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The Town of Mason recently broke ground on an upgrade to their current water system. From left to right, Ricky Oakley, Heathcoat and Davis; Chad Austin, Ronald Franks Construction; Eddie Johnson, Ronald Franks Construction; Brad Thompson, assistant to Congressman John Tanner; Alton Heathcoat, Heathcoat and Davis; Mason Mayor David Ward; Frank Weaver, Bank of Mason; Joel Lewis, Gephart Electric; Betsy Wigington, Community Development Partners; and Chris Trimble, Town of Mason. Courtesy photo Water system improvements begin in Mason
MASON – The Town of Mason broke ground last week on a project which will improve the city’s infrastructure. And the improvements, said mayor David Ward, will come at no increased cost to ...
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Project Play material discovered to burn easily
The Project Play fire which occurred the evening of Tuesday, Feb. 16 was the major topic of discussion during the Feb. 23 meeting of the Covington Board of Mayor and Aldermen. “There is an a...
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Formal charges expected in playground fire
COVINGTON – Formal charges were expected to be filed Wednesday against juveniles officials believe set the blaze that destroyed a Covington playground. Sources said the case was turned over to ...
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Covington police make many drug arrests
COVINGTON – Police have been working diligently to get drugs off of Covington’s streets, seizing more than four pounds of marijuana and other drugs in recent weeks. Last week, a search wa...
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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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