[metaslider id=11183] Last year during Week 4, the Munford Cougars had a comfortable 17-7 lead going into halftime over the Dyersburg Trojans at the Sid Witherington Field in Munford. Unfortunately, the Trojans bounced back to hand the Cougars one of their two losses of the regular season. Nevertheless, Munford finished the regular season 8-2 and won a playoff game. This … [Read more...] about Munford blows past Dyersburg in second half to move to 4-0
Covington dominates Millington in region opener
Charger head coach J.R. Kirby was pleased with the performance of his team in Friday’s 44-0 demolition of the Millington Trojans considering the week that preceded the game. “We had three or four kids out sick all week, staff were sick as well”, Kirby said. “The absence of Daylin Edwards and Daniel Harrison due to injuries required some last minute adjustments. It was a tough … [Read more...] about Covington dominates Millington in region opener
Chargers get back on track with rout of North Side
Charger head coach J. R. Kirby had little to complain about after Friday’s 41-0 drubbing of the North Side Indians (0-2) in Jackson. “We stepped up and played our game,” he said. “The offensive line was better. Senior Jaylen Hall’s return was a big boost. (Gabe) Wellentin’s offseason work is paying dividends in the kicking game. The defense shut them down completely and Gover … [Read more...] about Chargers get back on track with rout of North Side
Munford rolls past Millington for seventh straight M & M Bowl victory
[metaslider id=11135] The 2022 Munford Cougars took the first step toward Highway 51 supremacy Aug. 18 by snapping the Covington Charger jinx 28-7. Friday night’s annual M&M Bowl was the home debut, official first football game on the new turf and chance toward claiming another 51 rivalry game vs. the Millington Trojans. The Cougars made sure the Munford Football Stadium … [Read more...] about Munford rolls past Millington for seventh straight M & M Bowl victory
A young woman from Atoka was one of two people charged with kidnapping a teenager in Hot Springs, Ark.
New information being released from the Hot Springs, Ark. Police Department shows a young Atoka woman was one of two people charged with kidnapping a teenager earlier this week. Yesterday, Amber Alerts were issued for Trynytee Case, a 17-year-old who went missing Monday night following her shift at the Pour Some Sugar on Me Sweet Shoppe on Central Avenue. Trynytee and a … [Read more...] about A young woman from Atoka was one of two people charged with kidnapping a teenager in Hot Springs, Ark.
Munford baseball sweeps Covington in new district
[metaslider id=10339] Covington and Munford’s baseball parking lots were more packed than usual for their annual matchups Monday and Tuesday. The attendance equaled the size of a sub-state game, but the postseason has not begun. Why? History was being made as the two schools collided in district games, which is a first time both teams are competing in the District 14-AAA, so … [Read more...] about Munford baseball sweeps Covington in new district
Covington Lady Chargers roll to fourth straight district title
After a slow start in the first four minutes of Monday’s District 14 AAA girls' championship game, the Lady Chargers broke a 2-2 tie with a 14-2 run and never looked back in their wire-to-wire 50-28 win over Munford. It was Covington's fourth straight district title. The Lady Chargers have not lost a district game since 2018. Turnovers played a major role in the CHS victory. … [Read more...] about Covington Lady Chargers roll to fourth straight district title
County showdown: Covington girls, Munford boys pick up key district wins
The two girls' teams with the best records in District 14-AAA squared off Friday with an upset on Munford’s mind and clinching a number one tournament seed on Covington’s. Munford entered the contest at 13-11 overall and 6-1 in the district, a half game back of Covington (19-8, 7-0). In a game marred by 38 turnovers and spotty free throw shooting, Covington prevailed 40-31 to … [Read more...] about County showdown: Covington girls, Munford boys pick up key district wins
