There's never been an official title for "most connected person in Tipton County." If there were such a thing, there's little doubt Gladys Whitley, who died April 16 at the age of 90, would have earned that distinction several times during her lifetime. Known for her gift of gab and outgoing personality, Whitley worked for many years as a First State Bank teller, was an … [Read more...] about Community leader Gladys Whitley passes away at 90
Brighton, Munford baseball split two as district schedule winds down
Munford had a chance sew up the number one seed in next month's district tournament with a two-game sweep of Brighton. It didn't happen, though. Brighton won the first game Monday and Munford won game two on Tuesday. That means Munford (18-7 overall, 6-2 District 14-AAA) and Brighton (11-11, 4-2) would finish tied atop the regular season standings if Brighton beats Covington … [Read more...] about Brighton, Munford baseball split two as district schedule winds down
Brighton, Covington, Munford battling for district supremacy
After the softball games that took place over the past seven days between Brighton, Covington and Munford, the District 14-AAA tournament should be interesting. Munford handed Brighton its first district loss of the season on Tuesday. Last Thursday, Covington got some revenge against Munford with a dramatic 2-1 win. Brighton still has the inside track to the regular season … [Read more...] about Brighton, Covington, Munford battling for district supremacy
Covington standout CorTayza Flowers taking talents to Southwest Tennessee CC
When CorTayza Flowers transferred from Brighton High School to Covington in advance of the 2020-21 basketball season, Covington head coach Katrisha Glass knew she was getting a good player. But she already had three really good seniors - Felia Fayne, Kalynn Howard and DaNiyasia Robinson - on the roster who had played together for multiple seasons. "She came in at a time when … [Read more...] about Covington standout CorTayza Flowers taking talents to Southwest Tennessee CC
Pair of Munford High School fundraising golf scrambles coming up
Fans of Munford High School and/or golf will have a couple of opportunities over the next two weekends to have some fun and support their program. First up is the Second Annual Johnnie Jones Classic Golf Tournament Presented by Covington Family Dental, Munford Pharmacy, Draingo and Landrum Heating and Air. It will be held this Saturday, April 23, at Forest Hill Golf Course in … [Read more...] about Pair of Munford High School fundraising golf scrambles coming up
Munford’s offense stays in high gear during blowout of Haywood
The Munford Lady Cougar offense has been on fire lately, scoring double-digit runs its last four games. That trend continued Thursday night at home vs. Haywood in a key District 14-AAA game. Lexi Billings hit a three-run homer in the bottom of the first inning and it was all Munford (8-3 overall, 1-1 district) the rest of the way in a 16-0 win that ended after three … [Read more...] about Munford’s offense stays in high gear during blowout of Haywood
With 10 homers in nine games, Brighton Lady Cardinals on track for record-setting season
It's hard, if not impossible, to find records for most homers hit by a high school softball team in a season. It's safe to say, however, that Brighton is on track to hit the most in program history. Heading into last night's district showdown at Munford, the Lady Cardinals had hit eight homers in eight games, led by six from Brie Howard. Last night was more of the same as … [Read more...] about With 10 homers in nine games, Brighton Lady Cardinals on track for record-setting season
Brighton’s Darrien Lewis signs football scholarship with Bethel University
If there was a postseason honor to be had last year, Brighton linebacker Darrien Lewis won it. In addition to being named all-region for the fourth straight season, he was named all-metro and all-state and also won the National Football Association Foundation Scholar Athlete Award. Considering Lewis also boasts a 3.4 grade point average and a 28 on the ACT, he was recruited … [Read more...] about Brighton’s Darrien Lewis signs football scholarship with Bethel University
