SH Lions Win Three Games in a Row
Article by Blake Franklin- After winning their last two contests, the Scotts Hill Lions basketball team was looking to make it three in a row. The Lions made their way to Clifton, Tennessee to take on Frank Hughes High School on Monday, December 5, 2022. Scotts Hill took an early lead in the game and…
Read MoreParkers Crossroads Board Holds Brief Monthly Session
Article by Steve Corlew- The Parkers Crossroads City Commissioners heard updates on old business during a brief monthly session, December 1, 2023. Commissioner Jamie Simonton was absent from the meeting. City Manager Steve McDaniel reported that the company which is repairing the fence at the Parkers Crossroad City Park has had some delays and is…
Read MoreLady Lions Basketball Win Consecutive Games
Article by Blake Franklin- Coming off a victory over the Lady Rockets of Clarksburg High School, the Scotts Hill Lady Lions basketball team set their sights on Frank Hughes, out of Clifton, Tennessee. The Lady Lions hit the road to Clifton on Monday evening, December 5, 2022. Looking for their third win in a row,…
Read MoreDickson Meets Fans at Miss America Sendoff
Article by Steve Corlew- Miss Tennessee Lauren Dickson is headed to New York City later this week before going on to Connecticut to compete in the Miss America Competition. Dickson was greeted by supporters, Sunday, December 4, 2022, at her official sendoff. She is the first local contestant since 2017 to compete in Miss America.…
Read MoreGaylord Perry’s Recent Passing Brought Memories Of Local Connection
Article by Steve Corlew- Major League Baseball Hall of Famer Gaylord Perry, who passed away at the age of 84, December 1st, had a local connection. A Henderson Countian once caught for him in the big leagues. Perry also visited Lexington, attending a baseball card show sponsored by the Lexington Baseball Boosters Club. The late…
Read MoreLocal Actor’s Movie Kicks Off Holiday Season at The Princess
Article by Steve Corlew- The Princess Theatre’s Holiday movies kicked off November 29, 2022, with the premier of a movie featuring a local actor. Lexington High School’s own Jordan Williams was busy greeting fans and signing autographs. Williams played Noah, a shepherd boy, in “It’s Christmas Again.” If you missed the premier, it is back…
Read MoreOutdoor Truths
I’m not a very good deer hunter. Oh, I’ve harvested several animals over the years, and I have had my share of good days, but I’m really not very good. I scout. I plant fields. I put out cameras. I read, plan, and practice with all my weapons. I have done these things for years.…
Read MorePrincess Theatre Has Been Entertaining For Over 100 Years
Article by Steve Corlew- For a little over 100 years, the Princess Theatre has been entertaining Henderson Countians with such classic movies as “Gone with the Wind,” “The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly,” blockbusters such as “Top Gun: Maverick,” and even news reels, cartoons, and classic silent films. The theatre has hosted musical events…
Read MoreLady Lions Take Down Haywood County
Article by Blake Franklin- In getting the 2022-23 high school basketball season started, the Scotts Hill Lady Lions were able to add a game to the season that wasn’t previously printed on the official schedule. The Lady Lions hit the road on November 19, 2022, as the team made their way to Haywood County. There…
Read MoreAldermen Approved Middleton as Fire Chief
Article by Steve Corlew- The Lexington City Board voted to place Lexington Police Department Captain, Jeff Middleton over the fire department filling the vacancy left by Doug Acred’s resignation. Meeting in a special session, November 22, 2022, board members addressed the fire department’s vacancy and possible charter changes. Chief Acred was recently hired by the…
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