Earthquakes Blamed for Recent Water Leaks
Article by Steve Corlew- Lexington Utility workers were busy last week repairing several water leaks around the system. Between Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, the system responded to about a dozen leaks, according to Lexington Utilities General Manager Michael Hopper. “In my 15 years I have not seen this many leaks in such a short time,”…
Read MoreLHS Tigers Unable to Overcome South Gibson
Article by Blake Franklin- The Lexington High School Big Red Tigers football team held their season opener for the regular season at home this past Friday evening, August 19, 2022. Lexington hosted South Gibson in their first game and were hoping to secure their first win of the season. The Tigers would jump out to…
Read MoreCity Board of Education Approved State Board Policy Changes
Article by Steve Corlew- The Lexington City School Board approved most of the Tennessee School Board Association’s recommended board policy changes, during the group’s regular monthly session, August 18, 2022. The changes were mandated by the Tennessee General Assembly. Board members approved the changes except for rule 1.102 because that rule only pertained to county…
Read MoreHCN Football Has Tough Trip to USJ
Article by Blake Franklin- The Henderson County North Tigers trip to the University School of Jackson was not a good one for the Tigers, last Thursday evening, August 18, 2022. USJ had defeated Jackson Christian School, 54-8, the week before taking on Henderson County North, so the Tigers knew that they had a big task…
Read MoreAldermen Approved First Reading of New Fees for Utilities
Article by Steve Corlew- Lexington Aldermen approved the first reading on changes to the fees and deposits for the city’s utilities, during its regular monthly session, August 22, 2022. The board also took under advisement a driveway standard repair policy. The utility fee and deposit changes will affect new customers. Lexington Utilities General Manager Michael…
Read MoreLady Tigers Split Games in Tri-Match
Article by Blake Franklin- While the Lexington Lady Tigers Volleyball team opened the season with a win over in-county rival Scotts Hill to begin the season, the Lady Tigers entered a tri-match against Dyer County and Madison Academic the following day. That match was played last Tuesday, August 16, 2022. Lexington would secure a win…
Read MoreAssistant District Attorney Angela Scott Honored
Article by Steve Corlew- Assistant District Attorney Angela R. Scott was recognized for her service, Friday, at the Henderson County Criminal Justice Complex. Scotts served over 20 years with the 26th Judicial District Attorney General’s office. Local officials attended the reception, Friday afternoon, August 20, 2022. She was presented a plaque by District Attorney General……
Read MoreSH Volleyball Takes Win Over Bolivar
Article by Blake Franklin- After coming off a tri-match with Gibson County and McNairy County, the Scotts Hill High School Lady Lions volleyball team welcomed Bolivar to their home court last Thursday, August 18. Scotts Hill would keep the team momentum going with another win over Bolivar. The Lady Lions won in four sets, 23-25,…
Read MoreCounty Firemen’s Quick Action Prevents Fire Damage
Article by Steve Corlew- Firefighters from Henderson County Fire Stations 1, 2, and 7 quickly extinguished a fire in the 1000 block of Independence Road, August 17, 2022. Firemen found an unattended rubbish fire near a home, according to Henderson County Fire Chief Lynn Murphy. Heat from the fire melted siding on the nearby structure,…
Read MoreLexington Volleyball Defeats Hardin County Lady Tigers
Article by Blake Franklin- The Lady Tigers volleyball team split matches earlier in the week and were looking to rebound with a home match against Hardin County on Thursday, August 18, 2022. Lexington came out with strong effort and never looked back as the team went on to defeat the Lady Tigers from Hardin County…
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