By David Perry david@legacy-media.net Sydney Waits, a Tipton County native and 2021 Brighton High School graduate, is now living in Manhattan, New York, after being scouted by one of the city’s top modeling agencies, Lions Management. Her rise in the fashion world recently led to her appearing on the front cover of Harper’s Bazaar magazine. Waits has been modeling for … [Read more...] about From Tipton County to Harper’s Bazaar: Sydney Waits’s Rise in the Fashion World
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Top 10 Tipton County news stories of the year (6-10)
Like most years, 2025 was full of all sorts of news stories – some good, some bad. This week we look at the stories ranked six through 10 in Tipton County. Next week the top five stories of the year will be revealed. No. 10 Wells Kitchen closes its doors after nearly 26 years The heart of Brighton’s small-town charm, Wells Kitchen, closed its doors permanently ini … [Read more...] about Top 10 Tipton County news stories of the year (6-10)
Brighton High band brings home fifth Bandmasters title
Brighton High School’s band has been known as one of the best in the Mid-South for a while now. If anybody needed further evidence to prove that, the band provided it on Saturday. The band took the field at the Bandmasters Championship at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium and left it as Class AA champs, the program’s fifth class title and second straight AA title. Brighton also … [Read more...] about Brighton High band brings home fifth Bandmasters title
Brighton High grad Brody Campisi earns Eagle Scout badge
Atoka native William Ballard serves aboard Norfolk-based USS Ross
Petty Officer 3rd Class William Ballard, a native of Atoka serves aboard a U.S. Navy warship operating out of Norfolk, Va. Ballard graduated in 2020 from Munford High School. The skills and values needed to succeed in the Navy are similar to those found in Atoka. “It’s important to stay true to a cause or purpose,” said Ballard. “There’s a commitment required to serve in the … [Read more...] about Atoka native William Ballard serves aboard Norfolk-based USS Ross
Outlaw BBQ hosts inaugural cancer fundraiser
Outlaw BBQ, owned by David and Sharon Laubenstein and Jon Burns, hosted their first annual Cancer Fundraiser this past weekend to raise money and awareness for Breast Cancer and Colon Cancer. Several vendors including “Cakes and Cookies by Melissa” and “K&M Designs,” sold cookies, cakes, t-shirts, pens, tumblers, bracelets, books and more and gave part of their proceeds to … [Read more...] about Outlaw BBQ hosts inaugural cancer fundraiser
Feels like ‘98: Former Vols Coach Phil Fulmer visits for Steak & Burger Dinner
This year’s Steak & Burger Dinner, the flagship fundraiser for the Boys & Girls Club of the Hatchie River Region, was a sea of orange. This year’s special guest speaker was famed University of Tennessee Vols football coach Phil Fulmer, who led the team to a national championship in 1998. Before the big event, Fulmer met the club’s members and special guests to share … [Read more...] about Feels like ‘98: Former Vols Coach Phil Fulmer visits for Steak & Burger Dinner
Who’s the best at what they do? Vote in our 2023 Readers Choice Awards!
Voting is now open in The Leader's annual Readers' Choice Awards! It's the first time The Leader has held the contest since 2020. "It's something we've always loved doing and have missed," said publisher Scott Whaley. "We're really eager to bring it back so the people of Tipton County can be recognized for the wonderful work they do." As we did in 2019, we'll have a round … [Read more...] about Who’s the best at what they do? Vote in our 2023 Readers Choice Awards!
