A couple of seasons ago, Covington head coach J.R. Kirby took a trip to Trenton to scout Milan. The game was played on a Thursday night and that gave Kirby an idea. What if the Munford-Covington season opener was played on a Thursday night? He talked to administrators at both schools and everybody agreed it was a good idea. Last year’s season opener was going to be played on a … [Read more...] about Thursday Night Special: Munford hosts Covington in season opener tonight; Brighton, TRA play Friday
2021 FOOTBALL PREVIEW: Chargers want to settle things on the field this season
HEAD COACH: J.R. Kirby (3rd season) LAST YEAR: 8-3, forfeit loss to Milan in second round of Class 3A playoffs RETURNING STARTERS: 4 offense, 7 defense KEY RETURNING PLAYERS: QB Jalen Fayne, DB A.C. Mason-Young, RB Jamarion Dowell, LB Christian Barbee, RB Torris Smith, OL Chris Godwin, OL Dorian Robinson, OL Deondre Dyson, DL Eumorrion Flowers, DL Ian Robinson KEY PLAYERS … [Read more...] about 2021 FOOTBALL PREVIEW: Chargers want to settle things on the field this season
2021 FOOTBALL PREVIEW: Tipton-Rosemark Rebels are already comfortable with new coach
HEAD COACH: William Dean (1st season) LAST YEAR: 2-7, missed playoffs RETURNING STARTERS: 5 offense, 5 defense KEY RETURNING PLAYERS: QB Payne Fullen, WR/QB Sam Cannon, WR/RB Ellis Fullen, OL Gibson Phillips, OL Thomas Patton, OL Ben Wilson, DB Aiden Petrowski, K Nathan Washington, DB Jonathan Stewart, WR Gavin West KEY PLAYERS LOST: LB Tucker James, RB Tiger Vinson, OL … [Read more...] about 2021 FOOTBALL PREVIEW: Tipton-Rosemark Rebels are already comfortable with new coach
Tractor pull coming to Covington Saturday night
Who’s tractor and/or truck can pull the heaviest stuff? That question will be answered Saturday night at Covington’s Cobb-Parr Memorial Park when the United States Pullers Association comes to town for a tractor and truck pull. The event will also serve as a fundraiser for local woman Liz Buckley Turner, who is battling cancer. Things get started in the riding arena at 7 p.m. … [Read more...] about Tractor pull coming to Covington Saturday night
Fast-food restaurant Jack’s opens for business in Covington tomorrow
Another well-known chain restaurant is about to open in Covington. A little more than a year after Zaxby's opened for business on the south side of town, Jack's will open its doors for business in the morning on the north side. Construction began a few months ago at 930 Highway 51 North, across the street from Naifeh's Cash Saver and next door to Walgreens. It's a fast-food … [Read more...] about Fast-food restaurant Jack’s opens for business in Covington tomorrow
Pancho Chumley is retiring after 15 years as Tipton County sheriff
After 34 years in law enforcement, including the last 15 as Tipton County sheriff, Pancho Chumley is retiring. Chumley issued a press release to Tipton County Executive Jeff Huffman and the county commission today to say he is stepping down at the end of this month. "I am blessed to have served with some of the most professional and dedicated men and women in law enforcement … [Read more...] about Pancho Chumley is retiring after 15 years as Tipton County sheriff
Brighton, Covington, Munford, TRA preparing for season openers in three weeks
[metaslider id=9235] This time last year, with the COVID pandemic wreaking havoc, trying to prepare for a high school football was, well, trying. Players had to practice and work out in small groups, temperatures were taken daily, cleanliness was taken to the extreme and there was a feeling of uncertainty about whether the season would even be played. This year, as the area’s … [Read more...] about Brighton, Covington, Munford, TRA preparing for season openers in three weeks
Wendy’s is coming to Munford, hopefully by the end of 2021
The stretch of commercial real estate on the west side of Highway 51 between McLaughlln Drive and Munford Avenue has been a hot topic of conversation in South Tipton County for more than 20 years now. For many years there were rumors that a Target was coming to Munford. That never happened. Development has been slow, with McDonald's locating at the corner of McLaughlin and … [Read more...] about Wendy’s is coming to Munford, hopefully by the end of 2021
