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Spanyada Adams indicted in 2022 murder of Betty Goheen

By Echo Day on November 9, 2023

A Covington man was indicted this week for killing a woman in Covington in 2022. Betty Goheen, of Munford, was found dead at a home on South College Street on April 9, 2022. Spanyada Adams, the man who was reportedly alone with her at the time of her death, told police she overdosed on drugs. Police said that explanation was inconsistent with the evidence collected at the … [Read more...] about Spanyada Adams indicted in 2022 murder of Betty Goheen

Munford High School’s ‘Noses Off’ opens tonight at The Ruffin

By The Leader on November 9, 2023

Munford High School is proud to announce its theater department’s production of "Noses Off," which opens tonight at the Historic Ruffin Theater in Covington. Noses Off tells the story of an amateur theater company's whodunit as it hurtles towards opening night -- but the real mystery is whether the cast and crew can get this disaster to curtain call. The cast and crew of this … [Read more...] about Munford High School’s ‘Noses Off’ opens tonight at The Ruffin

Munford’s season ends despite dramatic comeback

By Jeff Ireland on November 7, 2023

It looked like it was over, then it didn't. Then, it was. Munford fell behind Hendersonville 41-20 Friday night at home in the third quarter of round one of the Class 5A state playoffs. The Cougars waged an improbable comeback and had a chance to tie the game late, but the Commandos ultimately won, 41-34, ending Munford's season. Munford running back Ty Stark scored on a … [Read more...] about Munford’s season ends despite dramatic comeback

‘Everybody’s going to be proud of them’: Crestview schools demolished, prepare for rebuild

By Echo Day on November 1, 2023

All that remains of Crestview Elementary and Middle schools are piles.  Cinder blocks. Bricks.  Rebar.  The iconic blue tiles, which were once laid near the top of the elementary school building, are littered throughout various piles.  There are school papers, errant doctor’s notes, and flash cards on the site, too. They all serve as a reminder that, thanks to the March 31 EF-3 … [Read more...] about ‘Everybody’s going to be proud of them’: Crestview schools demolished, prepare for rebuild

Covington, Munford hosting first round playoff games

By Jeff Ireland on November 1, 2023

The most exciting time of the season for high school football is here. Covington and Munford will each host first round playoff games tomorrow night. Here’s everything you need to know: What: Covington (8-2) vs. Hamilton (6-4) in the first round of the Class 3A state playoffs When: Friday at 7 p.m. Where: Covington Players to watch: QB Braden Gover, RB Skylan Smith, RB Azarion … [Read more...] about Covington, Munford hosting first round playoff games

Brighton, Covington sending runners to cross country state meet

By Jeff Ireland on November 1, 2023

Covington and Brighton high schools will both be well-represented at the Class A-AA state cross country meet, which will be held Friday and Sanders Ferry Park in Hendersonville. Both the girls and boys cross country teams from Covington are headed to state following an impressive showing at the regional meet at Shelby Farms last week. Leading the girls’ team was Kinlee Carver, … [Read more...] about Brighton, Covington sending runners to cross country state meet

Atoka native William Ballard serves aboard Norfolk-based USS Ross

By The Leader on October 25, 2023

Petty Officer 3rd Class William Ballard, a native of Atoka serves aboard a U.S. Navy warship operating out of Norfolk, Va. Ballard graduated in 2020 from Munford High School. The skills and values needed to succeed in the Navy are similar to those found in Atoka. “It’s important to stay true to a cause or purpose,” said Ballard. “There’s a commitment required to serve in the … [Read more...] about Atoka native William Ballard serves aboard Norfolk-based USS Ross

Boys & Girls Club damaged after driver loses control while doing donuts

By Echo Day on October 22, 2023

The Boys & Girls Club of the Hatchie River Region sustained damaged Saturday after a driver ran into the building. Covington Police said 18-year-old Chyleia Sanford of Brownsville, who had 17-year-old and 11-year-old passengers in her vehicle, was doing donuts in the parking lot at the club. She reportedly lost control of the vehicle while doing a donut close to the … [Read more...] about Boys & Girls Club damaged after driver loses control while doing donuts

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