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Thursday Night Special: Munford hosts Covington in season opener tonight; Brighton, TRA play Friday

By Jeff Ireland on August 19, 2021

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

By Jeff Ireland on August 18, 2021

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

By Jeff Ireland on August 17, 2021

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

By Jeff Ireland on August 5, 2021

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

By Jeff Ireland on August 3, 2021

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

By Jeff Ireland on August 3, 2021

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

By Jeff Ireland on July 29, 2021

[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

By Jeff Ireland on July 27, 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

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