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Pictured above right, 14-year-old Will Kimes of Brighton receives his Eagle Scout neckerchief from his troop leader Jayson Taylor. Photo by Sherri Onorati
Achieving the pinnacle of excellence
Its esteemed designation belongs to a president, numerous astronauts, generals, admirals, CEOs, judges, lawyers, TV personalities and many more. Its name is synonymous with dedication and honor; si...
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Scandals are a small town's best friend
Normally, you wouldn’t think that mayhem, murder and scandals would be partners in a comedy but then, it is almost Halloween and anything is possible. This weekend, the Ruffin Theater will presen...
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Self-taught canners preserve as in days of old
By Sherri onorati sonorati@covingtonleader.com A French candy maker and brewer named Nicolas Appert developed the process of food preservation, more commonly known as canning, in 1810 for French ...
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Dr. Dejo Viprakasit, Tipton County s first and only urologist, is surrounded by his loyal staff, Donna Lunceford, left and Teresa Blankenship, right. Lunceford has worked for Dr. Vip, as he is known, for the past 17 years and Teresa has worked as his assistant for more than 31 years. He will be retiring from practice on Aug. 31 after more than 33 years of service to the residents of Tipton County. Photo by Sherri Onorati
‘Dr.Vip’ closes chapter in Tipton County history
August 31 marks the end of an era – one that a series of circumstances led to its by-chance evolvement in Tipton County. Dr. Dejo Viprakasit is retiring after more than 33 years of practicing med...
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  • CASA graduates expands its reach
    by Sherri Onorati, sonorati@covingtonleader.com
    08.25.11 - 03:02 pm
  • Nonagenarian's longevity comes from faith in God and living right
    by Sherri Onorati, sonorati@covingtonleader.com
    08.11.11 - 09:51 am
  • Seasoned painter doing what she likes best
    by Tyler Lindsey, tlindsey@covingtonleader.com
    07.14.11 - 12:08 am
  • Sportsplex offers fitness classes for everyone
    by Tyler Lindsey, tlindsey@covingtonleader.com
    10.28.10 - 12:39 am
  • Local author releases second book
    by Sherri Onorati, sonorati@covingtonleader.com
    04.08.10 - 08:37 am
  • 'Mama' Jennie celebrates 91 years
    by Sherri Onorati, sonorati@covingtonleader.com
    01.21.10 - 12:00 am
  • Beloved restaurant, antique store to close its doors
    by Sherri Onorati, sonorati@covingtonleader.com
    01.21.10 - 12:00 am
  • The Way We Were: County's seen worse temperatures
    by Sherri Onorati, sonorati@covingtonleader.com
    01.13.10 - 11:14 pm
    • VFW looks to increase its membership rolls
    by Sherri Onorati, sonorati@covingtonleader.com
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    After a period of in-activeness and reorganization, the Covington branch of the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Ray-Pinner Post 4840 is working hard to reestablish its post and to increase its membe...