Property Assessor’s Office Moves
Article by Steve Corlew- The Henderson County Property Assessor’s Office has moved into its new home on the first floor of the courthouse. Last week Property Assessor Gary Pope and his staff began settling into their new offices. The move puts a group of offices that many people visit in a convenient location. The Property…
Read MoreOutdoor Truths
I get excited this time of year. The deer season is over but another season that involves deer is just around the corner. It’s the season to hunt antler sheds. If you don’t know, each year bucks shed their antlers and grow new ones. In my area they begin to drop off in February and…
Read MoreUTM Chancellor to Lead UTIA
Article by Steve Corlew- The University of Tennessee at Martin Chancellor Keith Carver has been selected to lead the UT Institute of Agriculture, pending board approval. UT System President Randy Boyd and University of Tennessee at Knoxville Chancellor Donde Plowman announced the leadership transition this past week. Once approved Carver will begin his new position,…
Read MoreCity Board Approves Second of Three Industrial Site Bids
Article by Steve Corlew- The Lexington City Board approved the second of three separate bids to prepare sites at the Timberlake Industrial Park, during the board’s monthly session, January 23rd. Lexington split the site preparation projects between three boards: the Joint Economic and Community Development Board (JECDB), Lexington Board of Aldermen, and the Lexington Industrial…
Read MoreObituaries For February 1, 2023 Edition
Irene Catherine Stribling Bingham, 93 Joshua Virgil Blackwell, 29 Ronnie Bowman, 69 John C. Easley, 72 Paul Wayne Fesmire, 85 Mattie Leona McKenzie Mashburn, 89 Thomas Ray O’Quinn, 69 Benny Dewayne Henley Parker, 57 Betty Jo Powers, 89 J. D. Sims, 85 Robert Tucker, 78 For complete obituaries, see the February 1st edition of The…
Read MoreTigers Upset by the Patriots
Article by Jordan Morris- The Lexington High School Tigers basketball team was looking to get back in the win column after losing their last game to the Liberty Crusaders. The Tigers were set to face the Henry County Patriots last Monday, January 17. The Tigers badly wanted to get themselves back on track with a…
Read MoreLaw Enforcement Investigates Body Found on McCaney Mill Rd.
Article by Steve Corlew- Law enforcement officials are investigating a death on McCaney Mill Road, Monday, January 23rd. Henderson County Sheriff Brian Duke says it is an ongoing investigation involving the Henderson County Sheriff’s Department and the Tennessee Highway Patrol. Officers believe he may be a victim of a hit and run accident. The body…
Read MoreLady Lions Go Four in a Row
Article by Jordan Morris- The Scotts Hills Lady Lions basketball program is on a roll to start the new year. The Lady Lions were set to face the Madison Academic Lady Mustangs last Tuesday, January 17. Scotts Hill came into this game fresh off a big win over Bolivar and on a winning streak. The…
Read MoreLexington Aldermen Hold Lengthy Session, Discuss Employee Pay
Article by Steve Corlew- The Lexington City Board spent three hours Monday night, January 21st, working though a long agenda, which included raising garbage rates, addressing electric system’s employee pay, naming a future utilities manager, and addressed the broadband project. The meeting included about a 15-minute break for an executive session so the board could…
Read MoreLady Tigers Fall to Henry County
Article by Jordan Morris- The Lexington High School Lady Tigers basketball program was looking to collect back-to-back wins after a huge win over Liberty on January 13. The Lady Tigers were set to face the Henry County Lady Patriots last Tuesday, January 17. The Lady Tigers were unable to collect their second win in a…
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