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In tears On Friday, Jan. 20, convicted murderer Jacob Brown, 17, took the stand during his sentencing hearing. Prosecutor Walt Freeland asked Brown whether or not his hallucinations would win again should he eventually be released, Brown told him, “It’s a possibility.” Brown was later sentenced to life without parole. Photo by Echo Day
In tears On Friday, Jan. 20, convicted murderer Jacob Brown, 17, took the stand during his sentencing hearing. Prosecutor Walt Freeland asked Brown whether or not his hallucinations would win again should he eventually be released, Brown told him, “It’s a possibility.” Brown was later sentenced to life without parole. Photo by Echo Day
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Petty, county budget and accounts director, dies
by Echo Day, eday@covingtonleader.com
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On Saturday, Jan. 21, Tipton County Budgets and Accounting Director Bruce Petty died as a result of complications from lung cancer. Petty, 58, had been employed with the county for 35 years and co...
Father charged with shaking 5-month-old
by Echo Day, eday@covingtonleader.com
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A Ripley man was arrested last week and charged with child abuse after shaking his infant daughter to the point of injury. On Saturday, Jan. 14, the Tipton County Sheriff’s Office received a repor...
Gilt Edge mayor, recorder announce resignations
by Echo Day, eday@covingtonleader.com
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In separate letters to residents, both Gilt Edge mayor Phillip Nelson and recorder Jeff Hunter have resigned their positions. Hunter, who resigned on Sunday, Jan. 15, said his duties as recorder c...
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Chargers surge past Cardinals late
by Steve Holt, sports@covingtonleader.com
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A raucous, rowdy packed house in Castellaw Gym was treated to a seesaw renewal of the Covington-Brighton rivalry on Friday night that saw CHS pull off the mild upset, 52-45. The fourth quarter was...
Lady Chargers' defense too much for Brighton
by Steve Holt, sports@covingtonleader.com
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Covington had the best of the in-county girls rivalry game Friday night in Covington. Due to a superior defensive effort that forced 30 Brighton turnovers and an aggressive attack on the Brighton...
Munford girls take first league loss
by Jeff Ireland, jireland@covingtonleader.com
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The Lady Cougars saw Dyer County turn the tables on them Friday night in Newbern. After erasing early deficits in a pair of recent wins over Millington and Bolton, Munford allowed the Lady Chocta...
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