Schools
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Atoka man arrested after threats, disturbance at elementary school
Atoka police arrested Richard Bradley after threats and disruptive behavior involving Atoka Elementary School. Police say there’s no ongoing threat to the school or community.
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Munford police arrest 16-year-old in school bomb threat
Munford police say the bomb threat that locked down Munford High School Thursday was a false swatting call. Students and staff have returned to the building.
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Love y’all: After 33 years, Dr. John Combs is going home
The day after the tornadoes hit in 2023, when Covington was still sorting through what it had lost, Dr. John Combs got on the phone with parents. Two schools were […]
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CHS to present Wizard of Oz
Covington High School will take the stage next week to present the school’s first theatrical production, The Wizard of Oz. Ericka Perez will star as Dorothy, joined by Kinslee Hamm […]
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Munford, TRA students recognized with Orpheum theatre award nominations
Students and a teacher from Munford High School and Tipton-Rosemark Academy are among this year’s nominees for the 2026 Orpheum High School Musical Theatre Awards. Munford High School earned two […]
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Boys & Girls Club reports early literacy gains from Reading Success Academy
After just four months of instruction, the Boys & Girls Club of the Hatchie River Region says its new reading program is already showing measurable gains for students across multiple […]
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Munford Elementary earns national music award
Munford Elementary School announced Wednesday it has been named one of the nation’s best communities for music education, earning a 2026 Best Communities for Music Education Award from the NAMM […]