A 14-hour standoff ended just after 7 a.m. Friday morning when the SWAT team shot and killed the man who held a woman hostage inside her Covington business. The victim, whom family members have identified as Pam Dean, was able to escape her office after a sniper shot the man who had been holding her at gunpoint since Thursday night. Covington's interim police chief Jack … [Read more...] about Covington hostage situation ends after suspect killed by police
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Covington discusses reducing firefighters’ accrued time off
Should the City of Covington change the way in which its firefighters accrue time off? It’s a discussion city leaders held during a meeting of the Finance & Administration Committee Tuesday afternoon. “This came about when (city comptroller Tina) Dunn had some issues with some overages, with some liabilities on some sick time and I think that’s what kinda brought it to … [Read more...] about Covington discusses reducing firefighters’ accrued time off
A Covington firefighter battled a fire at his own home over the weekend
Lee Wallace didn’t realize it at first. “We were on standby for a structure fire,” he said. “It was Covington, Brighton and Three Star. I put my boots on and went out [to leave], I knew it was on Burnett Lane, but it’s hard to hear the numbers in the bay.” When they were loaded up, Lt. Baker McCool asked Wallace, “1400? Isn’t that where you live?” “My first thought was, ‘Oh … [Read more...] about A Covington firefighter battled a fire at his own home over the weekend
Covington Fire Department swears in new firefighters, promoted employees
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
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
