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2023 high school football preview: Munford appears to be loaded for another excellent season

By Jeff Ireland on August 17, 2023

HEAD COACH: Slade Calhoun (4th season) LAST YEAR: 11-1, lost to Springfield in second round of 5A playoffs RETURNING STARTERS: 7 offense, 3 defense KEY RETURNING PLAYERS: QB Jordan Bell, LB Jaelon Dowell, DB Tyler Williams, LB Joshua Reeves, DB Jay Dancey, WR Isaiah Cobbs, DL Ethan Messer, LB Clayton Bridges KEY PLAYERS LOST: RB Braxton Sharp, OL Zach Smith, DB Mason … [Read more...] about 2023 high school football preview: Munford appears to be loaded for another excellent season

August 17, 2023

By Jeff Ireland on August 17, 2023

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August 3, 2023

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Mario Strickland hired as Brighton High girls’ new basketball coach

By Jeff Ireland on August 2, 2023

It’s no secret the Brighton High girls’s basketball program has struggled the last few seasons. Mario Strickland, who was hired over the summer to take over the program, was fully aware of that when he took the job. “Its 100 percent a rebuild,” Strickland said. “I watched some film and it didn’t look good, just to be frank.” Strickland comes to Brighton after coaching for … [Read more...] about Mario Strickland hired as Brighton High girls’ new basketball coach

Meet Anna Pond, The Leader’s new sales representative

By Jeff Ireland on August 1, 2023

Anna Pond wasn't born in Tipton County, but considering her connections here, she may as well be. Pond, who was hired as The Leader's new sales representative on July 31, has lived in Tipton County for 13 years with her husband, Cory, and her two children, Ollie and Aubrey. She worked as an insurance salesperson for seven years before joining The Leader and formed … [Read more...] about Meet Anna Pond, The Leader’s new sales representative

July 27, 2023

By Jeff Ireland on July 27, 2023

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Munford basketball coach Nic Buford charged with domestic assault

By Jeff Ireland on July 26, 2023

Nic Buford, the head boys’ basketball coach at Munford High School, was arrested July 18 and charged with domestic assault and interference with an emergency call. According to an affidavit of complaint, Buford, 37, got into an argument with his wife, Kellee Buford, at their home in Munford on July 16. A Munford police officer was dispatched to the Little Clinic inside of Atoka … [Read more...] about Munford basketball coach Nic Buford charged with domestic assault

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