The City of Covington is looking for a new police chief. According to the mayor and aldermen, police chief Larry Lindsey emailed them on Friday, Nov. 26 to give one week's notice of his resignation which would be effective Friday, Dec. 3. Lindsey, who has a long law enforcement career, has served a chief of police since September 2019. He made waves in his first few months … [Read more...] about Covington is hiring a new police chief following the resignation of Larry Lindsey
Public Safety
E-911 board drops investigation against director Renee Downing
On Monday the E-911 board’s personnel committee voted to drop the investigation into whether or not its director advised employees against getting a COVID-19 vaccine. The matter began two months ago when County Executive Jeff Huffman reported an employee had complained she believed the director had done so and threatened pushback if an employee was vaccinated. The board voted … [Read more...] about E-911 board drops investigation against director Renee Downing
Covington police confirm Nov. 12 murder, Young Dolph murder likely connected
This week the rumor at Covington High School was the shooting that critically injured a football player's mother and killed another woman was linked to the shooting death of Memphis rapper Young Dolph days later. As it turns out, that rumor is right on track with what police believe, too. On Friday, Nov. 12, Darnisha Wynn (McLeod) and Anita Wilson, her partner's mother, were … [Read more...] about Covington police confirm Nov. 12 murder, Young Dolph murder likely connected
Arrest made in the murder of Munford man at Millington restaurant
A Munford man was killed Friday night at the Millington Margaritas after an angry customer sought revenge. Millington Police said 55-year-old Tim Carver stepped in to help a staff member remove 30-year-old Jutson McKnight from the restaurant and 20 minutes later McKnight returned and shot Carver. Carver, whom police said was a lifelong resident of the Millington area, died at … [Read more...] about Arrest made in the murder of Munford man at Millington restaurant
Two women in critical condition following shooting after Covington football game
Two women are in critical condition after being shot in downtown Covington Friday night. Police said just before 9:30 p.m., three vehicles stopped at the stop sign at South College and Church streets, next to the First United Methodist Church. The first vehicle turned on Church and the third vehicle, a white coupe, swerved next to the second vehicle and opened … [Read more...] about Two women in critical condition following shooting after Covington football game
Investigator: E-911 director didn’t likely discourage COVID-19 vaccinations
Did the director of Tipton County’s Central Dispatch discourage her employees from getting the COVID-19 vaccine and threaten pushback if they did? Investigators said no. The complaint was lodged in September as Tipton County Executive Jeff Huffman spoke to the board and asked them to investigate the claims. Last month the E-911 board’s attorneys spoke with the staff members, … [Read more...] about Investigator: E-911 director didn’t likely discourage COVID-19 vaccinations
Hit-and-run victim’s family pleads for answers, shares more about late 15-year-old
Two weeks later everyone’s still searching: Searching for answers, searching for clues, searching for the piece of the puzzle that will wrap the investigation up. It was dark and rainy on Thursday, Sept. 30. Anthony Whiteman, a 15-year-old sophomore from Covington High School, had biked up to Walmart with his best friend, Nikolas. At about 8 p.m. he called his mother and told … [Read more...] about Hit-and-run victim’s family pleads for answers, shares more about late 15-year-old
E-911 director encourages investigation after allegations she discouraged dispatchers from getting vaccinated
The Tipton County E-911 director is under investigation after allegations were made she’d not only discouraged employees from getting vaccinated against COVID but threatened “pushback” if they did. On Sept. 20 the board voted to investigate the claims after county executive Jeff Huffman voiced concerns about the alleged statements. “It’s my understanding, and I’ve talked to … [Read more...] about E-911 director encourages investigation after allegations she discouraged dispatchers from getting vaccinated
