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Brighton blows past Bolivar with four second-quarter touchdowns

By Jeff Ireland on August 24, 2020

[metaslider id=6310] It took about a quarter for Brighton's offense to get into high gear Friday night at Bolivar in the season opener. When it did, however, the Cardinals took complete control of the game. Sophomore quarterback Tyler Todd, who came in for injured starter Nick Harvell, threw a pair of TD passes, Braxton Sharp scored twice and Jacob Rodriquez returned a … [Read more...] about Brighton blows past Bolivar with four second-quarter touchdowns

Covington dominates Munford in season opener for third straight season

By Jeff Ireland on August 22, 2020

[metaslider id=6282] As the third quarter came to a close in last night's season opener between Covington and Munford, some serious fog began to roll into Covington's stadium. When the game ended, the fog, combined with smoke from some fireworks, visibility was so bad it became unclear who was standing 10 feet away from you. One thing, however, was crystal clear: Covington … [Read more...] about Covington dominates Munford in season opener for third straight season

5 things to know about tonight’s high school football season openers

By Jeff Ireland on August 21, 2020

As we enter Week 1 of the 2020 high school football season under unprecedented circumstances, here are 5 things to know. Can Munford, for the first time since 2017, make the game interesting tonight in Covington? The Chargers blew out Munford the last two seasons by a combined score of 90-14. The four games before that were decided by 10 points or less. Who knows what will … [Read more...] about 5 things to know about tonight’s high school football season openers

What to expect when Covington and Munford clash tomorrow in season opener

By Jeff Ireland on August 20, 2020

What: Covington vs. Munford in season opener Where: Covington High School When: Friday at 7:30 p.m. Ticket info: Because of COVID-19 restrictions, only approximately 1,000 tickets will be sold, which is about one-third of the stadium’s capacity. Tickets will not be available at the gate. They are available for $7 at Covington High School until 3 p.m. on Friday. Munford was … [Read more...] about What to expect when Covington and Munford clash tomorrow in season opener

Rep. David Kustoff wrapped up diner tour today at Bozo’s in Mason

By Jeff Ireland on August 18, 2020

U.S. Representative David Kustoff (R-TN) made a stop at Bozo's Cafe in Mason this morning to wrap up his eight-day, 15-county tour of West Tennessee restaurants designed to see how businesses are dealing with COVID-19. "I want to see what's on their minds, what issues are important to them and how they've coped with COVID-19 business-wise and economically," Kustoff said. … [Read more...] about Rep. David Kustoff wrapped up diner tour today at Bozo’s in Mason

Brighton High football team releases revised schedule after Memphis teams sit out

By Jeff Ireland on August 6, 2020

Shelby County Schools officials announced earlier this week that its school's football teams will not being playing games until the end of September or early October. That has left some teams in other counties scrambling to rearrange their schedules. Neither Covington nor Tipton-Rosemark have any SCS teams on its schedule. At this point, only a Week 2 matchup with a team from … [Read more...] about Brighton High football team releases revised schedule after Memphis teams sit out

T-County Clay Busters’ Tyler Johnson wins national title, team takes second

By Jeff Ireland on August 5, 2020

[metaslider id=6155] Richard Griggs wasn’t quite sure what to expect when he took 13 shooters and several coaches to Lynn Creek, Mo. for the AIM Grand Trap Shooting Nationals earlier this week. A group of shooters from his T-County Clay Busters organization won the program’s first state title last month, but this was the first time the team had been to nationals. Would they be … [Read more...] about T-County Clay Busters’ Tyler Johnson wins national title, team takes second

Look out horseflies, here comes the Black Widow

By Jeff Ireland on August 4, 2020

Horseflies are more than a nuisance to people like Rebecca King. She’s the owner of Triple C Farm, which is located on Bucksnort Road just outside of Covington. She boards horses and when there’s not a global pandemic going on she gives horse riding lessons. King and her horses have battled horseflies for years. The winged-pests can cause horses to have foot problems and … [Read more...] about Look out horseflies, here comes the Black Widow

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