Democratic gubernatorial nominee Jerri Green is set to make her second campaign stop in Tipton County this week – and the fundraising event is sold out. Green, a Memphis City Council member and public defender, won the Democratic primary in August with about 70 percent of the vote, defeating four other candidates for the nomination. […]
Read MoreCovington hosts Brighton in Week 4 county rivalry
Three high school football games light up Tipton County stadiums Friday night, from an intra-county rivalry to a rare interstate matchup and a critical district clash. Covington hosts Brighton in Week 4 county rivalry When parking lots fill up on South College Street Friday night, record books and classification labels will take a back seat. […]
Read MoreBrighton eyes 3-0 as Covington looks to bounce back in Week 3
Three of the county’s four varsity football programs are in action this week, while Munford enjoys a scheduled bye after posting the most lopsided start of any team in the area. Brighton welcomes Jackson Central-Merry and hopes to go 3-0, Covington hopes to regroup, and Tipton-Rosemark Academy opens Division II-A West Region play Thursday at […]
Read MoreM&M Bowl headlines Tipton County’s Week 2 football slate
High school football’s Week 2 slate sends Munford, Covington and Brighton into action tonight, each looking to build on a 1-0 start. Munford hosts Millington in the annual M&M Bowl, Covington welcomes rival Haywood, and Brighton hosts Dyersburg — all three games kicking off at 7 p.m. Munford Cougars Munford hosts Millington Central at home […]
Read MoreRosemark, Halls seek first win in Thursday night matchup
Tipton-Rosemark Academy and Halls enter Thursday night’s game with the same record but different questions following their season openers. Both teams are 0-1. Rosemark lost 42-7 to Donelson Christian Academy, while Halls fell 44-30 at Humboldt. For Rosemark, the immediate challenge is finding more offensive opportunities after being held to one touchdown last week. The […]
Read MoreFriday Night Football: Brighton, Covington, Rosemark open 2026 season
High school football’s Week 1 slate continues tonight across Tipton County, with Brighton, Tipton-Rosemark Academy and Covington all opening their 2026 seasons — one night after Munford kicked off the county’s season Thursday. All three games are set for 7 p.m. Brighton Cardinals The Cardinals open their 2026 campaign tonight at home against PURE Academy, […]
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