of the Confederate Monument in Covington – One of the Largest Crowds Ever Assembled in Town Playing Bands, Waving Flags, Marching Soldiers and Patriotic Speeches – Gala Day for the Old Veterans After many years of zealous work and activity on the part of good women and patriotic men of our county and many liberal …
This article, written by Echo Day, was originally printed int he Covington Leader on Feb 11, 2021 The Blue Flame is no longer standing and the memories of the time when it hosted legendary Blues musicians have begun to fade. Located near present-day WKBL Drive in Covington, the nightclub was once the place where B.B. …
Covington once hosted Blues legends B.B. King, Bobby “Blue” Bland and Muddy Waters Read More »
The following article, written by Sherri Onorati, was first published in the Covington Leader Feb 26, 2021 During the early years of the Covington Leader, each week one could find a very short paragraph titled “Colored Folks” which would provide a few sentences of news thought to be of interest to the county’s African American …
This article, written by Sherri Onorati, first appeared in the Covington Leader on Feb. 7, 2020 Since 1976, the month of February has been celebrated as Black History Month – an opportunity to dedicate an entire month to celebrating and educating Americans across the country and the world on the achievements and amazing accomplishments of …
Black History Month: Mason’s John W. Boyd went from slavery to the statehouse Read More »
IN MEMORY OF PAUL L. RICE Died in France, October 23, 1918. One precious to our heart has gone; The voice we loved is stilled; The place made vacant in our home Can never more be filled. Our Father in His wisdom called The boy His love had given, And though on earth the body …
Raymond B. Sutton, son of Mrs. James Stephenson, of Memphis, and grandson of Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Gray, of Brighton, was killed in France on October 24. The news of his death reached the family through a letter from his friend and comrade, Harry L. Witt, to his paternal grandfather, Mr. W. C. Sutton, …
Leon Dozier, 29-year-old veteran of Army service in World War II is the new commander of Tipton County Post 67 of the American Legion. Mr. Dozier is a permanent civil service employee in the Covington Post Office. The new commander replaces Hollis I. Moore as head of the American Legion. Mr. Dozier’s election took place …
Sarah Foust (1879-1956) with students in Milton, Pennsylvania May 13, 1902. By Sherri Onorati, published in The Leader on June 21. 2012 Not much is known about Bowden School. Teacher pay records show that it was in existence in 1911 but school records at the Tipton County School Board are few and the only teacher …
Interviewer Miss Irene RobertsonPerson interviewed Maria Sutton Clements of De Valls Bluff, Ark.Age: Between 85 and 90 “Miss, I don’t know a whole heap bout Mr. Wimbeish. I don’t know no other name that what they all call him. Some I heard say it like Wimbush. He was a great big man, big in here …
Interviewer: Miss Irene Robertson PersonPerson Interviewed: Maria Sutton ClemmentsLocation: DeValls Bluff, Ark.Age: Between 85 and 90 yearsOccupation: Cook I don’t know jes how old I is. Yes mum I show do member the war jes lack as if it was yesterday. I was born in Lincoln County, Georgia. My old mistress was named Frances Sutton. She was a real …
