His mom, Teresa Duvall of Covington, calls him an adrenaline junkie, but U. S. Army Staff Sergeant Justin Allen Brenner, is just carrying on the family business… albeit, with a little more flair. Growing up Brenner knew he was destined to join the military. His beloved grandfather, Brian Gibbs of Drummonds, was a 26-year Navy veteran, serving during Vietnam and on two aircraft … [Read more...] about Tipton County Staff Sergeant jumps with Army’s Golden Knights
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Mason’s Ahmid Doggett served and died during World War I
During the First World War, Tipton County lost both Black and white sons to the ravages of war, as grief knows no color and death does not discriminate. Ahmid D. Doggett of Mason, was born on Sept. 15, 1886, one of seven children born to Andrew T. Doggett and Sylvia Glass. His parents, both widowers, were married Oct. 12, 1885 in Mason in a hopeful attempt at finding love and … [Read more...] about Mason’s Ahmid Doggett served and died during World War I
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
