The search is underway for a Covington woman missing out of Memphis. According to a missing person report issued on Sunday, Tamia Taylor went missing after a riverboat cruise on Saturday. "I'm hurting as a mother, her friends is hurting, her family is hurting, her brother is hurting, her children are hurting," Tamia's mother, Debra Taylor, told Action News 5 after the family … [Read more...] about Covington mother Tamia Taylor still missing after Memphis riverboat cruise
Public Safety
ATF, NSSF offering a $10,000 reward after more than 160 guns stolen from Atoka pawn shop
A reward is now being offered for information that will lead to the arrest of those responsible for ramming into an Atoka pawn shop and stealing 169 guns over the weekend. The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and the National Shooting Sports Foundation, the trade association for the firearms industry, have announced a combined reward of up to $10,000 for … [Read more...] about ATF, NSSF offering a $10,000 reward after more than 160 guns stolen from Atoka pawn shop
Alissa McCommon arrested, charged with rape of a child
Covington fourth grade teacher Alissa McCommon has been arrested following an investigation into sex assault allegations. She has been charged with rape of a child, which is unlawful sexual penetration of a victim by the defendant or the defendant by a victim, if the victim is between 8-13 years of age. She faces 25 years in prison if convicted. There have been numerous … [Read more...] about Alissa McCommon arrested, charged with rape of a child
TCSO, school district confirm Covington teacher is under investigation for inappropriate conduct with minors
On Wednesday, officials confirmed a Covington teacher is under investigation by local law enforcement and has been suspended without pay. "The Tipton County Sheriff’s Office can confirm that Alissa McCommon is currently under investigation by our office," said Sheriff Shannon Beasley. "We would like to point out that this is a joint investigation with the Covington Police … [Read more...] about TCSO, school district confirm Covington teacher is under investigation for inappropriate conduct with minors
Shelby County firefighter arrested for domestic assault
A Shelby County firefighter was arrested for aggravated domestic assault, amongst other charges, over the weekend. Covington Police said they were dispatched to a home on Surrey Hill Place on Aug. 24 after it was reported a domestic assault incident had taken place. Voss's wife, current girlfriend, and former girlfriend reportedly told police they had been assaulted for days, … [Read more...] about Shelby County firefighter arrested for domestic assault
Combs promises vigilance in wake of multiple bomb threats
Brighton Middle School was evacuated again Wednesday after the school received its second bomb threat of the school year. Students were returned to the classroom after district officials and law enforcement searched the campus and found no evidence of a bomb. The same scene played out two weeks ago, during the first week of school. “After the building was cleared, students … [Read more...] about Combs promises vigilance in wake of multiple bomb threats
Brighton Middle School evacuated Thursday morning due to bomb threat
Brighton Middle School students were evacuated Thursday morning due to a potential bomb threat. "This morning Brighton Middle School and City Hall received a call about a potential bomb threat," said Director of Instruction Dr. Rebekah Byrd. "Out of caution, the school was evacuated, and law enforcement, along with district office personnel, were notified." Byrd said students … [Read more...] about Brighton Middle School evacuated Thursday morning due to bomb threat
Shooting at Covington’s Frazier Park under investigation
On July 23 at about 9:10 p.m., Covington Police Department officers responded to the area of Frazier Park in Covington to multiple shots being fired. Upon arrival, officers were flagged down by the victim, Davian Rudd, 27, of Brighton who reported he was sitting in his truck in the park when he heard shots being fired. He saw people running and then glass breaking in his back … [Read more...] about Shooting at Covington’s Frazier Park under investigation
