Commission tables request to allow alcohol sales at Covington County arena
Apr 14, 2026
After hearing a public proposal to rent the arena for a multi-act concert, the Covington County Commission voted to table a decision on permitting alcohol sales so staff can gather fire‑marshal/inspector guidance, insurance and contract details before the April 28 meeting.
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The Covington County Commission on April 14 heard a request from Michael Hughes to rent the county arena for a multi-act concert and allow on-site alcohol sales for the event. Hughes, who said the promoter would carry liability coverage, described a schedule of acts and said security plans would scale with ticket sales.
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