One of the suspects in Friday morning's shooting on Hwy. 51 North has turned himself in, Sheriff Shannon Beasley confirmed on Saturday. Dalton Richard, 21, of Brighton, was charged with two counts of attempted murder. His girlfriend, Kassie Carpenter, 21, of Mason, is still at large. The shooting took place near Jack Bennett Road. Witnesses said two cars were next to each … [Read more...] about One in custody, one still at large after highway shooting
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TCSO, CPD investigating shooting on Hwy. 51 south of Covington
Tipton County Sheriff's Office deputies and Covington police officers are currently investigating a shooting incident that occurred in the area of Hwy. 51 and Jack Bennett Road early Friday morning. Sheriff Shannon Beasley said preliminary reports indicated a silver Malibu-style vehicle and a red Mustang were traveling northbound on Hwy. 51 around the Jack Bennett Road … [Read more...] about TCSO, CPD investigating shooting on Hwy. 51 south of Covington
Covington’s city leaders tabled talks of creating a park at the former Rayovac plant
The talks about the construction of a park at the site of the former battery plant are over, at least for now. On Tuesday night the board voted unanimously to table further discussion regarding the proposals to construct a park at the site where manganese was manufactured for disposable batteries from 1947 to 1991. The property is located between Douglas and South Main streets, … [Read more...] about Covington’s city leaders tabled talks of creating a park at the former Rayovac plant
Has Tipton County’s population really decreased? County Executive says he doesn’t believe it.
Data released by the U.S. Census Bureau last week shows Tipton County’s population decreased by .18 percent over the last decade. Tipton County Executive Jeff Huffman said he doesn’t believe that for a minute. “Everywhere you drive from Brighton south there’s construction going on, if you put a house on the market someone’s going to buy it,” he said Wednesday. “There’s … [Read more...] about Has Tipton County’s population really decreased? County Executive says he doesn’t believe it.
Tractor pull coming to Covington Saturday night
Who’s tractor and/or truck can pull the heaviest stuff? That question will be answered Saturday night at Covington’s Cobb-Parr Memorial Park when the United States Pullers Association comes to town for a tractor and truck pull. The event will also serve as a fundraiser for local woman Liz Buckley Turner, who is battling cancer. Things get started in the riding arena at 7 p.m. … [Read more...] about Tractor pull coming to Covington Saturday night
Fast-food restaurant Jack’s opens for business in Covington tomorrow
Another well-known chain restaurant is about to open in Covington. A little more than a year after Zaxby's opened for business on the south side of town, Jack's will open its doors for business in the morning on the north side. Construction began a few months ago at 930 Highway 51 North, across the street from Naifeh's Cash Saver and next door to Walgreens. It's a fast-food … [Read more...] about Fast-food restaurant Jack’s opens for business in Covington tomorrow
Brighton, Covington, Munford, TRA preparing for season openers in three weeks
[metaslider id=9235] This time last year, with the COVID pandemic wreaking havoc, trying to prepare for a high school football was, well, trying. Players had to practice and work out in small groups, temperatures were taken daily, cleanliness was taken to the extreme and there was a feeling of uncertainty about whether the season would even be played. This year, as the area’s … [Read more...] about Brighton, Covington, Munford, TRA preparing for season openers in three weeks
Good news: Covington’s South College (and a few others streets) set to be repaved soon
The much-needed, and much-requested, action will soon be happening in Covington as the city begins paving South College Street. The $1.2-million paving project, which will be the largest in the city’s history, will also include Bert Johnston Avenue and Mark Walker Jr. Drive and several residential streets. The three roads are home to all four of Covington’s schools and the hope … [Read more...] about Good news: Covington’s South College (and a few others streets) set to be repaved soon
