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School board OKs athletic, ag program projects

By Echo Day on June 17, 2021

New turf on the football fields. New lights for the other sports. New buildings for the ag departments. It’s all coming soon to Tipton County Schools after the school board approved a project timeline at Thursday night’s meeting. “Our kids deserve the best,” said director Dr. John Combs. Already approved earlier this year, the installation of turf at the three high school … [Read more...] about School board OKs athletic, ag program projects

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

Director of schools further limits number of Covington football fans after spectators disregard protocols

By Jeff Ireland on August 25, 2020

Director of Schools Dr. John Combs stood behind the north end zone during Friday night's Covington-Munford football game in Covington, and he did not like what he saw. Because of that, when Covington plays its next home game Sept. 4 against Bolivar, about half as many fans will be allowed in the stadium as there were last Friday. Combs said about 1,000 tickets were sold for … [Read more...] about Director of schools further limits number of Covington football fans after spectators disregard protocols

Tipton County fall sports and bands can begin offseason activities next week

By Jeff Ireland on May 19, 2020

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

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