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
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After four deadly wrecks, a traffic study will be done at Rialto and Hwy. 51
COVINGTON – The Tennessee Department of Transportation will conduct a study at Hwy. 51 and Rialto after several people died in accidents at the intersection in recent months. Covington Fire Chief Richard Griggs announced the request for the study in a public safety committee meeting last Tuesday. Unbeknownst to him at the time of his request, he said, the Tennessee Highway … [Read more...] about After four deadly wrecks, a traffic study will be done at Rialto and Hwy. 51
Two Covington men died in an accident near Rialto Monday afternoon
Two Covington men died in an accident in north Covington Monday afternoon. According to the Tennessee Highway Patrol, David "Snake" Mauldin, 55, and Randy Sage, 56, were killed when the Chevrolet Impala they were in pulled out in front of a semi at Hwy. 51 North and Rialto Road. The Impala was traveling east across the highway, from Leigh's Chapel to Rialto Road, and after … [Read more...] about Two Covington men died in an accident near Rialto Monday afternoon
Project tracker: In Covington, concrete phase of Hwy. 51 paving in progress
COVINGTON – The concrete phase of the Hwy. 51 paving project began this week. Tennessee Department of Transportation crews have been working overnight on curb ramp installation between Winn Avenue and Hope Street, which is the area of the highway stretching from St. Alphonsus Catholic Church to Walgreens. The five intersections with traffic lights will be brought up to ADA … [Read more...] about Project tracker: In Covington, concrete phase of Hwy. 51 paving in progress
