The Leader

Tipton County's Newspaper since 1886

Jeff Ireland

Covington football coach J.R. Kirby leaving to take head job at Henry County

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Family and opportunity.  Those are probably the best two words to explain why highly successful Covington football head coach J.R. Kirby is leaving the Chargers to take the same job at state power Henry County.  He made it official on Tuesday when he submitted his resignation to Tipton County Schools. Also on Tuesday he broke the news to Covington’s football … [Read more...] about Covington football coach J.R. Kirby leaving to take head job at Henry County

Munford’s season ends despite dramatic comeback

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It looked like it was over, then it didn't. Then, it was. Munford fell behind Hendersonville 41-20 Friday night at home in the third quarter of round one of the Class 5A state playoffs. The Cougars waged an improbable comeback and had a chance to tie the game late, but the Commandos ultimately won, 41-34, ending Munford's season. Munford running back Ty Stark scored on a … [Read more...] about Munford’s season ends despite dramatic comeback

Covington, Munford hosting first round playoff games

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The most exciting time of the season for high school football is here. Covington and Munford will each host first round playoff games tomorrow night. Here’s everything you need to know: What: Covington (8-2) vs. Hamilton (6-4) in the first round of the Class 3A state playoffs When: Friday at 7 p.m. Where: Covington Players to watch: QB Braden Gover, RB Skylan Smith, RB Azarion … [Read more...] about Covington, Munford hosting first round playoff games

Brighton, Covington sending runners to cross country state meet

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Covington and Brighton high schools will both be well-represented at the Class A-AA state cross country meet, which will be held Friday and Sanders Ferry Park in Hendersonville. Both the girls and boys cross country teams from Covington are headed to state following an impressive showing at the regional meet at Shelby Farms last week. Leading the girls’ team was Kinlee Carver, … [Read more...] about Brighton, Covington sending runners to cross country state meet

Sheriff’s Office, Covington Police Department solve overnight business burglary

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The Tipton County Sheriff's Office and Covington Police Department have partnered to solve an overnight business burglary. On Tuesday, Oct. 10 at approximately 11 p.m., TCSO deputies were patrolling businesses in Covington and observed a gray Dodge Charger driving southbound on Highway 51 without lights. The deputies initiated a traffic stop for the observed traffic violation. … [Read more...] about Sheriff’s Office, Covington Police Department solve overnight business burglary