The Leader

Tipton County's Newspaper since 1886

Jeff Ireland

Stark basketball camp featuring Ja Morant gets started Monday

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Looking for camps your kids can get involved in this summer? Sign them up for the Stark’s Skill Academy hosted by Jonathan Stark, a former Munford High standout basketball player who also played collegiately and professionally. Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant, who was a teammate of Morant’s at Murray State, is scheduled to make an appearance at the camp. Stark graduated from … [Read more...] about Stark basketball camp featuring Ja Morant gets started Monday

County budget includes funding for new animal control facility and raises for cops

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The Tipton County Legislature passed a $152.9 million 2022-23 budget Monday night that includes raises for county employees, money for a new animal control facility and the same property tax rate as last year. Law enforcement employees with the Tipton County Sheriff's Office are receiving a $4,000 raise, which will be between eight and 11 percent, depending on the employee's … [Read more...] about County budget includes funding for new animal control facility and raises for cops

Brighton High graduate Dalton Rushing drafted by Los Angeles Dodgers

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The list of baseball players from Tipton County who have been drafted is not long. It got a little longer Sunday night. Live on ESPN, former baseball great Steve Sax announced that the Los Angeles Dodgers were selecting 2019 Brighton High School graduate Dalton Rushing with the 40th pick of the Major League Baseball draft. Rushing, who watched the draft in the baseball … [Read more...] about Brighton High graduate Dalton Rushing drafted by Los Angeles Dodgers

Brighton High graduate Caylee Comer signs softball scholarship with Mississippi College

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Northwest Mississippi Community College infielder and Brighton High graduate Caylee Comer recently signed with Mississippi College. Comer has been a valuable asset at the plate in her two seasons in Senatobia, becoming a mainstay at first base for the duration of her sophomore season and most of her freshman campaign. She has a career batting average of .338 with nine home … [Read more...] about Brighton High graduate Caylee Comer signs softball scholarship with Mississippi College