There are a lot of young fishing enthusiasts in Tipton County. Starting this fall, those people who attend Brighton High School will have a chance to do what they love and compete for their school. Brantley Tillman, an administrator at Brighton High, tried to form the school's first bass fishing team last year, but COVID ruined those plans. This year, however, things are … [Read more...] about Bass fishing team getting started at Brighton High School
Marty McDivitt case wraps up with a guilty plea to 50 more charges
It appears as though the Marty McDivitt saga is finally over. A little more than two years after McDivitt, the former owner of McDivitt Motors in Covington, was initially arrested on various crimes related to his business practices, he pleaded guilty to 50 more charges Friday in Tipton County Circuit Court. Sentencing related to those 50 charges will run concurrent to the 15 … [Read more...] about Marty McDivitt case wraps up with a guilty plea to 50 more charges
Atoka Nar-Anon is helping loved ones of addicts get their lives back on track
For years and years one Atoka couple kept giving their adult son money because he said he needed it to pay rent and his car note. "It was just help, help, help and nothing was changing," said Sara, whose real name is not being used. "I found out later on it was probably not going to what he was asking." About three years ago, Sara's son finally told her he was addicted to … [Read more...] about Atoka Nar-Anon is helping loved ones of addicts get their lives back on track
Local artist La’Shune Williams is working hard to build his brand
[metaslider id=9161] When Covington native La'Shune Williams was about 10 years old, he saw his mother draw a picture of a flower. He proceeded to copy his mother's drawing and realized he had a knack for art. "Everything kind of went from there," said Williams, who is now 27. "I was drawing everything I saw and figured out I was kind of good at drawing." Today he's got a … [Read more...] about Local artist La’Shune Williams is working hard to build his brand
Tipton County houses are going for $30,000 over listing in unprecedented seller’s market
Christine Christmas of Covington Realty and Auction and Tamara Harrald of Exit Realty Blues City have each been selling houses in the Tipton County area for more than 20 years. They've never seen a market like this one. "What we're seeing we've never seen before," Christmas said. "You put a house on the market and 14 offers later many of the offers have letters from the … [Read more...] about Tipton County houses are going for $30,000 over listing in unprecedented seller’s market
The Covington Manta Rays are back in the pool and going strong thanks to a youthful reboot
[metaslider id=9075] Some teenagers get part-time jobs to stay busy and earn some extra money. Ella Krull, a 17-year-old senior-to-be at Tipton Christian Academy, decided to reboot, coach and run a swimming program. The Covington Manta Rays had been going strong for several years before some coaching turnover in 2018 led to the disbandment of the program in 2019. Krull had … [Read more...] about The Covington Manta Rays are back in the pool and going strong thanks to a youthful reboot
Former Covington car dealer Marty McDivitt gets 15-year sentence for theft conviction
One month after being found guilty on 21 counts of theft, including the Class A felony of theft over $250,000, by a Tipton County jury, former Covington car dealer Marty McDivitt received his sentence. McDivitt, 54, was sentenced to 15 years in prison Tuesday by Judge Joseph Walker. He must serve 30 percent, or four and a half years, before being eligible for parole. Twenty … [Read more...] about Former Covington car dealer Marty McDivitt gets 15-year sentence for theft conviction
Keagan Bran is the new Brighton High girls’ basketball coach
After graduating from Tipton-Rosemark in 2010 and the University of Alabama four years later, Keagan Bran moved to Dallas and began working in finance. After two-plus years of that, he decided it wasn't for him. "I had my fill of corporate life and decided to move back home," said Bran, 29, "and I landed here." "Here" is Brighton High School, where he served as an assistant … [Read more...] about Keagan Bran is the new Brighton High girls’ basketball coach
