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Education

Donors to help fund, construct temporary schools for displaced Crestview students and faculty

By Echo Day on April 12, 2023

Donors will fund and construct two temporary facilities for Crestview Elementary and Crestview Middle schools, Tipton County Schools announced Wednesday.  The schools were both catastrophically damaged after taking a direct hit in the March 31 EF-3 tornado, displacing an estimated 1,300 students and faculty members. “The Ford Fund, along with Walbridge, Sunbelt Rentals, United … [Read more...] about Donors to help fund, construct temporary schools for displaced Crestview students and faculty

Teenager charged with threatening mass violence at Covington High School on Wednesday

By The Leader on April 12, 2023

A 16-year-old has been charged with threatening mass violence at Covington High School on Wednesday, the Covington Police Department announced. Early Wednesday morning the school's resource officer received a screenshot from Snapchat where there was a threat to "CHS," which was believed to be the local high school, and a warning to students. As a result, school officials and … [Read more...] about Teenager charged with threatening mass violence at Covington High School on Wednesday

Don’t miss ‘The Spongebob Musical’ at Tipton Rosemark Academy

By The Leader on March 23, 2023

The Tipton Rosemark Academy Fine Arts Department invites you to the undersea world of Bikini Bottom, where an unlikely trio of friends set out to save their friends and neighbors from imminent doom. You will be entertained by a high-energy cast and a one-of-a-kind musical event featuring a soundtrack of original songs written by Yolanda Adams, Steven Tyler and Joe Perry of … [Read more...] about Don’t miss ‘The Spongebob Musical’ at Tipton Rosemark Academy

Brighton High robotics teams shine at tournament

By Jeff Ireland on February 16, 2023

The Brighton High School robotics team had a huge day last Saturday with two teams competing against each other in the finals of a tournament held at West Colliervile Middle School. Aidan Booth, Vincent Patillo, Allysa Gay, Rachel Richter, John Kelly and Dylan Gale were the members of the Brighton team that took first place at the event. They won the Excellent Award, which … [Read more...] about Brighton High robotics teams shine at tournament

Marcus Heaston serves students, community through workforce development

By The Leader on February 9, 2023

“A good name is to be chosen rather than great riches, loving favor rather than silver and gold.” Proverbs  Framed on Marcus Heaston’s office wall, this Bible verse signifies what his family stands on: a firm foundation in Christ and stewarding their last name.  “They’ve always stressed to us, ‘Don’t do anything to embarrass your family. Don’t do anything to embarrass yourself. … [Read more...] about Marcus Heaston serves students, community through workforce development

‘Willy Wonka Jr.’ opens at Tipton Rosemark Academy tonight

By Echo Day on January 25, 2023

This weekend, the Performing Arts Center at Tipton Rosemark Academy will be transformed into a wondrous chocolate factory as the Middle School Theatre Department performs “Willy Wonka Jr.” Based on the story by Roald Dahl, “Willy Wonka Jr.” follows the eccentric candy manufacturer Willy Wonka as he stages a contest by hiding golden tickets in five of his scrumptious candy bars. … [Read more...] about ‘Willy Wonka Jr.’ opens at Tipton Rosemark Academy tonight

Tipton County student arrested after allegedly assaulting teacher

By Jeff Ireland on December 20, 2022

A student at Tipton County Alternative Learning Center in Covington was arrested Friday, Dec. 16 after allegedly assaulting a teacher. According to a Covington Police Department incident report, ALC teacher Jamie Comer told an officer that Shamar Burton, 18, pushed Comer in the back and caused him to fall to the ground after Burton was escorted off a school bus for not … [Read more...] about Tipton County student arrested after allegedly assaulting teacher

After request to study outsourcing buses, school board votes against it

By Echo Day on November 26, 2022

Should Tipton County Schools outsource its student transportation?  That was the focus of a recent study conducted by the board at the request of county commissioner Richard Kelley during a discussion about the increased cost of new buses. While the school board was not necessarily interested in outsourcing one of the functions of the school system, they greenlit the … [Read more...] about After request to study outsourcing buses, school board votes against it

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Brighton High fishing duo will compete for national title next month

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