[metaslider id=9980] The year that was 2021, at least when it comes to sports, was much better than 2020. COVID-19 cancelled all spring sports in 2020 and had a major impact on football as well. There was still some issues here and there as far as COVID, but by and large seasons went off without a hitch and Tipton County-area teams found their fair share of success. Here are … [Read more...] about Top 10 Tipton County sports stories of the year
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Bass fishing team getting started at Brighton High School
There are a lot of young fishing enthusiasts in Tipton County. Starting this fall, those people who attend Brighton High School will have a chance to do what they love and compete for their school. Brantley Tillman, an administrator at Brighton High, tried to form the school's first bass fishing team last year, but COVID ruined those plans. This year, however, things are … [Read more...] about Bass fishing team getting started at Brighton High School
BHS planning to search building, all bags after bomb threat Wednesday
Brighton High School's administration notified parents Wednesday that after a student found a bomb threat in the bathroom the campus and every bag brought into the building would be searched. The student reportedly found a message scrawled above a urinal at about 12:45 p.m. today saying, "the school will be blown up at 12:25 tomorrow ... better stay home." "Our school is … [Read more...] about BHS planning to search building, all bags after bomb threat Wednesday
Class of 2021: Meet Brighton’s Top 10
[metaslider id="8290"] With graduation fewer than three months away, the Class of 2021 is gearing up for commencement. This week, the Tipton County Board of Education has announced the following seniors as the top 10 at their respective schools. In some cases, administrators had to use ACT scores and numerical averages of core classes to determine class ranking. Here's … [Read more...] about Class of 2021: Meet Brighton’s Top 10
Crews are currently working to make repairs at flooded Brighton High School
As students and staff members enjoyed what is likely the last snow day, crews were working hard to repair water damage at Brighton High School after a pipe burst late last week. Superintendent Dr. John Combs said maintenance crews have inspected the district's buildings each day during the deep freeze and snowstorms that closed the county for several days. "That morning the … [Read more...] about Crews are currently working to make repairs at flooded Brighton High School
15 years ago this week local wrestler Demetrius Johnson made history with state title
Tipton County athletes and teams have won their share of state titles over the years. Munford and Covington have won baseball state titles and all three schools have won track and field individual state titles. Tipton County’s high schools, however, have not had a ton of wrestling success over the years, although Munford High School is working on changing that. Covington has … [Read more...] about 15 years ago this week local wrestler Demetrius Johnson made history with state title
Brighton’s Mackenzie Smith stays grounded (for now) and signs with Dyersburg State
[metaslider id=7606] Before another opportunity presented itself Brighton senior Mackenzie Smith was considering pursuing a career as an aviator. She's been taking flying lessons since she was 15 and was planning on following that path in college before a strong senior year on the pitch changed her mind. Smith cracked her femur last August during the first game of the 2020 … [Read more...] about Brighton’s Mackenzie Smith stays grounded (for now) and signs with Dyersburg State
The top five Tipton County sports stories of the year
[metaslider id=7569] A global pandemic dominated the news during 2020 and forced the cancelation of several sports. However, before COVID-19 hit and when a path to playing sports during it was eventually figured out, several Tipton County-area athletes and teams accomplished some big things. Here are the top five sports stories of 2020: 5. Clay Busters win state, national … [Read more...] about The top five Tipton County sports stories of the year
