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

By Echo Day on May 20, 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

By The Leader on January 7, 2022

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

Top 10 Tipton County sports stories of the year

By Jeff Ireland on December 30, 2021

[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

Bass fishing team getting started at Brighton High School

By Jeff Ireland on July 21, 2021

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

By Echo Day on March 17, 2021

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

By Echo Day on March 11, 2021

[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

By Echo Day on February 22, 2021

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

By Jeff Ireland on February 18, 2021

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

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Brighton High fishing duo will compete for national title next month

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