[metaslider id=5075] The area’s high school baseball and softball teams were supposed to be playing senior night games later this month. It’s a special moment for seniors when they and their parents are honored during the last regular season home game of the season. With the season postponed due to coronavirus concerns, it seems more and more likely that’s not going to … [Read more...] about Lights go on as baseball and softball teams wait to see if 2020 season stays dark
Coronavirus pushes gas to lowest demand in 27 years and prices drop drastically
Take a drive down Highway 51 in Tipton County and the gas prices you'll see are eye popping. On Wednesday Mapco Mart, Exxon, Kroger and FasTimes in Covington all had the lowest grade of gas priced at $1.39 per gallon. C-Town Market was at $1.37 and Midway Market and Walmart were at $1.38. Five stations in Atoka and Munford - Valero, Exxon, Kroger, Shell and Marathon - were … [Read more...] about Coronavirus pushes gas to lowest demand in 27 years and prices drop drastically
Brandon “Boogie” Alston accepts basketball scholarship to Mississippi Delta CC
When Covington senior Brandon Alston was in the 10th grade, he would sometimes watch highlights of NBA center DeMarcus "Boogie" Cousins before games. He always played well after watching those videos. "So, ever since then, I've been having my coaches and teammates call me Boogie," Alston said. Alston isn't quite playing to the level of Cousins, a four-time NBA all-star and … [Read more...] about Brandon “Boogie” Alston accepts basketball scholarship to Mississippi Delta CC
Covington Chargers Josh McGarity and Eli Patrick make commitments to play college football
[metaslider id=5004] Two seniors who were big reasons for Covington's football success the last three seasons have made commitments to play at the next level. Free safety Josh McGarity earned a scholarship from Bethany College, a Division III school in Lindsborg, Kans. Offensive lineman Eli Patrick accepted as an offer as a preferred walk-on at UT-Martin. McGarity played … [Read more...] about Covington Chargers Josh McGarity and Eli Patrick make commitments to play college football
The top five high school baseball games of 2019
[metaslider id=4987] With the 2020 high school baseball season on pause, for now or forever, let's rank the best games of 2019 from the Tipton County area. Covington finishes off magical season with program's third state title The title game itself, an 11-1 win May 24 over Forrest at Floyd Stadium in Murfreesboro, had very little drama, but it could not have been any more … [Read more...] about The top five high school baseball games of 2019
It’s a new world for Naifeh’s and area grocery stores during coronavirus pandemic
[metaslider id=4968] For approximately 10 days, starting March 13, employees at Naifeh’s Cash Saver in Covington and Naifeh’s Food Market in Munford were kind of like the undead. “We went home like zombies at night and woke up like zombies,” said Judson Naifeh, who owns both stores. “It was incredible. We gave the best service we could give with the worst conditions.” That … [Read more...] about It’s a new world for Naifeh’s and area grocery stores during coronavirus pandemic
Student-athletes from Brighton, Covington, Munford, TRA talk about possibly missing senior season
[metaslider id=4938] Is the 2020 high school spring sports season going to get played? At this point, nobody knows for sure, but it’s getting late fast. The Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association has released multiple statements saying it’s holding out hope to at least play a postseason. With Spring Fling - the event in Murfreesboro where state titles are decided in … [Read more...] about Student-athletes from Brighton, Covington, Munford, TRA talk about possibly missing senior season
Munford’s Jayson Williams makes commitment to play basketball at Rhodes College
When Munford senior Jayson Williams tried out for the Cougar basketball team as a 5-11 freshman, earning a basketball scholarship was the furthest thing from his mind. He didn’t even play in middle school. Even as a junior he was only 6-4 and colleges aren’t really looking for post players that size. But he shot up three more inches to 6-7, enjoyed a solid senior season and … [Read more...] about Munford’s Jayson Williams makes commitment to play basketball at Rhodes College
