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
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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
Brighton’s Pierce Meacham signs with Cumberland University
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
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
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
