Brighton High School will be hosting its first county-wide career and technical education career expo next week. The event aims to help students learn more about careers which require apprenticeships, trades, technical school degrees, or any other pathway which is an alternative to four-year college degrees, organizers said. Students will be able to interact with employers … [Read more...] about Brighton High School will host a CTE fair on Oct. 27
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Brighton High golfer Molly Heath signs scholarship with University of Tennessee-Southern
When Molly Heath joined the Brighton High School golf team three years ago as a freshman, a golf scholarship seemed pretty unrealistic. After all, according to BHS golf coach Kim Greer, Heath was shooting in the 130s and her drive was topping out at 100 yards, maybe. Not exactly what college recruiters are looking for. One day, while practicing at Forest Hill Golf Course in … [Read more...] about Brighton High golfer Molly Heath signs scholarship with University of Tennessee-Southern
High school football preview: New coach, new plan for 2022 Brighton Cardinals
HEAD COACH: Morgan Cruce (1st season) LAST YEAR: 6-5, lost to Springfield in first round of 5A playoffs RETURNING STARTERS: 6 offense, 6 defense KEY RETURNING PLAYERS: OL Jayvon Lee, RB Ty Stark, QB Cade Crowson, OL Matthew Cooper, OL Will Comer, CB Keagan Jarmon KEY PLAYERS LOST: QB Nick Harvell, LB/WR Derrion Lewis, RB Braxton Sharp, DE Jacob Rodriquez, OL Harrison Moore, … [Read more...] about High school football preview: New coach, new plan for 2022 Brighton Cardinals
Brighton High graduate Dalton Rushing drafted by Los Angeles Dodgers
The list of baseball players from Tipton County who have been drafted is not long. It got a little longer Sunday night. Live on ESPN, former baseball great Steve Sax announced that the Los Angeles Dodgers were selecting 2019 Brighton High School graduate Dalton Rushing with the 40th pick of the Major League Baseball draft. Rushing, who watched the draft in the baseball … [Read more...] about Brighton High graduate Dalton Rushing drafted by Los Angeles Dodgers
Comptroller’s office charges former Brighton Booster Club secretary with stealing from the club
The state comptroller's office has charged a former Brighton Blitz Booster Club with stealing from fundraising events. On Dec. 12, 2020, the club contacted the comptroller's office to report its secretary, Amy Spurlin, had stolen money from the discount card fundraiser and the March 13, 2020 Lift-A-Thon, for which donations were collected online. The booster club helps raise … [Read more...] about Comptroller’s office charges former Brighton Booster Club secretary with stealing from the club
Kentucky man arrested for a shooting that took place at a candlelight vigil at Brighton High School in March
The same day 21 people were shot and killed in a Uvalde, Texas elementary school, a Kentucky man was charged by Brighton Police with the attempted murder and possession of a firearm on school property. James Everett Travelstead is accused of shooting at another man during a candlelight vigil at Brighton High School two months ago. According to Brighton Police Department … [Read more...] about Kentucky man arrested for a shooting that took place at a candlelight vigil at Brighton High School in March
Meet Brighton High School’s Top 10 for the Class of 2022
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
Brighton cross country runner Andrew Thompson signs with Carson-Newman
The famous wedding expression "something old, something new, something borrowed and something blue" derives from an old English rhyme. On Jan. 5 in the Brighton gymnasium lobby, senior Andrew Thompson was about to enter a marriage with Carson-Newman cross country. The something blue was his new school colors of orange and blue showcasing the Eagles. Joined by his siblings … [Read more...] about Brighton cross country runner Andrew Thompson signs with Carson-Newman