Covington Mayor Jan Hensley was delighted to officially share the news during Tuesday’s meeting of the board of mayor and aldermen. “If you go out there on the north end of town, you’ll see we have a lot of ... facelifts out there ...” Long-time residents will know the area as “the old Walmart,” where the retail giant was located prior to its 2006 move to its current … [Read more...] about Hensley: Five Below, Beall’s Outlet, and Big Lots coming to Covington
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Oil spill reported in Covington subdivision last month
During a public safety committee meeting Tuesday, Covington Fire Chief Richard Griggs announced an oil spill was reported in a Covington subdivision on Feb. 18. “It looked to be used motor oil in a ditch,” he said. “We were told it was the oil out of an 18-wheeler truck.” The spill was located in front of a home on Andrew Street, in the subdivision in northwest Covington. The … [Read more...] about Oil spill reported in Covington subdivision last month
Covington mayor: Waffle House is coming to town
Covington Mayor Jan Hensley wanted to share a bit of good news Tuesday: a new business is coming to town. “During our [Finance & Administration] committee, we gave some property away … so we’re all in hopes of eating breakfast at Waffle House in the months to come.” The Waffle House will be located on property adjacent to Home Depot, near Hwy. 51 South and Holly Grove … [Read more...] about Covington mayor: Waffle House is coming to town
Chocolate tour, spring sports on tap for City of Covington
The Covington Board of Mayor and Aldermen met on Tuesday, Jan. 10 for their first meeting of the new year and it was one of the shortest meetings they’ve had in several years, just 16 minutes. During the Report from the mayor, vice mayor Jeff Morris reminded those in attendance that the Covington Economic Development Corporation is presenting the 11th annual Chocolate Tour on … [Read more...] about Chocolate tour, spring sports on tap for City of Covington
Concerns raised over potential annexation in Covington
Covington Alderman Jeff Morris said his constituents are not happy about a proposed annexation on Bert Johnston Avenue. “I’ve had a lot of concerns about that annexation, to be honest with you, and I’ve heard from a lot of people ... I don’t know if anybody else has or not, but I’ve heard from a great deal with a lot of concerns.” There are currently ongoing discussions about … [Read more...] about Concerns raised over potential annexation in Covington
Covington’s next mayor will make more money – and the only person who’s announced plans to run is against it
Though the majority of the board of mayor and aldermen has decided to proceed with giving a raise to the next mayor, there are two who aren’t on board. One is the current mayor, the other is the only person who’s announced he plans to run for mayor. “We’ve been discussing the raise for the upcoming mayor and I still have a problem with us raising that amount by $10,000,” said … [Read more...] about Covington’s next mayor will make more money – and the only person who’s announced plans to run is against it
Justin Hanson announces he will not seek re-election as Covington’s mayor
Tuesday Covington Mayor Justin Hanson announced he will not be seeking re-election. "Serving as mayor of this wonderful city has been one of the greatest joys of my life," he said in a letter addressed to colleagues and friends. "It has also been a great privilege to serve with such wonderful and dedicated employees. It’s always been my goal to leave our wonderful city better … [Read more...] about Justin Hanson announces he will not seek re-election as Covington’s mayor
Covington aldermen vote to raise mayoral salary, not their own
After the November municipal elections the Covington mayor’s salary will increase by $10,000 per year. The change comes after a unanimous vote during the city’s Finance & Administration committee meeting Tuesday afternoon. The position currently pays $75,000 with an $800 per month vehicle allowance and was last raised by the board during the David Gordon administration … [Read more...] about Covington aldermen vote to raise mayoral salary, not their own
