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
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Covington softball team downs South Gibson, advances to state tournament
There were not a lot of people outside of the Covington High School softball program who expected the Lady Chargers to be in the 2025 Class 3A state tournament. The team is young and a new coach was named one week into the season. So much for the naysayers. Covington defeated Millington last Wednesday to win the region title and then beat South Gibson 4-2 at home … [Read more...] about Covington softball team downs South Gibson, advances to state tournament
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
Covington’s 53rd BBQ Festival returns may 30-31
COVINGTON – The 53rd annual World’s Oldest BBQ Festival is set to return to Cobb Parr Park on May 30 and 31, promising two days of food, live music, and community fun. Presented by Covington Parks and Recreation, the festival is a longstanding tradition and one of the city’s signature summer events. In addition to a wide selection of barbecue vendors, attendees can expect … [Read more...] about Covington’s 53rd BBQ Festival returns may 30-31
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
Brighton midfielder J Kiphut signs soccer scholarship with Dyersburg State
Brighton senior J Kiphut has a unique first name. It’s not an initial. Just J. She also has a unique skill set as a soccer player and that’s what drew attention from more than one college soccer coach during her senior year, during which she led the Lady Cardinals to their first appearance in the state tournament. Dyersburg State Community College coach Robert Luttrell … [Read more...] about Brighton midfielder J Kiphut signs soccer scholarship with Dyersburg State
