Sheriff Seeks to Strike Motion to Dismiss
Article by Steve Corlew- The attorney for Henderson County Sheriff Brian Duke has filed a motion to strike the recent motion to dismiss his lawsuit seeking more funds for his department. Sheriff Duke is also asking that he be allowed to work with Mayor Robbie McCready to resolve the issue. The Sheriff’s motion was filed…
Read MoreTigers Secure Demanding Win Over Liberty Crusaders
Article by Blake Franklin- With the season getting off to a start that Lexington wasn’t exactly looking for, the Big Red Tigers football team needed a win in a big way. Lexington hosted Liberty Tech last Friday evening, September 2, at Jim Stowe Field. The Tigers took control of the game early and never looked…
Read MoreHenderson County Free Fair To Bring Fun and Excitement
Article by Steve Corlew- The annual Henderson County Free Fair will bring fun and entertainment for everyone, September 12-17. 2022. Henderson County has hosted a fair since the 1850s, according to Henderson County Historian Phillip Renfroe. It has been at its current location since the 1960s where it has operated yearly, except during the pandemic…
Read MoreLMS Takes Bragging Rights with Win
Article by Blake Franklin- The Lexington Middle School football team was in action last Thursday evening, September 1, against an in-county rival in Henderson County North. The Minutemen looked to even their record out with a win over the Tigers on the night. Lexington Middle School took control of the game and never looked back…
Read MoreNew Administration Takes Office, Mayor, Assessors Move
Article by Steve Corlew- As the new county administration takes office, the Mayor and Property Assessor’s offices are moving. Henderson County elected officials took office on September 1. “This move will help our customers,” Property Assessor Gary Pope said. McCready’s office will now be on the second floor, next to the Henderson County Chancery Court…
Read MoreSH Lions Football Defeated by Adamsville
Article by Blake Franklin- The Scotts Hill High School Lions football team was on the road last Friday evening, September 2. The Lions traveled to Adamsville High School to take on the Cardinals. Scotts Hill was coming off a loss against Mt. Pleasant the previous week and looked to capture a win over Adamsville. After…
Read MoreHenderson County Schools Receive Level 5 Status
Article by Steve Corlew- The Henderson County School District, Bargerton Elementary School, and Lexington High School have been classified as Level 5 by the Tennessee Department of Education. Bargerton Elementary School celebrated their level 5 achievement, Friday, September 2, 2022. LHS will celebrate their award on September 15th. Bargerton Elementary School principal Shannon Taylor announced…
Read MoreSH Student Anglers Hold Awards Ceremony
Article by Blake Franklin- On Sunday, August 28, the Scotts Hill Student Anglers held their annual awards ceremony in the cafeteria of Scotts Hill High School. The program members were recognized for their accomplishments that were achieved throughout the year. Scotts Hill Student Anglers have qualified for the Bassmaster’s High School National Championship for the…
Read MoreCrossroads Commission Approve Solid Waste Letter, Discussed ARPA Funds
Article by Steve Corlew- The City of Parkers Crossroads Commission approved a letter to residents about the new garbage pickup fee and they discussed the American Rescue Plan funds, during the regular monthly meeting, September 1, 2022. Parkers Crossroads commissioners will end their free garbage collection on October 1, 2022. The new weekly service will…
Read MoreHCN Tigers Victorious Over Trinity Christian
Article by Blake Franklin- The Tigers of Henderson County North were in action last week in two games. Henderson County North would take on TCA on Tuesday, August 30, and then the team was in competition on Thursday, September 1, 2022, against Lexington Middle School. The Tigers would split the games as HCN secured the…
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