Day: October 9, 2019

Members of the Young at Heart senior group at Clopton United Methodist Church in Brighton recently enjoyed being entertained by two of the “The Three Wise Men” from left are Howard Michael and Walter Hollyfield.  The third Wise Man, Carter Hooker, was unable to participate this year.  They performed a variety of gospel, country and…

Menu Arrests Oct. 31- 39-year-old Millington male, charged with violation of an order of protection or restraining order; 46-year-old Memphis male, charged with theft of property-conduct involving merchandise; Nov. 1- 36-year-old Millington male, charged with failure to appear; 46-year-old Millington male, charged with failure to appear, driving while license suspended/cancelled/revoked, following too closely; Nov. 2-…

By Thomas Sellers Jr. As Ryan Ross enters his “junior” year at Munford High School, he will count on a foundation of 11th graders to be the bridge for his program taking the next step. Three years ago Ross arrived to Tipton County and looked to established his vision of sending players to the next…

By Thomas Sellers Jr. Brighton’s senior trio of Zach Lewis, Taelyr Gatlin and Aaron Alston logged several minutes last year in helping the Cardinals reach Sectionals. The Brighton Cardinals have improved their finish each season under Stan Gatlin. Since his arrival in 2014-15, Brighton has won the District 13-3A title, hosted the Regional First Round…

By Thomas Sellers Jr. This November David Wampler has been pulling double duty and logging in extra hours on the campus of Brighton High School. After his daily responsibilities were done in the school, he headed over to the gridiron practice field to prepare his Cardinal defense for a postseason game. With hardly time to…

By Thomas Sellers Jr. Multiple things have motivated Tae’lyr Gatlin toward his National Signing Day. The Brighton senior wanted to be the most decorated player in school history. The MVP point guard targeted being the first Division I Basketball signee for the Cardinals since Herley Maclin in 1999. Gatlin might have had additional motivation from…