The Leader
Tipton County's Newspaper since 1886
When his victim, who is now 10 years old, took the stand, David Henson looked down at the counsel table. As she started speaking, he wouldn’t look at her, but to his left where deputies were gathered instead. “You really hurt me,” she told him while giving a victim impact statement Tuesday morning. “I just want you to know that you should feel guilty. That’s all I have to … [Read more...] about
On Monday, former Awakening Church worship leader Ronnie Gorton was indicted on 47 counts of sexually assaulting teenagers. Last month, Gorton, 39, was accused of sexually assaulting at least two minors. He was indicted for incidents involving three, however. The nearly four dozen charges included five counts of aggravated sexual battery, 17 counts of sexual battery by an … [Read more...] about Munford pastor indicted on 47 counts of sexually assaulting teens
After the tied vote, Buddy Lewis didn’t mince words. “What are we to do? We want the best for our citizens in public safety. We want the very best … we get upset when we don’t think it is, but we can’t make a decision on where to build it.” A full year after the Feb. 21, 2017 vote to proceed with plans to build a new department, the city is not much closer to turning dirt than … [Read more...] about One year later, Covington still hasn’t decided on a location for its police department – here’s the hold up
A Munford pastor has been accused of sexually assaulting minors. According to an affidavit obtained by the Tipton County Sheriff’s Office, a minor has accused 39-year-old Ronnie Gorton, who pastors The Awakening Church in Munford, of sexual assault, molestation and rape. The incidents have been ongoing, but the most recent occurred on Jan. 31. Tipton County Sheriff’s Office … [Read more...] about Munford pastor accused of molestation
When will construction on Covington’s new police department begin? It’s a question the police chief and city leaders are frequently asked but cannot answer. This week, more bad news came after the city’s finances were considered. Working with Kay Stegall, a consultant with the Municipal Technical Advisory Service, city recorder-treasurer Tina Dunn reported building a … [Read more...] about Plans for Covington’s new police station may be changing – here’s why
The City of Covington will move forward with plans to ask the state to release them from an agreement preventing them from demolishing the old Covington Grammar School building. Earlier this year, Covington’s Board of Mayor and Aldermen decided to construct a new police station on the property, but progress has been delayed since the discovery of restrictions on its use … [Read more...] about Should Covington demolish the old grammar school? Residents say yes.
During a meeting Tuesday afternoon, Covington alderwoman Minnie Bommer questioned the time line of the new police department project which has been hamstrung by state and federal grant regulations. Immediate need was her concern. “When we started talking about this, we were talking about how soon they needed it. I mean, they need it. They’re in temporary housing now and we are … [Read more...] about Construction on Covington’s new police department has been delayed – here’s why aldermen are concerned
On Monday, Nov. 6, the City of Covington will host a public meeting in which the future use of the grammar school property will be discussed. The meeting will give residents the opportunity to ask questions and give their opinions about a proposal to ask for relief from a 1978 federal grant which funded tennis courts and lighting. Current city officials, some of whom weren't … [Read more...] about Public meeting planned to discussed future use of Covington Grammar School property
The Leader is a weekly newspaper, published on Thursdays, serving Tipton County, Tenn. since 1886.
