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
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Covington aldermen vote against the proposed change to the way firefighters accrue time off
Among the items discussed at Tuesday's meeting of the Covington's Finance & Administration Committee was the discussion regarding the proposed change to the ways in which firefighters would accrue time off. First discussed two months ago, the change would have reduced the number of vacation hours firefighters accrued. Some believe it is not currently equitable because the … [Read more...] about Covington aldermen vote against the proposed change to the way firefighters accrue time off
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
Munford’s River of Life Church destroyed in overnight fire
Munford's River of Life Church was destroyed by fire overnight. Fire chief Jeremy Reeves said the department was dispatched just before 11:30 p.m. and the building was already 75 percent involved. "The old part was on fire and was pretty much destroyed before we got here," he said. "There was so much fire and we had so few resources at the time." Nine of the other 10 fire … [Read more...] about Munford’s River of Life Church destroyed in overnight fire
Fireworks were the cause of a house fire that displaced a single mother and her children
A Covington family has been displaced by a fire investigators believe was caused by illegal use of fireworks. “Someone determined that a firework came through the window,” said Covington Fire Chief Richard Griggs. Though they’re sold for weeks beforehand, it is illegal to shoot fireworks in Covington except on Jan. 1, July 4 and Dec. 31. The South High Street home was heavily … [Read more...] about Fireworks were the cause of a house fire that displaced a single mother and her children
Two trees fall on Bringle Road home of James Rogers
[metaslider id=5545] James Rogers and his wife were in bed about 8 a.m. last Saturday when a really loud noise awoke them. "At first I just thought it was a tree falling," said Rogers, who lives on Bringle Road, "but my wife said we needed to look." So the couple got out of bed, looked into the next room and couldn't believe what they saw: the top of a tree had come through … [Read more...] about Two trees fall on Bringle Road home of James Rogers
Firefighters battling large blaze in Brighton
Local firefighters are still battling a huge blaze in Brighton. The fire started just after lunch at the SP National warehouse, which reportedly house mattresses. The building is located on the east side of an area commonly called the "Brighton Curve," where Old Hwy. 51 and Hwy. 51 meet. An employee said everyone safely evacuated the building and no injuries have been … [Read more...] about Firefighters battling large blaze in Brighton
