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Former Covington, Munford basketball coach Tim Halford inducted into BCAT Hall of Fame

By Jeff Ireland on April 8, 2025

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

By Jeff Ireland on April 1, 2025

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

Brighton’s Pierce Meacham signs with Cumberland University

By Jeff Ireland on March 11, 2025

In this day and age, young athletes (in college and in high school) quite often move on to what they perceive as greener pastures. That’s not Pierce Meacham’s style. Despite having multiple head coaches and enduring some difficult seasons, Meacham stuck with Brighton for four years and he got the payoff last Thursday. In front of family, coaches, teammates and friends, … [Read more...] about Brighton’s Pierce Meacham signs with Cumberland University

Munford High School closed Thursday after teacher found deceased

By The Leader on March 6, 2025

Munford High School was closed for the day following an emergency situation early Thursday morning, according to a statement released by the Munford Police Department and Tipton County Schools. Authorities responded to the school before the start of the school day, where they discovered a staff member deceased on the premises. No students were present at the time, and police … [Read more...] about Munford High School closed Thursday after teacher found deceased

Brighton senior Zac Blaylock signs cornhole scholarship

By Jeff Ireland on March 5, 2025

Three years ago, Zack Blaylock was a member of the Brighton High School freshmen football team. One day he was lingering outside of the football field before a game and he saw some people playing cornhole. At the time, Blaylock was vaguely familiar with the sport. “I had some time, so I decided to play,” Blaylock says now. “I ended up winning the tournament and I guess it … [Read more...] about Brighton senior Zac Blaylock signs cornhole scholarship

Brighton, Munford, TRA pick up wins on opening day

By Jeff Ireland on March 5, 2025

Brighton baseball hosted Tipton-Rosemark Academy on Monday and came away with a 7-4 win to open the season. Garett Glass doubled, singled twice and drove in two runs to lead the offense. Carson Hooper singled twice and drove in a run, Kaiden Ingram and Caiden Gaines each singled twice and Jaxon Tillman drove in a run for the Cardinals. Tillman struck out six and allowed … [Read more...] about Brighton, Munford, TRA pick up wins on opening day

Wells Kitchen announces closures after more than a quarter century

By Echo Day on March 3, 2025

The heart of Brighton’s small-town charm, Wells Kitchen, has closed its doors permanently following a devastating fire and the loss of co-owner Emily Crocker Schmitz. The restaurant, a family-run staple known for its home-cooked meals and welcoming atmosphere, had been a community gathering place for decades. The fire, which broke out in the early morning hours of Oct. … [Read more...] about Wells Kitchen announces closures after more than a quarter century

Munford announces Chick-fil-A, Starbucks coming to South Tipton

By Echo Day on February 25, 2025

If premium coffee and chicken sandwiches are your thing, Munford is going to be your kinda town. On Monday, Mayor Dwayne Cole announced both Starbucks and Chick-fil-A are set to open new locations along Highway 51 S, adding to the city’s growing business community. After resolving legal issues related to easement concerns, Chick-fil-A has officially purchased property at … [Read more...] about Munford announces Chick-fil-A, Starbucks coming to South Tipton

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Former Covington, Munford basketball coach Tim Halford inducted into BCAT Hall of Fame

April 8, 2025 By Jeff Ireland

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Brighton’s Pierce Meacham signs with Cumberland University

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