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Brighton midfielder J Kiphut signs soccer scholarship with Dyersburg State
Brighton senior J Kiphut has a unique first name. It’s not an initial. Just J. She also has a unique skill set as a soccer player and that’s what drew attention from more than one college soccer coach during her senior year, during which she led the Lady Cardinals to their first appearance in the state tournament. Dyersburg State Community College coach Robert Luttrell reached out to her last fall.…
Spanyada Adams indicted in 2022 murder of Betty Goheen
A Covington man was indicted this week for killing a woman in Covington in 2022. Betty Goheen, of Munford, was found dead at a home…
‘Everybody’s going to be proud of them’: Crestview schools demolished, prepare for rebuild
All that remains of Crestview Elementary and Middle schools are piles. Cinder blocks. Bricks. Rebar. The iconic blue tiles, which were once laid near the…
Atoka native William Ballard serves aboard Norfolk-based USS Ross
Petty Officer 3rd Class William Ballard, a native of Atoka serves aboard a U.S. Navy warship operating out of Norfolk, Va. Ballard graduated in 2020…
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Brighton midfielder J Kiphut signs soccer scholarship with Dyersburg State
Brighton senior J Kiphut has a unique first name. It’s not an initial. Just J. She also has a unique skill set as a soccer player and that’s what drew…
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Brighton’s Pierce Meacham signs with Cumberland University
In this day and age, young athletes (in college and in high school) quite often move on to what they perceive as greener pastures. That’s not Pierce Meacham’s style. Despite…
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Munford is first Tipton County boys’ basketball team to make state in 38 years
By Thomas Sellers Jr. By the end of Monday night, the legend of Munford senior JaDyn Lee grew about 10-fold. Meanwhile, his classmate Eli Patrick walked off the Munford Gymnasium…
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Wells Kitchen announces closures after more than a quarter century
File photo The heart of Brighton’s small-town charm, Wells Kitchen, has closed its doors permanently following a devastating fire and the loss of co-owner Emily Crocker Schmitz. The restaurant, a family-run staple known for its home-cooked meals and welcoming atmosphere, had been a community gathering place for decades. The fire,…
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Munford announces Chick-fil-A, Starbucks coming to South Tipton
If premium coffee and chicken sandwiches are your thing, Munford is going to be your kinda town. On Monday, Mayor Dwayne Cole announced both Starbucks and Chick-fil-A are set to open new locations along Highway 51 S, adding to the city’s growing business community. After resolving legal issues related to…
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Six officers indicted by TBI for assault on murder suspect
Six law enforcement officers from multiple West Tennessee agencies are facing criminal charges following an investigation into allegations of excessive force during an October 2024 arrest. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation launched its investigation at the request of 29th Judicial District Attorney General Danny Goodman after a police pursuit ended…
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