The soldiers who came home after World War I were tired, traumatized and many felt out-of-place given what they had been through – even in their hometowns – places which should have been welcoming and familiar. A small group of World War I war-weary veterans grew their idea of focusing on service to veterans, servicemembers and their families to become one of the most … [Read more...] about After WWII, Tipton County’s Black veterans founded their own American Legion post
Men of Valor: A Tipton County Museum exhibit honors the Wakefield and Wherry brothers
A family’s legacy - a torch of honor and patriotism - which started with a father and uncles serving in the United States Navy and Army during World War II, was passed down to sons and now grandchildren and great-grandchildren. It is a fitting honor for the Wakefield and Wherry descendants of the enslaved and sharecroppers. Oldest son, William Thomas “Tommy” Wakefield, … [Read more...] about Men of Valor: A Tipton County Museum exhibit honors the Wakefield and Wherry brothers
Brighton Cardinals bounce back with shut out of Millington
[metaslider id=6436] Just in case the Brighton Cardinals wanted to forget about the 35-0 defeat courtesy of the Dyersburg Trojans Aug. 27, the BHS coaching staff was going to give them a lasting impression. Also during Week 2, the Millington Trojans were in Tipton County suffering a 29-3 loss to the rival Munford Cougars. Both the Trojans and Cardinals were in Millington … [Read more...] about Brighton Cardinals bounce back with shut out of Millington
Munford wins M &M Bowl for sixth straight season in Thursday night special
[metaslider id=6376] With the gusty winds swirling over the Munford Football Stadium field, Munford head football coach Slade Calhoun was flashing a smile brighter than a lightning bolt from tropical storm Laura. Calhoun had the grin of a winner, gripping the game ball from the 2020 M&M Bowl. The first-year head coach of Munford secured his first victory as the leader of … [Read more...] about Munford wins M &M Bowl for sixth straight season in Thursday night special
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Simmons touched many lives with her loving heart
Barbara A. Simmons April 18, 1941 - April 5, 2020 The family of Barbara A Simmons announces with heavy hearts that she has left this earth on April 5, 2020, to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Barbara was a loving and generous wife, mother, and Mawmaw. She loved her family and was always gathering them together for family meals, especially on Sunday’s after … [Read more...] about Simmons touched many lives with her loving heart
Nancy Wells Brown
Nancy Wells Brown Date of Death - April 7, 2020 Nancy Wells Brown of Brighton passed away at the age of 62 on Tuesday, April 7, 2020, after a short battle with metastatic cancer. She was preceded in death by her parents, Verlie Whitson Wells II and Emma Kathryn Stone Wells and her brother, Alton Wells. She leaves behind one brother, Verlie Whitson Wells III, and family; her … [Read more...] about Nancy Wells Brown
Joseph Malone
Joseph Malone July 27, 1933 - April 7, 2020 Joseph Malone, 86, of Brighton, passed away on Tuesday, April 7, 2020. Mr. Malone was a retired dairy farmer, a U. S. Navy veteran and a member of the Pleasant Grove Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife, Betty Malone; one daughter, Melanie Malone; one daughter-in-law, Missy Malone; one sister, Pat Forbes and four grandchildren, … [Read more...] about Joseph Malone
