[metaslider id=5389] National Nurses Week comes every year in early May. With COVID-19 gripping the country, it has taken on special significance this year. Covington Mayor Justin Hanson and the Covington Fire Department made sure the city's nurses were recognized appropriately with a stop by Magnolia Creek Nursing and Rehabilitation on Monday. Hanson read a proclamation … [Read more...] about City of Covington recognizes National Nurses Week at Magnolia Creek
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April 23: Are we going back to normal next week?
Gov. Bill Lee announced this week his intentions for phased re-opening beginning next week, citing the number of new cases day-over-day was showing a 14-day downward trend. That suggestion has been a point of contention in the state. For instance, COVID-19 Case Tracking by the Tennessee State Data Center shows the number of active cases dropped on April 15, but has … [Read more...] about April 23: Are we going back to normal next week?
A look back: Political moves and missteps in the 2010s
As we begin a new decade we wanted to have a look back at the things that made news – good, bad and inspiring – from 2010-19. It was a decade with unspeakable tragedy, politicians behaving badly, extreme weather and small towns rallying around their own in a way others cannot. This is part two of our series and it covers local politics. The other parts in this series cover the … [Read more...] about A look back: Political moves and missteps in the 2010s
Covington mayor says Wednesday’s shooting spree was domestic terrorism
Sitting in his office mid-morning Thursday, Covington Mayor Justin Hanson sighed as he pushed the button to power up the Keurig behind his desk. He said he didn't get much sleep the night before, a night riddled with an unprecedented number of shootings in the heart of the city and several people injured by gunfire. "No one is more troubled over this and disturbed over this … [Read more...] about Covington mayor says Wednesday’s shooting spree was domestic terrorism
