The Leader

Tipton County's Newspaper since 1886

Jeff Ireland

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

A familiar face will lead Covington High School baseball into the future

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The last time a Covington High School baseball assistant was promoted to head coach, the Chargers won a state title in his first season running the club. That man, of course, was Brad Warmath, who led the Chargers to the 2019 Class AA state title while battling a serious illness. His name is now on the water tower that looks down on the Covington square. Whether that will … [Read more...] about A familiar face will lead Covington High School baseball into the future

Meet Tucker Taylor, Covington High School’s new head softball coach

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Tucker Taylor’s plan after college graduation did not include coaching. The 2003 Brighton High School graduate served time in the military and worked in sales for about 15 years before he decided he was ready to do something different. He became a teacher and when an assistant coaching job opened up last spring at Covington, he took it. After longtime head coach Justus Cousar … [Read more...] about Meet Tucker Taylor, Covington High School’s new head softball coach

Brighton motocrosser competing for national title

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Tinley McCoy has competed in a lot of prestigious motocross events over the years. Heck, the 12-year-old from Brighton has been riding a dirt bike since she was four years old. Another big one is coming up and she’ll be looking to further her reputation as one of the best racers in the United States. From July 31 to Aug. 5, McCoy will be racing in the Monster Energy AMA … [Read more...] about Brighton motocrosser competing for national title