🌱 Covington resident named in latest Sevier County arrest report
What's up Covington! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Covington resident named in latest Sevier County arrest report
- Why a Covington grandmother poured hours into a Choctaw homecoming
Also on today's calendar: Brighton Boys Varsity Soccer @ Covington.
Today's riddle: What did the inventor of the knock-knock joke win? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Friday: Partly sunny and very warm, with a high of 89 and low of 68 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Saturday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, temps: high: 74, low: 45.
- Sunday: Sunny and pleasant, with a high of 72 and low of 48 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Arrests April 16 (themountainpress.com) — A Covington resident is listed among several people recently booked into the Sevier County Jail, facing a charge related to sex offender reporting. The roundup details multiple arrests from April 14, including alleged assaults, DUI, and other offenses, with bond amounts and custody status noted for each individual. 
• Daily Jigsaw: Choctaw homecoming (dailymemphian.com) — A Covington resident, Shelly Bell, helped organize the recent Chucalissa Homecoming Festival so her many grandchildren can stay connected to their Choctaw heritage. Her efforts are highlighted through a jigsaw puzzle feature that invites readers to explore festival imagery in an interactive way.
📸 Around Covington
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★ Featured events ★
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Fayette Ware JV Baseball @ Covington
Covington High School, 803 S College St, Covington
4:30 pm
Monday April 20
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Other local events
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Cookie and Cosplay
Tipton County Public Library , 3149 Hwy 51 S. , Covington
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Brighton Boys Varsity Soccer @ Covington
Covington High School , 803 S College St , Covington
6:30 pm
Saturday April 18
Tuesday April 21
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Jackson North Side Boys Varsity Soccer @ Covington
Covington High School , 803 S College St , Covington
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Halls Varsity Baseball @ Ripley
Ripley High School , 254 S Jefferson St , Ripley
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Cookie and Cosplay
Tipton County Public Library , 3149 Hwy 51 S. , Covington
8:00 am -
Vegan Block Party
IKEA , 7900 Ikea Way , Cordova
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⚡️NEW DATE!!⚡️ Brynn Browder
The Historic Ruffin Theater , 113 W Pleasant Ave , Covington
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Mid-South Food Truck Festival
IKEA , 7900 Ikea Way , Cordova
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Children’s Storytime
Lauderdale County Library , 120 Lafayette Ave , Ripley
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Brighton Cardinals vs Bolivar Central Tigers
Brighton High School , 8045 US-51 , Brighton
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Brighton Cardinals vs Dyer County Choctaws
Brighton High School , 8045 US-51 , Brighton
6:00 pm
Friday April 17
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🗞 Nearby News
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Millington
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- UNA sophomore Gannon McNees makes history with U.S. Navy Fleet Band selection (whnt.com)
Ok Covington! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: The NO-BELL prize (Thank you Gina M. for sending it in!)
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