Jara Dowell Jr. has spent his life living up to his name, establishing his own identity and being a name you can depend on. Obviously being a junior, Jara had a direct role model with his father Jara Sr. Raised under the faith and education bases of his parents Jara and Patricia, Jara Jr. became the leader among his siblings J’Nya and Jaelon. The family joined Jara Jr. April 28 … [Read more...] about Jara Dowell becomes fourth Cougar football player to sign with Campbellsville
Baseball roundup: Brighton, Rosemark pick up wins vs. Covington
[metaslider id=8663] Tipton-Rosemark came to Covington last Thursday having lost two run-rule contests to the Chargers earlier in the season. The third time wasn’t charming for Covington. TRA scored eight runs in the final two innings in an 11-1 win. The Rebels outhit the Chargers 9-3 and benefited from six CHS errors to boot. Noah Roland put together a stellar pitching … [Read more...] about Baseball roundup: Brighton, Rosemark pick up wins vs. Covington
Covington softball defeats Millington, Haywood in district action
[metaslider id=8590] The Covington Lady Charger softball team played three games at the Morris Hunter Invitational in Southaven on Saturday against some tough competition, dropping two of three to fall to 10-6 on the season. St. Benedict blanked CHS 3-0 in the opener. Ana Gover’s single and Kalynn Howard’s double were the only Covington hits. Lauren Vickery took the loss in … [Read more...] about Covington softball defeats Millington, Haywood in district action
Munford senior Ciara Spence signs to play soccer with Dyersburg State
[metaslider id=8467] The word has gotten out about Munford High School senior Ciara Spence. Her scouting report as a student/athlete has high recommendations from her principal Dr. Courtney Fee, athletic director Mike Huffman, basketball coach Steve Poindexter and soccer coach Stan Jamscek Those praises, along with her natural abilities, grabbed the attention of Dyersburg State … [Read more...] about Munford senior Ciara Spence signs to play soccer with Dyersburg State
Rosemark’s postseason run ends with loss to CPA in state semifinals
[metaslider id=8203] COOKEVILLE - Tipton-Rosemark’s season and a wildly successful run for a father and son came to an end Thursday night with an 81-70 loss to Christ Presbyterian Academy in the Division II-A state semifinals. At the end of the game, senior Alex Anderson gave head coach Cedric Anderson, his father, a giant hug as tears were shed from the both of them. “I … [Read more...] about Rosemark’s postseason run ends with loss to CPA in state semifinals
Tipton-Rosemark rallies past Webb to earn another state tournament berth
[metaslider id=8128] Sounds of fans cheering could be heard down Rosemark Road due to the Tipton Rosemark boys’ basketball team advancing to the Division II-A state tournament after beating Knoxville Webb 50-48 in a thrilling battle Saturday night at home. This will be the second time in three years the TRA boys will be going to compete in the final four. The Rebels (17-3) … [Read more...] about Tipton-Rosemark rallies past Webb to earn another state tournament berth
Recognizing the disparity in news coverage for African American and white soldiers in The Leader
During the early years of the Covington Leader, each week one could find a very short paragraph titled “Colored Folks” which would provide a few sentences of news thought to be of interest to the county’s African American community. During the United States’ entrance into World War II, The Leader printed lists of Tipton County soldiers, black and white, called for military … [Read more...] about Recognizing the disparity in news coverage for African American and white soldiers in The Leader
Letters from the Warfront: In 1944, Sgt. Ernest Taylor wrote to The Leader about Negro History Week
On Feb. 24, 1944, The Covington Leader published a letter from Sgt. Ernest Eugene Taylor, of Mason, commemorating what was then known as Negro History Week. In his letter, Taylor spelled out his hopes for progress with race relations in the coming year. The letter, in its entirety, reads: (Editor's note: The following letter was received Friday from Sgt. Ernest Eugene Taylor, … [Read more...] about Letters from the Warfront: In 1944, Sgt. Ernest Taylor wrote to The Leader about Negro History Week
