Tennessee high school football coaches, players, fans and media members were really looking forward to this morning's TSSAA Board of Control meeting. The thought was that one of four plans for playing the 2020 football season was going to be adopted and everybody could move forward with preparations. That did not happen. After frustrating many of those listening to the live … [Read more...] about TSSAA punts on plans to start football while infuriating just about everybody
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TSSAA pondering when, if and how high school football can be played
On Tuesday afternoon Gov. Bill Lee extended Tennessee’s COVID-19 State of Emergency order to Aug. 29. According to a press release from the Tennessee Secondary Schools Athletic Association, that means “member schools cannot have close contact activities during their fundamental practice in the sports of football, 7-on-7 football, girls’ soccer, wrestling and basketball.” The … [Read more...] about TSSAA pondering when, if and how high school football can be played
Here’s where you can watch fireworks in Tipton County this week
The COVID-19 coronavirus has canceled plans for Independence Day celebrations this year, but two organizations will be hosting shows. If you choose to partake in the celebrations, please keep in mind the governor's encouragement for social distancing, cloth masks and handwashing as a means to help prevent the spread of the virus. You can watch fireworks in Covington … [Read more...] about Here’s where you can watch fireworks in Tipton County this week
Prairie Farms, Gateway Baptist and First Baptist distribute free dairy products on the square
[metaslider id=5911] The temperature hit 90 degrees Monday afternoon in Covington, but hundreds of people lined up on the square to receive a gift box that helped them cool off. Prairie Farms teamed up with Gateway Baptist Church to distribute 480 boxes of diary products. Each box contained two gallons of white milk, two pints of chocolate milk, two pints of strawberry milk, … [Read more...] about Prairie Farms, Gateway Baptist and First Baptist distribute free dairy products on the square
Brighton, Covington and Munford football teams have gone back to work
[metaslider id=5688] You would not think teenagers would be excited about running around in the heat and vomiting occasionally, but that is clearly the case. Tipton County’s three high school football teams – Brighton, Covington and Munford – were allowed to resume offseason workouts a little more than a week ago after more than two months of being told to stay away because of … [Read more...] about Brighton, Covington and Munford football teams have gone back to work
As the country mourns and protests, a Covington church is bringing hope
[metaslider id="5645"] You could hear assistant pastor Michael Dowell at least a quarter mile away. "Hallelujah!" he cried out from a busy intersection in east Covington early Saturday morning. "Glory to God! Praise the Lord!" He and other members of Threshing Floor Ministries carried signs that said "God is in Control" and "Fight with Prayer, Prayer Changes Things." "With … [Read more...] about As the country mourns and protests, a Covington church is bringing hope
Tipton County fall sports and bands can begin offseason activities next week
Covington High football coach J.R. Kirby has been spending a lot of time lately cruising in his boat on Pickwick Lake. Munford football coach Slade Calhoun spent part of today cleaning up a mess his five-year-old daughter made in the garage. Both coaches are about to be busy doing some coaching instead next week. Director of Tipton County Schools Dr. John Combs tweeted out … [Read more...] about Tipton County fall sports and bands can begin offseason activities next week
City of Covington recognizes National Nurses Week at Magnolia Creek
[metaslider id=5389] National Nurses Week comes every year in early May. With COVID-19 gripping the country, it has taken on special significance this year. Covington Mayor Justin Hanson and the Covington Fire Department made sure the city's nurses were recognized appropriately with a stop by Magnolia Creek Nursing and Rehabilitation on Monday. Hanson read a proclamation … [Read more...] about City of Covington recognizes National Nurses Week at Magnolia Creek
