[metaslider id=8483] Although the high school football season is five months away, the Covington Chargers are never too far off the minds of their fans. There was evidence of that Thursday night when the program's annual lift-a-thon raised $11,300, which head coach J.R. Kirby said he believes is a record. "The goal was to raise $8,000 and we crushed that," Kirby said. "There … [Read more...] about Covington Charger football lift-a-thon raises record $11,300
Rosemark’s Jordan Allen signs volleyball scholarship with Christian Brothers
[metaslider id=8454] Two weeks into Jordan Allen's sophomore volleyball season she tore the anterior cruciate ligament in her left knee and missed the rest of the season. "She was going to be a big part of our team that year," said Tipton-Rosemark volleyball coach Amy Weatherington. "It was just devastating for her. She was crushed because she knew we were going to be … [Read more...] about Rosemark’s Jordan Allen signs volleyball scholarship with Christian Brothers
Greater St. John Missionary Baptist Church vaccinates about 80 at pop-up site
About 80 people received coronavirus vaccinations today at a Covington pop-up site that could become more common in the coming weeks. Baptist Memorial Hospital-Tipton and Dyersburg State Community College teamed up to get the one-shot Johnson and Johnson vaccination into the arms of citizens who showed up at Greater St. John Missionary Baptist Church in Covington. The event, … [Read more...] about Greater St. John Missionary Baptist Church vaccinates about 80 at pop-up site
Covington softball shuts out Munford in long-awaited season opener
[metaslider id=8407] Covington and Munford have played each other in the high school softball season opener for several years in a row and it's always a great way to get things started. A large crowd showed up as usual and their were a lot of familiar faces on hand, but on a perfect night weather-wise everything felt a little special in light of last season being … [Read more...] about Covington softball shuts out Munford in long-awaited season opener
Despite early lead, Covington falls to Macon County in state quarterfinals
[metaslider id=8364] When Covington played Macon County two years ago in the state quarterfinals, the Lady Chargers fell behind by eight points early, never led and lost by 18. Thursday morning inside Middle Tennessee State's Murphy Center, again against Macon County in the Class AA state quarterfinals, things went drastically different in the early going. Na'Kyla Gilliam … [Read more...] about Despite early lead, Covington falls to Macon County in state quarterfinals
A position change helped Munford’s Traveon Hawkins earn a scholarship to Campbellsville
[metaslider id=8280] The defenses that Munford played against last fall knew to keep an eye on number 2, but it didn't seem to make any difference. A 6-0, 190-pound receiver/running back, Traveon Hawkins racked up big play after big play last season, helping lead Munford to seven wins and a region title, and college recruiters noticed. Hawkins had more than one offer, but … [Read more...] about A position change helped Munford’s Traveon Hawkins earn a scholarship to Campbellsville
Covington senior Hannah Kirby signs soccer scholarship with Dyersburg State
[metaslider id=8270] Dyersburg State Community College soccer coach Robert Luttrell, who used to coach the Covington High girls' team and is still a CHS teacher, had been asking Hannah Kirby to join the CHS soccer team since she was a freshman three years ago. "As soon as she walked through the door I was trying to get her," Luttrell said. "She kept saying she didn't think … [Read more...] about Covington senior Hannah Kirby signs soccer scholarship with Dyersburg State
Lady Chargers take down top-ranked South Side to earn state tournament berth
[metaslider id=8232] There was a sign on the Covington gym wall Saturday night during the Lady Chargers' sectional game against Jackson South Side that read, "Covington, you know?" It was a nod to the school's athletic success. However, considering South Side was the top-ranked team in the Class AA state poll and that South Side beat Covington's boys' basketball team in a … [Read more...] about Lady Chargers take down top-ranked South Side to earn state tournament berth
