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Election commission: Good turnout in early voting
Early voting is beginning to wrap up and many voters in Tipton County have been taking advantage of it. As of 4:30 p.m. on Monday, 3,330 people had voted in the election. However, the outcome of t...
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School board to offer performance incentives
Over the recent years, the number of students enrolled in Tipton County schools has increased at a trend of about 4-6 percent, which resulted in a considerable amount of staff additions. This yea...
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Gilt Edge loses mayor to illness
GILT EDGE – The small town of Gilt Edge is mourning the loss of its beloved mayor Wayne Sloan who passed away Saturday. In addition to being mayor for the past eight years, Sloan, 72, was a re...
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Covington: Shopping at home paying off
At the Covington City Council meeting, held on Tuesday, July 14, it was reported that many citizens of Tipton County are buying more goods and services at home after the council received reports f...
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Rockin' for cancer research
by Echo Day, eday@covingtonleader.com
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MUNFORD - In an effort to raise money for cancer research, Saturday night RJ's Restaurant will host the Mighty Electric St. Jude Band. The band will headline the restaurant's fourth annual Crawfis...
Hickory Withe to perform at the Ruffin
by Sherri Onorati, sonorati@covingtonleader.com
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This weekend’s free Bluegrass concert held at the historic Ruffin Theater features the traditional sounds of Hickory Withe Bluegrass. Named after Hickory Withe, a historic community founded in 18...
TCSO searching for missing teen
by Echo Day, eday@covingtonleader.com
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Authorities are looking for the help of the public in locating a missing teen. On Jan. 26, Whitney Pruitt, 16, was reported missing by per parents. She left her vehicle in the parking lot of a l...
Black History Month: The history of black economics empowerment
by Sherri Onorati, sonorati@covingtonleader.com
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This year’s Black History theme is the History of Black Economics Empowerment. In keeping with 2010 theme, The Leader will be highlighting black-owned businesses in Tipton County and the contributi...
Burlison mayor approves of new projects
by Echo Day, eday@covingtonleader.com
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BURLISON – The Tennessee Valley Authority has proposed improvements in the electric service it provides to Covington and Burlison and the plans have received a nod of approval from Burlison Mayor F...
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