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Longtime and loved educator Rickey Fayne dies at 67

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Rickey Fayne, one of the most influential, well-known and well-liked people involved in local education and the community at large, died on Oct. 25. He was 67. According to his friends, co-workers and people he mentored throughout his 34 years employed by Tipton County Schools, Fayne was always dispensing wise advice, mentoring students and blazing a path that countless … [Read more...] about Longtime and loved educator Rickey Fayne dies at 67

Brighton, Drummonds and Munford elementaries earn Reward School designation

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Three of Tipton County’s elementary schools have earned Reward School status.  Brighton, Munford and Drummonds elementary schools earned the designation because they demonstrated high levels of performance and/or improvement in performance by meeting their annual measurable objectives across performance indicators and student groups. The Reward school distinction places … [Read more...] about Brighton, Drummonds and Munford elementaries earn Reward School designation

Local high school students win first place in Great American Seafood Cook-Off in New Orleans

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Three local high school students won first place in the Great American Seafood Cook-Off contest held in New Orleans on Sunday. The Tuna Wonton Nachos prepared by Alayla McCoy and Tiffany Malone from Covington High School and Auburny Currie from Brighton High School earned a $1,000 prize for their dish.   4-H Youth Development Extension County Director Brigette Passman said the … [Read more...] about Local high school students win first place in Great American Seafood Cook-Off in New Orleans

Blue Oval City, police presence at schools discussed at Tipton County Commission meeting

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How are things progressing at Blue Oval City and what is Tipton County doing to prepare for it? What's the situation with school resource officers in Tipton County Schools? Those matters and others were discussed at Monday night's meeting of the Tipton County Commission. Director of Schools Dr. John Combs said the school system is working on developing more classes that would … [Read more...] about Blue Oval City, police presence at schools discussed at Tipton County Commission meeting

Fact check: No, Tipton County isn’t losing its SROs – in fact, they’re asking for more

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Last week a Memphis television news outlet reported a story whose headline suggested Tipton County would be losing its school resource officers.  Aired the same week as the second deadliest shooting in American history, the story was an obvious cause for concern for parents of students attending Tipton County’s public schools. Superintendent John Combs issued a statement last … [Read more...] about Fact check: No, Tipton County isn’t losing its SROs – in fact, they’re asking for more

Meet Brighton High School’s Top 10 for the Class of 2022

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Meet Brighton High School's Class of 2022 Top 10! [metaslider id="10566"] In addition to the Top 10, these students have earned professional designations while completing high school: Jessica Beasley: Administrative Office Technology from TCAT Covington Ethan Brunner: Welding from TCAT Covington Riley Creveling: Welding from TCAT Covington Jasmine Barry: Certified Nursing … [Read more...] about Meet Brighton High School’s Top 10 for the Class of 2022