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In Covington, board is set to vote on charter revision that would give mayor a vote

By Echo Day on January 12, 2021

Covington's board of mayor and aldermen will vote tonight on a charter revision that will make the mayor a voting member of the board and reduce the number of readings required for ordinances and not everyone is on board with it. At least one current alderman and a former alderwoman have spoken out against the proposed change, fearing a reduction in representation for the … [Read more...] about In Covington, board is set to vote on charter revision that would give mayor a vote

Edwards, Richardson and Sullivan elected in Covington alderman race

By Echo Day on November 4, 2020

In Covington, John E. Edwards and Chris Richardson won their elections to the board of mayor and aldermen. Edwards, who began serving as alderman after his father’s death,  had a District 1 seat for more than a decade before giving it up to run for mayor in 2018. Edwards lost to incumbent mayor Justin Hanson and decided to run again this year when Minnie Bommer decided against … [Read more...] about Edwards, Richardson and Sullivan elected in Covington alderman race

A look back at Covington’s only-known Juneteenth celebration

By Echo Day on June 18, 2020

[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

The Isaac Hayes festival kicks off tonight – here’s what you need to know

By Echo Day on August 16, 2019

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

District 1 citizens announce business boycott

By Echo Day on February 16, 2017

Some Covington residents have plans to begin boycotting businesses on Tuesdays and Fridays, said Jean Johnson.  Standing before the board of mayor and aldermen Tuesday night, she revealed this was the Plan B she announced would be forthcoming. In January, Johnson spoke on behalf of citizens in District 1 who believe mayor Justin Hanson acted unfairly by not appointing … [Read more...] about District 1 citizens announce business boycott

Doing the Right Thing: John Edwards on a legacy of activism and public service

By Echo Day on November 30, 2013

John Edwards relaxes in his seat, folding his hands in his lap while he thinks. “Quincy Barlow, Minnie Bommer, Mayor David Gordon,” he says with a smile, now curling his thumb and forefinger around his chin while listing other people who’ve influenced him. “Jimmy Naifeh, Jeff Huffman, of course my parents …” It’s a Tuesday afternoon and Edwards, who represents Covington’s … [Read more...] about Doing the Right Thing: John Edwards on a legacy of activism and public service

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