The Leader

Tipton County's Newspaper since 1886

Jeff Ireland

What’s the point of campaign signs in an election like this?

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The other day I was driving down Highway 51 when I saw a pickup truck outfitted with majestically large tires flying a Trump for President flag. Well, I thought, that does it. I like his style and I shall vote for Trump. Then I turned off the highway and saw a campaign sign for Joe Biden. Hmm, I thought, that's a nice sign. I'm voting for Biden now. Fifteen minutes later I … [Read more...] about What’s the point of campaign signs in an election like this?

Covington shuts out McNairy and prepares for playoff showdown with Milan

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[metaslider id=2649] Entering Friday night's regular season finale at home against McNairy Central, Covington had only played two games over the previous 28 days, and lost both of them. Some rust showed in the form of two interceptions and eight penalties for 95 yards. "You could kind of tell early," Covington coach J.R. Kirby said. "It's just different when you haven't … [Read more...] about Covington shuts out McNairy and prepares for playoff showdown with Milan

Vice Mayor Stephanie Chapman-Washam squares off against former Brighton Mayor Gus Smith

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More of the same or more of the old same. In a nutshell, that’s what Brighton voters will need to decide when they head to the polls to elect a new mayor. Stephanie Chapman-Washam, 46, is not the incumbent, but she has been the vice-mayor since 2016 and an alderwoman since being appointed a year before that. She said one of her main accomplishments as a board member was … [Read more...] about Vice Mayor Stephanie Chapman-Washam squares off against former Brighton Mayor Gus Smith

Runners from Brighton, Covington and Munford qualify for state cross country meet

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[metaslider id=7028] Multiple cross country runners from Tipton County high schools fared well at Tuesday’s region meet in Alamo and punched their tickets for the state meet Nov. 5-6 in Hendersonville. The Brighton girls' team - Brie Howard, Kailyn Varnadore, Karsen Waddell, Kamryn Bridges, Presley Smith, Mackenzie Winnans and Hailey Landers - finished third to qualify for … [Read more...] about Runners from Brighton, Covington and Munford qualify for state cross country meet

Just like last season, Covington needs a win Friday vs. McNairy to secure a playoff spot

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The 2020 high school football season has been like no other because of COVID-19, but for Covington, so far at least, it's been eerily similar to the 2019 season. Last year Covington raced to a 6-0 record, ascended to No. 2 in the Class 3A state poll, lost consecutive games to Milan and South Gibson, won in Week 9 and headed into the regular season finale against McNairy … [Read more...] about Just like last season, Covington needs a win Friday vs. McNairy to secure a playoff spot

Munford getting ready for playoffs after loss to top-ranked ECS

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[metaslider id=6991] After the second play from scrimmage Friday night, a couple of Munford fans who had made the trip to Cordova to watch the Cougars play Evangelical Christian School yelled, "Watch No. 24, they're going to give it to No. 24!" Ya think? Munford head coach Slade Calhoun, the rest of his coaching staff and Munford's defenders were fully aware that Jaylen … [Read more...] about Munford getting ready for playoffs after loss to top-ranked ECS

Munford Cougars’ offense hitting on all cylinders as season hits homestretch

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[metaslider id=6946] The Dyer County defense had a strategy coming into Friday night’s game in Newbern against Munford: Stop running back Auvic White. They managed to do that to a certain degree, but it made no difference in the outcome of the game. Senior quarterback Jaxon O’Neal had the best game his career with 464 yards of offense and senior receiver Traveon Hawkins lit up … [Read more...] about Munford Cougars’ offense hitting on all cylinders as season hits homestretch