The Munford High School administration did not have to look far, or for very long, to find its next head football coach. Eight days after Nick Markle resigned to take the head coaching job at Union City, his defensive coordinator the last two seasons, Slade Calhoun, was named as the Cougars' new head coach today. "Coach Calhoun is most definitely a student of the game of … [Read more...] about Slade Calhoun is the new Munford High School football coach
Postseason hoops: Brighton and Munford move on to region tourney; TRA girls one win away from state tourney berth
[metaslider id=4300] Tuesday night in Newbern was not a pleasurable experience for the fans or players of two of Tipton County's boys' high school basketball teams. Munford and Brighton, playing in the District 13-AAA title and consolation games, respectively, lost by a combined 69 points at Dyer County High School. That's the bad news. The good news is that the season is … [Read more...] about Postseason hoops: Brighton and Munford move on to region tourney; TRA girls one win away from state tourney berth
Covington boys and girls win second straight district titles
[metaslider id=4234] It was so hot in the jam-packed Bolivar High School gym Monday night, dozens of fans were using flattened popcorn boxes to fan themselves. And, despite the fact that Covington beat Bolivar by 21 points 19 days previously, Charger fans and players had to sweat this one out until the end. The Chargers trailed Bolivar by six late in the third quarter as … [Read more...] about Covington boys and girls win second straight district titles
J.T. May signs with Samford to become first Rosemark Division I football signee
[metaslider id=4225] J.T. May grew six inches between his eighth grade and freshman years and became a defensive force to be reckoned with during his three-year football career at Tipton-Rosemark. Multiple colleges recruited the 6-5, 250-pound defensive end, including Murray State, Austin Peay, UT-Martin and Southern Illinois. Last December he took an official visit to … [Read more...] about J.T. May signs with Samford to become first Rosemark Division I football signee
Jackson Hughey meets Grizzlies’ star and favorite player Ja Morant
[metaslider id=4211] Covington High junior Jackson Hughey, who is battling a second bout of cancer, recently received a special gift from the community and the Covington Parks and Recreation Department. Following Jackson Hughey's Baller Challenge on Feb. 8 at the Covington Sportsplex officials arranged for Hughey and his family to attend a Memphis Grizzlies basketball game on … [Read more...] about Jackson Hughey meets Grizzlies’ star and favorite player Ja Morant
Sen. Paul Rose reacts to Governor Lee’s plan to put a ‘pause’ on Megasite
In the 1989 movie “Field of Dreams,” a lot of people believe the famous quote is “If you build it, they will come.” It’s about a man receiving a cryptic message to build a baseball field in a cornfield to be used by a bunch of dead baseball players. The quote is actually “If you build it, he will come.” Nevertheless, the quote applies to the dilemma officials are facing with … [Read more...] about Sen. Paul Rose reacts to Governor Lee’s plan to put a ‘pause’ on Megasite
Everything you need to know about postseason hoops for Brighton, Covington, Munford and TRA
Two local teams will be looking to advance to the state tournament for a second straight season and six others will be trying to get in position to get there for the first time in decades - or, in some cases, the first time - as postseason play gets underway. Brighton, Covington and Munford begin district tournament play this week and Rosemark has already begun region … [Read more...] about Everything you need to know about postseason hoops for Brighton, Covington, Munford and TRA
Munford football coach Nick Markle resigns to take head job at Union City
Munford head coach Nick Markle did not believe this was a good time to leave. The Cougars return quite a bit of talent next year and he thinks Munford could be the team to beat in its league in 2020. But an incredible opportunity came his way and he could not turn it down. Markle, who led the Cougars to three playoff appearances and went 27-17 in his four seasons at Munford, … [Read more...] about Munford football coach Nick Markle resigns to take head job at Union City
