A man known in these parts for serving as the head boys’ basketball coach at Covington and Munford high schools received a big honor last week. Tim Halford, who coached at Covington from 1995 to 2004 and Munford from 2007 to 2011, has been inducted into the Basketball Coaches Association of Tennessee Hall of Fame. “Not at all,” Halford said when asked if making the hall … [Read more...] about Former Covington, Munford basketball coach Tim Halford inducted into BCAT Hall of Fame
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Atoka police investigating stabbing that left two people wounded
The Atoka Police Department is investigating a violent incident involving a stabbing that occurred Friday evening on Highway 51 South. At approximately 4:50 PM, officers responded to reports of a stabbing in the 11000 block of Highway 51 South. Upon arrival, they found a bloody crime scene but no individuals involved. Shortly afterward, a second call directed officers to the … [Read more...] about Atoka police investigating stabbing that left two people wounded
Spanyada Adams indicted in 2022 murder of Betty Goheen
A Covington man was indicted this week for killing a woman in Covington in 2022. Betty Goheen, of Munford, was found dead at a home on South College Street on April 9, 2022. Spanyada Adams, the man who was reportedly alone with her at the time of her death, told police she overdosed on drugs. Police said that explanation was inconsistent with the evidence collected at the … [Read more...] about Spanyada Adams indicted in 2022 murder of Betty Goheen
‘Everybody’s going to be proud of them’: Crestview schools demolished, prepare for rebuild
All that remains of Crestview Elementary and Middle schools are piles. Cinder blocks. Bricks. Rebar. The iconic blue tiles, which were once laid near the top of the elementary school building, are littered throughout various piles. There are school papers, errant doctor’s notes, and flash cards on the site, too. They all serve as a reminder that, thanks to the March 31 EF-3 … [Read more...] about ‘Everybody’s going to be proud of them’: Crestview schools demolished, prepare for rebuild
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
One in custody, one still at large after highway shooting
One of the suspects in Friday morning's shooting on Hwy. 51 North has turned himself in, Sheriff Shannon Beasley confirmed on Saturday. Dalton Richard, 21, of Brighton, was charged with two counts of attempted murder. His girlfriend, Kassie Carpenter, 21, of Mason, is still at large. The shooting took place near Jack Bennett Road. Witnesses said two cars were next to each … [Read more...] about One in custody, one still at large after highway shooting
Brighton teacher and coach Stan Gatlin is not shy about expressing his views
Stan Gatlin was 20 in 1996. He had just earned his associate’s degree from Mary Holmes College in West Point, Miss., was the valedictorian of his class and was preparing to move on to Jackson State University, where we would eventually earn his bachelor’s and two advanced degrees. He decided to apply for a job at veterinarian office in Jackson, Miss. because he was interested … [Read more...] about Brighton teacher and coach Stan Gatlin is not shy about expressing his views
Hughlett family persevered through some tough times to make their mark on history
Janice Brown-Woods has lived in the Dallas area for many years. Now 56, she has raised a family and manages a team of computer engineers at IBM. But on a recent sunny Tuesday afternoon, she found herself on a small country road in her hometown of Brighton overseeing a passion project that could not be any more personal. The story of how Brown-Woods ended up on Mathis Road … [Read more...] about Hughlett family persevered through some tough times to make their mark on history
