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Judson Naifeh arrested after alleged altercation with shoplifter that involved a gun

By Jeff Ireland on March 13, 2020

Judson Naifeh, the owner of Naifeh's Cash Saver in Covington and Naifeh's Food Market in Munford, was led out of his Covington store Thursday afternoon in handcuffs and charged with aggravated assault after an altercation with a man charged with shoplifting from the store. According to court documents, Christopher Bonds, 56, called police and said that Naifeh asked him to … [Read more...] about Judson Naifeh arrested after alleged altercation with shoplifter that involved a gun

Covington boys’ and girls’ basketball teams come up a win short of state

By Jeff Ireland on March 10, 2020

[metaslider id=4523] Considering Jackson South Side was undefeated, ranked number one in the state and playing in front of a standing-room-only home crowd, the odds were clearly against Covington Monday night in a Class AA sectional game. The Chargers played toe-to-toe with the Hawks most of the game, weathering several runs to stay within striking distance for three-plus … [Read more...] about Covington boys’ and girls’ basketball teams come up a win short of state

Tipton-Rosemark Lady Rebels see early lead evaporate in state semifinal loss to Trinity Christian

By Jeff Ireland on March 6, 2020

[metaslider id=4469] NASHVILLE - During a shuttle bus ride Thursday afternoon to Allen Arena on the campus of Lipscomb University, about 20 Trinity Christian Academy students asked the driver to turn up the volume on the famous Gloria Gaynor song "I Will Survive." They all sang along with Gaynor, excited to watch their team, ranked first in the state all year, play … [Read more...] about Tipton-Rosemark Lady Rebels see early lead evaporate in state semifinal loss to Trinity Christian

Covington boys, girls move closer to state tournament berths

By Jeff Ireland on March 4, 2020

[metaslider id=4400] One team is trying to get to state for the second straight season and other is trying to get there for the first time in 33 years. Those are the storylines as the Covington girls' and boys' basketball teams navigate their way through the Region 8-AA tournament this week in Memphis. After dispatching Raleigh-Egypt 77-69 at home last Saturday, the … [Read more...] about Covington boys, girls move closer to state tournament berths

Rosemark Lady Rebels make history with state berth, but still feel like ‘something’s missing’

By Jeff Ireland on March 3, 2020

[metaslider id=4388] One year ago, Megan Sanfratello and Abby West sat in a Tipton-Rosemark Academy classroom and talked to a reporter about the disappointment of narrowly missing a state tournament berth for a second straight season. The Lady Rebels won 25 games that season, including 17 straight to start the year, and things seemed to be trending toward the program's first … [Read more...] about Rosemark Lady Rebels make history with state berth, but still feel like ‘something’s missing’

High school hoops update: Who’s in and who’s out? Answers right here

By Jeff Ireland on March 2, 2020

[metaslider id=4376] Over the past few days, five of the eight area high school basketball teams saw their seasons end. The other three - Covington's boys and girls and the Tipton-Rosemark girls - are still alive. All three play this week and each has a legitimate chance to bring home a state tournament trophy. Here's an update: • Behind 23 points from Felia Fayne and 18 … [Read more...] about High school hoops update: Who’s in and who’s out? Answers right here

Keegan Schulz took third and other Munford wrestlers fared well at state meet

By Jeff Ireland on February 28, 2020

Early in the season, Munford High School wrestling coach David Cline felt like his team was going to send eight to 10 wrestlers to the state meet. Some guys got hurt and others left the team during the season, though, and Munford ended up sending six to the Class AAA meet last weekend in Franklin. Those six made the most of their opportunity, however, as the Cougars finished a … [Read more...] about Keegan Schulz took third and other Munford wrestlers fared well at state meet

Jose’s Mexican Street Food is bringing authentic fare to Covington square next month

By Jeff Ireland on February 27, 2020

A veteran of the restaurant business, Jose Reyes has taken on various ventures in the industry at the tender age of 30. By the time his birthday rolls around March 19, the freshly 31 year-old will be celebrating with residents of Tipton County and the surrounding area at Jose’s Mexican Street Food, located at 112 Court Square East in the Covington square.“It’s been a big … [Read more...] about Jose’s Mexican Street Food is bringing authentic fare to Covington square next month

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