[metaslider id="3840"] Donna Rhodes is standing at the back of the room with her head cocked toward her right shoulder, analyzing her work in progress. Trying to make her crow look as lifelike as possible is giving her fits of frustration. “Is this something you’d want to shoot out of a tree?” she jokingly asks museum volunteer Jim Harger as he passes by. She is one of nearly a … [Read more...] about Savvy Seniors: Art is an outlet after retirement
Tipton County Museum
The February Gardening Series begins Saturday – here’s what you need to know
The Tipton County Museum’s annual February Gardening Series will begin this Saturday. This year, attendees get an extra lecture for both the spring and fall events. “We have five lectures this year because there are five Saturdays in February,” said master gardener Sherl Rose, who is a support specialist at the museum. “Also, in October, there are five Saturdays, so when we … [Read more...] about The February Gardening Series begins Saturday – here’s what you need to know
The Tipton County Museum will host an exhibit featuring Tuskegee Airman Luke Weathers Jr.
Luke Weathers III was an adult when he realized his father’s legacy needed to be shared. He’d just started working and a friend introduced him as the son of Luke Weathers Jr., the famed Tuskegee Airman. “He laughed and said there were no African-American pilots and it was then when I realized that people didn’t really know the truth.” Weathers said he’s made it his mission to … [Read more...] about The Tipton County Museum will host an exhibit featuring Tuskegee Airman Luke Weathers Jr.
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
Vietnam veteran Rudolph Boykin Jr. honored as June 2017 Veteran of the Month
World War II veteran Rudolph Boykin Sr., was honored as the Veteran of the Month in March, and now his namesake, Rudolph Boykin Jr., has been selected as the June 2017 Veteran of the Month. He was nominated by family friend and fellow veteran John McBride. Boykin Jr. was the first son and third born of 14 children to Boykin, Sr. and his wife, Annie Sue Flowers on June 6, 1948 … [Read more...] about Vietnam veteran Rudolph Boykin Jr. honored as June 2017 Veteran of the Month
Victor Johnson celebrated at June 2016 Veteran of the Month
Covington native Victor Johnson was recently honored as the June Veteran of the Month by the Tipton County Veterans Council at a ceremony held at the Tipton County Museum, Veteran Memorial and Nature Center in Covington. Nominated by City of Covington District 1 Alderwoman Minnie Bommer who told those gathered for the recognition ceremony that Victor grew up here and he makes … [Read more...] about Victor Johnson celebrated at June 2016 Veteran of the Month
