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A family dinner gone wild in "Having Your Cake," a one-act play showing at the Ruffin Theater. The theater is hosting "An Evening at the Ruffin" this weekend, which will feature four one-act plays. Photos by Tyler Lindsey. One-Act plays featured at Ruffin Theater
Get ready to laugh and cry this weekend when the historic Ruffin Theater hosts “An Evening at the Ruffin.” The production will be held this Friday and Saturday, July 30-31, at 7 p.m. and on Sunday...
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Erwin's not just a meal, but an experience
Located in the quiet countryside on Bride Road, Erwin’s Steakhouse has been serving people from all over for almost 12 years. With its down-home feel and mouth-watering menu items, it is no ...
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An original photograph of actor Van Heflin on the set of the movie "Shane" in the 1950 s. Hatchie River store brings back old style
There is a certain presence that can be felt at the Hatchie River Emporium and Haberdashery. Maybe it is the old creaking floors, the legacy of the bulding, the antiquies in the store or the ghost...
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A painting for sale from local artist Janet Beaver. Patina features local art, framing on Square
The definition of patina is something that has grown beautiful with age or use. This is why “Patina” is the perfect name for the store that resides on the southwest corner of the Covington Court S...
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New officers in Jackson
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Jackson Business and Professional Women of Jackson, Tennessee, is pleased to announce its new officers for 2010-2011. They are: President: Beth Bates, attorney at West Tennessee Legal Services, I...
Band rebounds from blackout on Beale
by Tyler Lindsey, tlindsey@covingtonleader.com
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As four Brighton High School teenagers grew in excitement, an electrical blackout spread through Beale Street canceling their appearance in Battle of the Bands last Friday night, July 23. A flock ...
One-Act plays featured at Ruffin Theater
by Tyler Lindsey, tlindsey@covingtonleader.com
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Get ready to laugh and cry this weekend when the historic Ruffin Theater hosts “An Evening at the Ruffin.” The production will be held this Friday and Saturday, July 30-31, at 7 p.m. and on Sunday,...
Military Matters
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Navy Seaman Recruit Glen D. Gosa, son of Deborah L. and David L. Gosa of Atoka, Tenn., recently completed U.S. Navy basic training at Recruit Training Command, Great Lakes, Ill. During the eight-...
Church bread pantry thrives with community help
by Tiffany Holland, tholland@covingtonleader.com
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With a chance to give back to the community, the Bread of Life Food Pantry has been busy. The First United Methodist Church in Covington opened a bread pantry to halp alleviate hunger among needy p...
Getting to know me…
by Margaret Fleming, Special to The Leader
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So … eight months into retirement and I am still but a novice, however there have been several epiphanies, including some that I could have done without. I have not been one to spend long periods ...