In a year where festivals, craft fairs, concerts and millions of other events across the country have been cancelled due to the COVID-19 coronavirus, Covington's Heritage Festival is on for next weekend. The three-day festival will kick off Friday, Sept. 25 with a family movie day at the Historic Ruffin Theater featuring both "The Wizard of Oz" and "Walk the Line." As is … [Read more...] about Covington’s three-day Heritage Festival is on for next weekend
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The Naifehs bought Covington’s Kroger and have plans to remodel the store
Things will be changing for two grocery stores in Covington over the next few months. Kroger has sold its Covington store to grocers Judson and Dana Naifeh, owner of Naifeh’s Cash Saver just down Hwy. 51 and Naifeh’s in Munford, and will close its doors on Oct. 31. Last week, the corporation filed an employee dislocation notification with the Tennessee Dept. of Labor and … [Read more...] about The Naifehs bought Covington’s Kroger and have plans to remodel the store
A look back at Covington’s only-known Juneteenth celebration
[metaslider id="5813"] Juneteenth has entered the mainstream discussion lately after several states have decided to observe it as a holiday. Tennessee is considering doing the same. But what is Juneteenth? The holiday commemorates the abolition of slavery and falls on the anniversary of its announcement in Texas on June 19, 1865, two-and-a-half years after the Emancipation … [Read more...] about A look back at Covington’s only-known Juneteenth celebration
See photos from Covington’s Unity Walk
[metaslider id="8039"] A Unity Walk took place in Covington on Sunday, June 14. It was a peaceful event to show solidarity with the national movement following the death of George Floyd last month. “We are bringing awareness to social justice, police brutality, racism and, most importantly, equality,” said Queisha Harris, one of the event’s organizers. Harris said the walk … [Read more...] about See photos from Covington’s Unity Walk
Covington woman arrested after shooting Wednesday
A Covington woman was arrested following a shooting Wednesday night. Police say 32-year-old Margaret Smith was charged with aggravated assault and tampering with evidence after shooting a man during a domestic dispute at the Cottonwood Apartment complex. The victim, whose identity has not been released, was in stable condition at The Med last night. At press time, Smith was … [Read more...] about Covington woman arrested after shooting Wednesday
Covington Police investigating three drive-by shootings Monday night
Covington Police are investigating a three separate drive-by shootings Monday, confirmed police chief Larry Lindsey. The first incident took place on Garland Avenue at approximately 10:03 p.m. An hour later there was a shooting in the 700 block of Peeler Road, then another one at Sunrise Apartments on Simonton Street, which intersects Peeler. "There was (Tipton County … [Read more...] about Covington Police investigating three drive-by shootings Monday night
The Terrific 20: A look at the top basketball players from Brighton, Covington, Munford and Tipton-Rosemark
[metaslider id=2949] The eight Tipton County-area high school basketball teams have a lot of talent. We talked to local coaches and a few other people in the know to come up with the 20 best. Here they are, in alphabetical order: BOYS Brandon Alston, Covington - A 6-4 forward who can move, Alston averaged 15 points and 10 boards a game last year. Alex Anderson, TRA - He’s 6-6 … [Read more...] about The Terrific 20: A look at the top basketball players from Brighton, Covington, Munford and Tipton-Rosemark
