Saturday Covington will celebrate one of its natives with the annual Isaac Hayes Day. It was an idea born on Facebook, organizer John Edwards, a Covington alderman, told The Leader in 2017. "A guy was talking about how Isaac Hayes was the coolest guy to come through Memphis. I told him that he was probably the most famous person to come out of Covington. He replied, … [Read more...] about Annual Isaac Hayes Day in the Park set for Saturday
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John Edwards is on a mission to preserve Tipton County’s African-American history
John Edwards has been busy lately. On top of being re-elected to the Covington Board of Mayor and Aldermen late last year, the second-generation public servant is on a mission to preserve Tipton County’s African-American history before it’s too late. “We have to ensure there will be some record going forward,” he said. Edwards has built a website called Tipton County … [Read more...] about John Edwards is on a mission to preserve Tipton County’s African-American history
The Isaac Hayes festival kicks off tonight – here’s what you need to know
The third annual Isaac Hayes Day, during which the artist will be honored by his birthplace, will take place this weekend. A singer/songwriter, Hayes is best-known for his music and acting careers. He began performing in local night clubs after graduating from Manassas High School and became a session player for various acts at Stax Records by the early 1960s. He composed a … [Read more...] about The Isaac Hayes festival kicks off tonight – here’s what you need to know
Seven things to know about the legendary Isaac Hayes
Friday marks a decade since the death of world-renowned singer/songwriter Isaac Hayes, a Tipton County native, who will be celebrated in Covington next weekend. Though he moved to Memphis early on, Hayes never forgot his roots. Here are some of the highlights of his life and how he remained integrated with Tipton County. 1. He lived across from Steven Chapel M.B. Church Born … [Read more...] about Seven things to know about the legendary Isaac Hayes
Isaac Hayes to be celebrated Saturday
<?php echo do_shortcode('[metaslider id="8017"]'); ?> Saturday Covington will celebrate one of its natives with the inaugural Isaac Hayes Day. It was an idea born on Facebook, said organizer John Edwards, a Covington alderman. "A guy was talking about how Isaac Hayes was the coolest guy to come through Memphis. I told him that he was probably the most famous person to … [Read more...] about Isaac Hayes to be celebrated Saturday
Can ya dig it?: Inaugural Isaac Hayes Day approaching
<?php echo do_shortcode('[metaslider id="7995"]'); ?> COVINGTON – On Tuesday, three of Isaac Hayes's daughters stood behind mayor Justin Hanson as he read the famed singer's accomplishments. A singer/songwriter, Hayes is best-known for his music and acting careers. He began performing in local night clubs after graduating from Manassas High School and became a session … [Read more...] about Can ya dig it?: Inaugural Isaac Hayes Day approaching
