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In tears On Friday, Jan. 20, convicted murderer Jacob Brown, 17, took the stand during his sentencing hearing. Prosecutor Walt Freeland asked Brown whether or not his hallucinations would win again should he eventually be released, Brown told him, “It’s a possibility.” Brown was later sentenced to life without parole. Photo by Echo Day
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On Saturday, Jan. 21, Tipton County Budgets and Accounting Director Bruce Petty died as a result of complications from lung cancer. Petty, 58, had been employed with the county for 35 years and co...
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In separate letters to residents, both Gilt Edge mayor Phillip Nelson and recorder Jeff Hunter have resigned their positions. Hunter, who resigned on Sunday, Jan. 15, said his duties as recorder c...
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Brighton senior Tony Brooks tries to get past Charger senior Jawan Alston during action Saturday night in Covington. The Chargers won, 52-45. Photo by Jeff Ireland
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A raucous, rowdy packed house in Castellaw Gym was treated to a seesaw renewal of the Covington-Brighton rivalry on Friday night that saw CHS pull off the mild upset, 52-45. The fourth quarter was...
Covington's Leshaundra Somerville looks for space under the defense of Lady Cardinals Lindey Lane (33) and McCallie Ruffin. Covington won, 52-29. Photo by Jeff Ireland
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Covington had the best of the in-county girls rivalry game Friday night in Covington. Due to a superior defensive effort that forced 30 Brighton turnovers and an aggressive attack on the Brighton...
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The Lady Cougars saw Dyer County turn the tables on them Friday night in Newbern. After erasing early deficits in a pair of recent wins over Millington and Bolton, Munford allowed the Lady Chocta...
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