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Munford High School’s ‘Noses Off’ opens tonight at The Ruffin

By The Leader on November 9, 2023

Munford High School is proud to announce its theater department’s production of "Noses Off," which opens tonight at the Historic Ruffin Theater in Covington. Noses Off tells the story of an amateur theater company's whodunit as it hurtles towards opening night -- but the real mystery is whether the cast and crew can get this disaster to curtain call. The cast and crew of this … [Read more...] about Munford High School’s ‘Noses Off’ opens tonight at The Ruffin

Class of 2020: Meet Munford’s Top 10

By Echo Day on May 16, 2020

[metaslider id="5460"] Today is graduation day for Munford High School's Class of 2020. The school has changed its original plans, which set five separate ceremonies, and will now be conducting the ceremony as a drive-thru for the graduates. Here are the school's Top 10 graduates: 1. Emily Grace Norris, 4.0, 35; daughter of Tim and Tina Norris of  Drummonds 2. Maria Kubo, … [Read more...] about Class of 2020: Meet Munford’s Top 10

Munford changes graduation from in-person to drive-through

By Echo Day on May 15, 2020

Munford High School announced to its seniors Friday morning plans had changed for Saturday's graduation ceremony. Instead of five mini graduation ceremonies held throughout the day, graduates and their families will now drive up to the stage on the football field. It's been the school's Plan B since graduation plans were announced. "At this time, due to the uncertainty in the … [Read more...] about Munford changes graduation from in-person to drive-through

Playoff picture: Covington’s game tonight could be do or die; Munford might win region

By Jeff Ireland on November 1, 2019

What a difference a year makes. Twelve months ago, with the regular season finale one day away, Brighton and Munford were preparing to play each other for the final playoff berth in Region 8-5A. Covington, with a Region 7-3A title already clinched, was looking to finish off the 12th perfect regular season in program history. None of those things is true this year. Brighton was … [Read more...] about Playoff picture: Covington’s game tonight could be do or die; Munford might win region

Monster game from Jesse Savage propels Munford to key win over Kirby

By Jeff Ireland on October 21, 2019

[metaslider id=2303] Simply put, Munford junior Jesse Savage had the game of his life Friday night. He threw for completions on two fake punts, made all three of his extra points and made all three of his field goals, the third of which came in double overtime and gave the Cougars a huge 30-27 Region 8-5A win at home over Kirby. Despite the massive game he had, after it was … [Read more...] about Monster game from Jesse Savage propels Munford to key win over Kirby

Here’s a playoff picture breakdown for Brighton, Covington, Munford and TRA

By Jeff Ireland on October 18, 2019

All four Tipton County-area football teams play games tonight that will have significant postseason ramifications. Covington hosts South Gibson, Munford hosts Kirby, Brighton hosts Southwind and Tipton-Rosemark hosts Columbia Academy. For a couple of teams a loss could end postseason hopes. For two others, wins could mean a region title. Here’s a look at each team’s playoff … [Read more...] about Here’s a playoff picture breakdown for Brighton, Covington, Munford and TRA

Local runners dominate Cougar Classic meet

By Jeff Ireland on October 17, 2019

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[metaslider id=2112] The Munford High School cross country team hosted the 2019 Cougar Classic Tuesday at Nancy Lane Park in Atoka and Tipton County runners dominated the event. Munford freshman Ryan Coley took first in the boys’ high school 5K with a time of 18:58 and Linda Giffing, a junior from Munford, won the girls’ race with a time of 22:25. Covington’s boys won the team … [Read more...] about Local runners dominate Cougar Classic meet

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