The Leader

Tipton County's Newspaper since 1886

Jeff Ireland

Mario Strickland hired as Brighton High girls’ new basketball coach

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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

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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

Munford basketball coach Nic Buford charged with domestic assault

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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

Shooting at Covington’s Frazier Park under investigation

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On July 23 at about 9:10 p.m., Covington Police Department officers responded to the area of Frazier Park in Covington to multiple shots being fired. Upon arrival, officers were flagged down by the victim, Davian Rudd, 27, of Brighton who reported he was sitting in his truck in the park when he heard shots being fired. He saw people running and then glass breaking in his back … [Read more...] about Shooting at Covington’s Frazier Park under investigation

Eight suspects escape into woods after ‘smash and grab’ at Brasfield’s Jewelry in Covington

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The "smash and grab" style of thievery has been very common in Memphis the last several months. Now it's happening in Tipton County. On Monday, July 24 at approximately 2:20 a.m., eight people smashed through the glass door and Brasfield's Jewelry in Covington and left with an undisclosed amount of jewelry. Moments after the “smash and grab” burglary, deputies from the … [Read more...] about Eight suspects escape into woods after ‘smash and grab’ at Brasfield’s Jewelry in Covington