On Tuesday night, the Covington Fire Department officially welcomed its new hires and promoted firefighters with a swearing in ceremony. "We have had some changes in our fire department lately, some departures, and that brings about some new faces to our team," said mayor Justin Hanson. Jeremy Channell was recently promoted to assistant chief, Baker McCool was promoted to … [Read more...] about Covington Fire Department swears in new firefighters, promoted employees
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Covington and Atoka lowered their ISO ratings – here’s what that could mean for you
Both Covington and Atoka fire departments have reason to celebrate this week after finding out their ISO ratings have improved. The Insurance Service Office rating is a report card for fire services which determines how well a local fire department can protect its community, said Covington Fire Chief Richard Griggs. “It correlates risk for insurance companies providing coverage … [Read more...] about Covington and Atoka lowered their ISO ratings – here’s what that could mean for you
Covington police investigating stabbing at Quality Inn
Covington police are investigating a stabbing at the Quality Inn on Deena Cove. The incident, stemming from a domestic dispute, took place just before 5 p.m. Tuesday night. "It involved a boyfriend and girlfriend, he beat her up pretty severely," said police chief Larry Lindsey. "She used glass that had broken during the incident to stab him." The woman called her probation … [Read more...] about Covington police investigating stabbing at Quality Inn
Covington police investigating stabbing death on Rose Street
A 28-year-old man is dead following a domestic dispute early Tuesday morning, Covington Police Chief Larry Lindsey said. Dispatchers received a call at approximately 5:30 a.m. reporting a stabbing on Rose Street. They found Danny Wakefield unresponsive. "He was transported to Baptist-Tipton where he was later pronounced (dead)," Lindsey said. Lindsey said there is a person … [Read more...] about Covington police investigating stabbing death on Rose Street
The Rialto Industrial Park will see a $1.4M expansion
The Rialto Industrial Park will soon be expanded in an effort to make the remaining property more marketable to industries. The $1.4 million purchase of 65 more acres was done through the partnership between the City of Covington, Tipton County, and the Industrial Development Board. “We’ve had several folks interested in the 85 acres we had out there, but it was misshapen and … [Read more...] about The Rialto Industrial Park will see a $1.4M expansion
Midway Market II loses its beer license for 30 days for underage sales
Midway Market II has lost its beer license for 30 days after selling to a minor during a compliance check. Clerk Aletha Hill sold a 25 oz. beer to an underaged person who was being watched by police. "The cashier done wrong again," said owner Ralph Watkins at Tuesday's hearing in front of the Covington Beer Board. "Of course, this was 2018. I'm curious as to why, 10 months … [Read more...] about Midway Market II loses its beer license for 30 days for underage sales
Dozens of people turned out to protest the elimination of Covington’s police assistant police chiefs
At Tuesday’s meeting of the board of mayor and aldermen, Jean Johnson announced a boycott is set to begin Friday if the decision to eliminate the city’s assistant police chiefs isn’t reversed. “We’re not going to blindside you like you blindsided us,” she said. “We’re here tonight to serve you notice that starting Friday, until we see change, we will not shop anywhere in the … [Read more...] about Dozens of people turned out to protest the elimination of Covington’s police assistant police chiefs
Covington’s new police chief has eliminated the assistant chief positions – here’s why
Larry Lindsey doesn’t hesitate to answer the hard questions. Sitting behind his wooden, L-shaped desk Tuesday morning, he is matter-of-fact as he talks about recent changes to his department. “Sometimes you have to make changes to get the results you want,” Covington’s new police chief says. The changes are what he’s calling restructuring – eliminating, transferring, … [Read more...] about Covington’s new police chief has eliminated the assistant chief positions – here’s why
