief Brandon Fletcher said 4:06 p.m. marked an entire year since the department last missed a call for service. "This has included not only our own district but also automatic and mutual aid to other departments throughout the county day or night," he said. It is a difficult feat for a volunteer … [Read more...] about Gilt Edge Volunteer Fire Department marks one year without missing a call
Six men were indicted in federal court this week after May’s Operation Crime Driver
Six federal indictments were announced Tuesday as the result of a round-up in May. Called Operation Crime Driver, the multi-agency effort was the largest of its kind in Tipton County and targeted offenders wanted on arrest warrants for violent criminal offenses in Tipton County. It was conducted in response to the six shootings in Covington on Feb. 20 which left four people … [Read more...] about Six men were indicted in federal court this week after May’s Operation Crime Driver
Midway Market II loses its beer license for 30 days for underage sales
Midway Market II has lost its beer license for 30 days after selling to a minor during a compliance check. Clerk Aletha Hill sold a 25 oz. beer to an underaged person who was being watched by police. "The cashier done wrong again," said owner Ralph Watkins at Tuesday's hearing in front of the Covington Beer Board. "Of course, this was 2018. I'm curious as to why, 10 months … [Read more...] about Midway Market II loses its beer license for 30 days for underage sales
Dozens of people turned out to protest the elimination of Covington’s police assistant police chiefs
At Tuesday’s meeting of the board of mayor and aldermen, Jean Johnson announced a boycott is set to begin Friday if the decision to eliminate the city’s assistant police chiefs isn’t reversed. “We’re not going to blindside you like you blindsided us,” she said. “We’re here tonight to serve you notice that starting Friday, until we see change, we will not shop anywhere in the … [Read more...] about Dozens of people turned out to protest the elimination of Covington’s police assistant police chiefs
Covington’s new police station could be back on the table
With the potential offer of a USDA grant, Covington’s city leaders are talking once again about a new police department facility. It’s a possibility that doesn’t usually exist. “I’ve been doing this for 30-something years and I’ve never seen the USDA give this much money,” said Pat Harcourt, the CEO of the architecture and engineering firm A2H. Harcourt worked with the city to … [Read more...] about Covington’s new police station could be back on the table
Curtis Ray Watson arraigned, preliminary hearing set for Sept. 25
RIPLEY – Though he was transported from the Tipton County Jail to the Lauderdale County Justice Complex for his arraignment, Curtis Ray Watson did not appear in the courtroom. Instead, the man who escaped from the West Tennessee State Penitentiary a week ago who is now facing rape and murder charges in the death of prison administrator Debra Johnson, was arraigned by video … [Read more...] about Curtis Ray Watson arraigned, preliminary hearing set for Sept. 25
‘With God’s help they got him’: Homeowners’ tip leads to Curtis Ray Watson’s arrest
RIPLEY – Harvey and Ann Johnson were awakened Sunday morning by an alarm from their Ring camera. It told them someone was in the backyard of their Graves Avenue home. "We pulled it up on the screens so that we could see it in the house," Harvey told reporters during Sunday afternoon's press conference. "He was in the refrigerator." At first they could only see his back, but … [Read more...] about ‘With God’s help they got him’: Homeowners’ tip leads to Curtis Ray Watson’s arrest
