Tigers Win 8th Straight Game, Advance in Playoffs
Article by Blake Franklin- Last Friday night, the place to be was Tiger Stadium in Lexington, Tennessee. The Lexington High School Tigers football team hosted Marshall County on Friday, November 11, 2022, in front of a raucous crowd on their home field. At this time of the season, in the TSSAA state playoffs, games are…
Read MoreAldermen Discuss Public Works Director Opening, Charter Changes
Article by Steve Corlew- The Lexington Board of Mayor and Aldermen will hold a special called meeting November 22nd at noon, to discuss city charter changes after aldermen could not agree on a hiring procedure for a Director of Public Works. The special called session will also take up the fire chief vacancy. Meeting in…
Read MoreLady Lions Soccer Players Participate in All-Star Game
Article by Blake Franklin- The Scotts Hill Lady Lions soccer team was represented in each match of the West TN All-Stars activities held in Milan, Tennessee last Saturday, November 5, 2022. Members of area squads were selected by participating schools, as well as coaching selections per voting ballot by schools. Scotts Hill Lady Lion seniors…
Read MoreHCBOE Approves Beecham’s Contract
Article by Steve Corlew- The Henderson County Board of Education unanimously approved the contract for a new director of schools, November 10. The board had agreed to offer Lexington High School counselor Danny Beecham the position last month. He was one of four candidates seeking the position. Current Director Steve Wilkinson will be retiring in…
Read MoreTigers Finish in 7th Place at State
Article by Blake Franklin- The LHS Tiger cross country team wrapped up their season with a 7th place finish in the TSSAA state meet on Thursday, November 3, 2022, at Sanders Ferry Park in Hendersonville, Tennessee. The Tigers were one of 33 teams, featuring 257 total runners, from across the state competing. Sophomore Zach Bassham…
Read MoreVeterans Were Honored in Ceremonies Around Henderson County
Article by Steve Corlew- Veterans were honored throughout the county this past weekend with speeches, parades and ceremonies honoring those who have served our country. World War II veteran Thomas Whitwell was the grand marshal for the Veterans Day parade in Lexington. The Scotts Hill High School band played “Your A Grand Ole Flag” as…
Read MoreLexington Well Represented In All-Region Selections
Article by Blake Franklin- The Lexington High School football team was mentioned multiple times when it came to Region 6-4A All-Region selections for this season. The Tigers had multiple players selected in individual awards for the 2022 season, as well as numerous selections for first team awards, also. Taking the Player of the Year award…
Read MoreCommission Approves Budget Transfers, Funding for Chamber Christmas
Article by Steve Corlew- The Henderson County Commission approved money for the Henderson County Chamber Christmas celebration, road improvements, a homeless project and inmate re-entry grant during its regular monthly meeting, November 8, 2022. Commissioners also approved a public records request policy, new committee appointments and a new home for the county’s election commission. While…
Read MoreGun Hunting Season For Deer Opens Soon
Article Submitted- NASHVILLE — Tennessee’s 2022-23 statewide gun hunting season for deer opens Saturday, November 19. The season traditionally opens each year on the Saturday prior to Thanksgiving. During gun season, sportsmen may also use muzzleloaders or archery equipment. “Deer hunting season is one of our state’s most cherished traditions,” said Jason Maxedon, Executive Director…
Read MoreHelping Inmates Return to Society
Article by Steve Corlew- The Henderson County Commission approved an $870,000 grant to continue helping inmates prepare for a return to society, during the commissions monthly meeting, November 8, 2022. The grant funds the sheriff’s department’s (Reflect, Reclaim and Redeem) R3 Reentry Program. According to Sheriff Brian Duke, the program helps put inmates on a…
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