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The Henderson County Commission met on February 11, 2020 at the Henderson County Criminal Justice Center.
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Commission Approves Initial Reading of Wheel Tax

By Editor | February 19, 2020

A feasibility study on the possible renovation of the old Lexington Civic Center/Lexington City School building was submitted by Water Management Services, LLC.
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Lexington Civic Center Renovation Feasibility Study Received

By Editor | February 19, 2020

Scotts Hill High School Lions Basketball
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SH Lions Defeat Tigers in Battle of Henderson County

By Editor | February 19, 2020

Anthony L. B. Skelton was found guilty on five counts of Rape of a Child and one count of Aggravated Sexual Battery.
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Skelton Found Guilty on Five Counts of Rape of a Child

By Editor | February 19, 2020

Henderson County residents are being urged to be cautious of a recent phone scam that is occurring in regards to their electric bill.
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Phone Scam Alert Issued from Henderson County Sheriff’s Department

By Editor | February 19, 2020

Lexington High School Lady Tigers Basketball
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Lady Tigers Fall to Scotts Hill Lady Lions

By Editor | February 19, 2020

Jonathan Hart, age 30, appeared before Circuit Court of Henderson County on February 6, 2020.
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Hart Makes Appearance Before the Circuit Court of Henderson County

By Editor | February 19, 2020

Pictured is the actual Scotts Hill Stagecoach route as it looks today. This route was originally surveyed in the 1840s, and this particular spot is located about 2 miles north of the mid-town area.
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The Scotts Hill Heritage Collection- Our Story

By Editor | February 19, 2020

Scotts Hill High School Lady Lions Basketball
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Lady Lions Defeat LHS Lady Tigers

By Editor | February 19, 2020

The 1870 Census for Henderson County was the first to list the names for black citizens.
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Black History Month – The Challenge of Tracing Last Names

By Editor | February 19, 2020

Pictured are: Top row (L-R) Keith Wallace, Lexington Fire Dept.; Raul Rascon, Nidec; Misty Denley, FirstBank; Conley Sanders, Falcon Plastics; Michael McCormick, Farm Bureau; Doug Bartholomew, Henderson County Register of Deeds; Donnie Barber, Good News Worship Center; Derrick Stingley, West TN Area Council Director; and Christina Tate, Henderson Co. Senior Center. Front Row: (L to R) Eddie Bray, Henderson County Mayor; Jacob Todd, Nidec; Krista Paul, United Way of West Tennessee; Ryan Hart, Manpower; Loren Stanford, UT 4-H Extension Agent; Annie Searock, CASA Henderson County; and Lauren McBride, Simmons Bank. Not Pictured: Matt Lofton, Community Bank.
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Leadership Henderson County Enjoys Local Government Day

By Editor | February 19, 2020

Phillip Peterson was presented the Rotarian of the Year award by Dr. Charles White.
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Peterson Receives Rotarian of the Year and Chester County Chamber Director Emily Johnson is Guest Speaker

By Editor | February 19, 2020

Lexington High School Tigers Basketball
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Lexington Tigers Fall to Scotts Hill

By Editor | February 19, 2020

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Commission Approves Initial Reading of Wheel Tax

February 19, 2020

Lexington Civic Center Renovation Feasibility Study Received

February 19, 2020

Skelton Found Guilty on Five Counts of Rape of a Child

February 19, 2020

Area Sports

SH Lions Defeat Tigers in Battle of Henderson County

February 19, 2020

Lady Tigers Fall to Scotts Hill Lady Lions

February 19, 2020

Lady Lions Defeat LHS Lady Tigers

February 19, 2020

Area News

Breaking News

Commission Approves Initial Reading of Wheel Tax

Lexington Civic Center Renovation Feasibility Study Received

SH Lions Defeat Tigers in Battle of Henderson County

Skelton Found Guilty on Five Counts of Rape of a Child

Phone Scam Alert Issued from Henderson County Sheriff’s Department

Lady Tigers Fall to Scotts Hill Lady Lions

Hart Makes Appearance Before the Circuit Court of Henderson County

The Scotts Hill Heritage Collection- Our Story

Lady Lions Defeat LHS Lady Tigers

Black History Month – The Challenge of Tracing Last Names

Leadership Henderson County Enjoys Local Government Day

Peterson Receives Rotarian of the Year and Chester County Chamber Director Emily Johnson is Guest Speaker

Lexington Tigers Fall to Scotts Hill

Latest E-Edition

Area News

Commission Approves Initial Reading of Wheel Tax

Lexington Civic Center Renovation Feasibility Study Received

Skelton Found Guilty on Five Counts of Rape of a Child

Area Sports

SH Lions Defeat Tigers in Battle of Henderson County

Lady Tigers Fall to Scotts Hill Lady Lions

Lady Lions Defeat LHS Lady Tigers

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