[metaslider id=5604] Ronald Holland says he did not set out to produce four professional athletes when he started his family in the early 1980s. “It just kind of worked out that way,” Holland says. “I think all the women he talked to were six feet (tall) or close to it,” Ramon Foster says with a laugh when asked if he thinks his father purposely sought out tall and athletic … [Read more...] about The story of Covington Charger legend Ronald Holland and his four professional athlete sons
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Black History Month: Bolivar Mayor Julian McTizic is this year’s guest speaker for Collins Chapel program
On Sunday, the 66th annual Black History Month program will take place at Collins Chapel CME Church Sunday afternoon. The event started while Hattye Yarbrough was a teacher at Frazier School. “I asked the principal there if we could do something to celebrate what was then Black History Week,” she said. “And we’re still doing it.” Now 98, the local historian and former educator … [Read more...] about Black History Month: Bolivar Mayor Julian McTizic is this year’s guest speaker for Collins Chapel program
Black History Month: Mason’s John W. Boyd went from slavery to the statehouse
Since 1976, the month of February has been celebrated as Black History Month – an opportunity to dedicate an entire month to celebrating and educating Americans across the country and the world on the achievements and amazing accomplishments of Americans of African descent. This year, we will celebrate Tipton Countians and their remarkable stories of perseverance and … [Read more...] about Black History Month: Mason’s John W. Boyd went from slavery to the statehouse
Broadmeadow heroes Quinten Weathers and Nick Bland honored by city
Tuesday night two heroes were honored for the part they played in saving the lives of two young girls after a fire at the Broadmeadow Place Apartments on May 17. Quinten Weathers and Nick Bland were on hand to receive the Citizen Lifesaving Award, the fire department’s challenge coin and a gift card for each of them for IHOP. “They stepped up, along with some other … [Read more...] about Broadmeadow heroes Quinten Weathers and Nick Bland honored by city
Mason’s Ahmid Doggett served and died during World War I
During the First World War, Tipton County lost both Black and white sons to the ravages of war, as grief knows no color and death does not discriminate. Ahmid D. Doggett of Mason, was born on Sept. 15, 1886, one of seven children born to Andrew T. Doggett and Sylvia Glass. His parents, both widowers, were married Oct. 12, 1885 in Mason in a hopeful attempt at finding love and … [Read more...] about Mason’s Ahmid Doggett served and died during World War I
African-Americans enlisted in World War I to prove patriotism
More than 350,000 Black Americans served in segregated units during World War I and Townsend Cemetery in Covington is the final resting place for many of them. When the United States declared war against Germany in April 1917, the War Department quickly realized that the United States did not have enough men to ensure a victory overseas. On May 18, 1917, congress passed the … [Read more...] about African-Americans enlisted in World War I to prove patriotism
“You could die”: Minnie Bommer on life, activism since Dr. King’s assassination
COVINGTON – It’s the day before the 50th anniversary of the shooting death of Martin Luther King Jr. and Minnie Bommer is looking at a reprint of the April 11, 1968 Covington Leader. At the bottom of the page is a story about Covington’s unit of the Tennessee National Guard assisting with riot control in Memphis after King’s assassination. The end of the story shares news of a … [Read more...] about “You could die”: Minnie Bommer on life, activism since Dr. King’s assassination
The Town of Mason will salute three African-American women trailblazers
On Saturday, the Town of Mason will salute three African-American women trailblazers from West Tennessee at its first Black History program. “We indeed have three unique women of color who have left their mark on history,” said Kelvin Willis, special liaison to the mayor. The program will honor Gwendolyn Kilpatrick, Covington Alderwoman Minnie Bommer and Judge Bernice B. Donald … [Read more...] about The Town of Mason will salute three African-American women trailblazers
