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Covington football players receive multiple postseason honors

By Jeff Ireland on December 18, 2020

The Covington High School football team held its banquet last night at the Manor at Mt. Carmel and numerous players were named all-region and received scholarships. Offensive lineman Reed Chipman was named the Region 7-3A lineman of the year and Dalton Dickerson (38.1 yards per punt) was named the region's top punter. Other Chargers making the all-region team were … [Read more...] about Covington football players receive multiple postseason honors

Jackson Hughey meets Grizzlies’ star and favorite player Ja Morant

By Jeff Ireland on February 24, 2020

[metaslider id=4211] Covington High junior Jackson Hughey, who is battling a second bout of cancer, recently received a special gift from the community and the Covington Parks and Recreation Department. Following Jackson Hughey's Baller Challenge on Feb. 8 at the Covington Sportsplex officials arranged for Hughey and his family to attend a Memphis Grizzlies basketball game on … [Read more...] about Jackson Hughey meets Grizzlies’ star and favorite player Ja Morant

A look back: Coming together in tragedy

By Echo Day on January 2, 2020

As we begin a new decade we wanted to have a look back at the things that made news – good, bad and inspiring – from 2010-19. It was a decade with unspeakable tragedy, politicians behaving badly, extreme weather and small towns rallying around their own in a way others cannot. This is part five of our series and it's all about the way the community came together in the wake of … [Read more...] about A look back: Coming together in tragedy

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