Luke Weathers III was an adult when he realized his father’s legacy needed to be shared. He’d just started working and a friend introduced him as the son of Luke Weathers Jr., the famed Tuskegee Airman. “He laughed and said there were no African-American pilots and it was then when I realized that people didn’t really know the truth.” Weathers said he’s made it his mission to … [Read more...] about The Tipton County Museum will host an exhibit featuring Tuskegee Airman Luke Weathers Jr.
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Two dozen women honored during Awesome Women luncheon
For the past 30 years, March has been recognized as Women’s History Month, a time to celebrate the accomplishments that women in our society have made to their communities, to their country and to the world. Last Friday, 24 Tipton County women were honored during the inaugural Hattye T. Yarbrough Women’s Appreciation Luncheon sponsored by the Association for the Preservation … [Read more...] about Two dozen women honored during Awesome Women luncheon
District 1 citizens announce business boycott
Some Covington residents have plans to begin boycotting businesses on Tuesdays and Fridays, said Jean Johnson. Standing before the board of mayor and aldermen Tuesday night, she revealed this was the Plan B she announced would be forthcoming. In January, Johnson spoke on behalf of citizens in District 1 who believe mayor Justin Hanson acted unfairly by not appointing … [Read more...] about District 1 citizens announce business boycott
Greater St. John M.B. Church asks street to be renamed for late pastor T.J. Lewis
On Tuesday, Covington’s Public Works committee was presented with a request to rename one of its streets in honor of a recently-deceased pastor. The members of Greater St. John Missionary Baptist Church penned a letter to the mayor’s office requesting Shelton Street, on which the church is located, be changed to T.J. Lewis Street. “The name change is significant as it serves … [Read more...] about Greater St. John M.B. Church asks street to be renamed for late pastor T.J. Lewis
Brighton teacher and coach Stan Gatlin is not shy about expressing his views
Stan Gatlin was 20 in 1996. He had just earned his associate’s degree from Mary Holmes College in West Point, Miss., was the valedictorian of his class and was preparing to move on to Jackson State University, where we would eventually earn his bachelor’s and two advanced degrees. He decided to apply for a job at veterinarian office in Jackson, Miss. because he was interested … [Read more...] about Brighton teacher and coach Stan Gatlin is not shy about expressing his views
Hughlett family persevered through some tough times to make their mark on history
Janice Brown-Woods has lived in the Dallas area for many years. Now 56, she has raised a family and manages a team of computer engineers at IBM. But on a recent sunny Tuesday afternoon, she found herself on a small country road in her hometown of Brighton overseeing a passion project that could not be any more personal. The story of how Brown-Woods ended up on Mathis Road … [Read more...] about Hughlett family persevered through some tough times to make their mark on history
Yarbrough artifacts on display at new Smithsonian museum
As a girl growing up in Hardeman County, the daughter of sharecroppers, Hattye Mae Thomas Yarbrough couldn’t imagine many of the things she’s seen in her 95 years. “Never in a million years” is when she thought she’d see America’s first African American president, for instance. And “never in a million years” did she ever think she, the star basketball player from Paris, … [Read more...] about Yarbrough artifacts on display at new Smithsonian museum
Artifacts from Hattye Yarbrough’s collection were on display when the Smithsonian’s new museum opened
As a girl growing up in Hardeman County, the daughter of sharecroppers, Hattye Mae Thomas Yarbrough couldn’t imagine many of the things she’s seen in her 95 years. “Never in a million years” is when she thought she’d see America’s first African American president, for instance. And “never in a million years” did she ever think she, the star basketball player from Paris, … [Read more...] about Artifacts from Hattye Yarbrough’s collection were on display when the Smithsonian’s new museum opened
