Seven years ago, Dyersburg State Community College decided to start a women’s soccer program and they chose Robert Luttrell to be the head coach. That ended up being a very good decision. After 21 all-conference players, three freshmen of the year, a field built on the Covington campus, one MVP, an appearance in the conference title game and a coach of the year award, the … [Read more...] about Robert Luttrell steps down after seven seasons as Dyersburg State girls’ soccer coach
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Brighton alderman/constable charged with child abuse
A Brighton alderman and constable was charged with child abuse this week. According to the affidavit of complaint, Kyle Smith was charged with abusing a child in his care. The complaint states last month the child told a school resource officer that Smith had punched them in the stomach. Smith, 46, reportedly admitted to popping the victim in the chest during a June 12 … [Read more...] about Brighton alderman/constable charged with child abuse
Brighton High grad Dalton Rushing now playing for reigning World Series champs
Making a Major League Baseball roster is really, really hard. According to Google, 0.5 percent of high school baseball players are drafted, and only about 10 percent of those ever make it to the big leagues. Until last week, just two Tipton County men – Aaron Fultz and Tucker Ashford – had ever played in the modern major leagues. Now there are three. Dalton Rushing, a … [Read more...] about Brighton High grad Dalton Rushing now playing for reigning World Series champs
Munford edges Covington to claim district title
By Steve Holt Behind 7 strong innings on the mound by Munford's Houston Yount, the Munford Cougars (17-14) dropped the Covington Chargers (16-18) by a score of 5-2 to claim the 2025 District 15-3A tournament championship on 5/6. Covington took a 1-0 lead in the top of the 2nd. Chad Delashmit (1/2, r, rbi) singled and advanced to 2nd when Griffin Clark (1/2) reached on an … [Read more...] about Munford edges Covington to claim district title
Drummonds Elementary installs book vending machine to reward young readers
Drummonds Elementary School is celebrating a big win for literacy with the arrival of a brand-new book vending machine — a fun and exciting way to reward students for their reading efforts. The vending machine, which functions like a traditional snack machine but dispenses books instead of candy, is open to all DES students in grades Pre-K through 5. Students can earn a … [Read more...] about Drummonds Elementary installs book vending machine to reward young readers
Memorial service honors fallen Tipton County officers
COVINGTON – The Tipton County Sheriff’s Office hosted its annual Peace Officers Memorial Service on Friday, May 9, honoring the lives and legacies of local law enforcement officers who made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty. The event, held in conjunction with National Police Week, brings together representatives from federal, state and local law enforcement … [Read more...] about Memorial service honors fallen Tipton County officers
Former Covington, Munford basketball coach Tim Halford inducted into BCAT Hall of Fame
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
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
