The Leader

Tipton County's Newspaper since 1886

Jeff Ireland

Three aldermen sworn in at Munford board meeting

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The Munford Board of Mayor and Aldermen had a new look at its monthly meeting on Monday night. Steve Childress and Richard Cramer, who were elected to the board earlier this month, were sworn in by County Executive Jeff Huffman and took part in their first meeting. Jack Bomar, who was re-elected four a third four-year term, was also sworn in at the beginning of the … [Read more...] about Three aldermen sworn in at Munford board meeting

Covington erases memory of last season with win that sends Chargers to semifinals

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[metaslider id=11570] Last year Covington's season ended with a controversial loss at Dyersburg in the state quarterfinals. The year before that the Chargers' season was stopped by COVID-19. Neither Trojans nor global pandemic could slow down the Chargers this time around. Using its typical dominant rushing attack and stellar defense, Covington beat Dyersburg 24-10 Friday … [Read more...] about Covington erases memory of last season with win that sends Chargers to semifinals

Brighton catcher Brie Howard goes D-I with Austin Peay signing

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When Brighton softball coach Robin Jacobs says Brie Howard is one of the best players to come through his program, that's saying something considering how much talent has played for the Lady Cardinals over the years. Howard, a two-time all-state catcher, solidified her status as a Lady Cardinal great last Friday when she signed a softball scholarship with Division I Austin … [Read more...] about Brighton catcher Brie Howard goes D-I with Austin Peay signing

Basketball preview: Brighton boys looking to leave rough season in rearview mirror

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Head coach: Stan Gatlin (ninth season) Last season: 4-18, lost in district tournament Key players lost: Ken Hennings, Darrien Lewis, C.J. Bonner Key players returning: Jalen Terry, Nick Moore, Tyler Alston, Monterio Clark Brighton head coach Stan Gatlin has been around long enough to admit when a season did not go well, and last year's did not as Brighton managed just four … [Read more...] about Basketball preview: Brighton boys looking to leave rough season in rearview mirror

Dyersburg State CC soccer team wraps up historic season

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The Dyersburg State Community College women's soccer team, which is based in Covington, has gotten better and better since the program began five years ago. And the 2022 season was further evidence of that. The Lady Eagles beat Columbia State last month for the first time in school history 2-1 and made the conference title game for the first time. Motlow State, a … [Read more...] about Dyersburg State CC soccer team wraps up historic season