Upcoming ’22 – ’23 Season for Student Anglers Previewed
Article Submitted by Holly Overman- Attention! Attention! Student anglers, parents, and guardians! The West Tennessee Student Bass Trail is about to start a whole new season on August 27, 2022, at Pearl Harbor. This trail provides student anglers more local areas to enjoy fishing and even gain more experience with. The WTSBT is able to…
Read MoreParkers Crossroads Explores Solid Waste Ordinance
Article by Steve Corlew- The City of Parkers Crossroads commissioners approved the first reading on a fee for residential solid waste pickup. Meeting during their regular monthly session, August 4, 2022, commissioners approved a proposed $22 residential solid waste fee. Currently, the city has been covering the cost of solid waste pickup for residential customers,…
Read MoreHall Headed to Compete in Vegas Tuffest Jr. World Championship
Article by Steve Corlew- Lexington’s Braxton Hall recently qualified for the Vegas Tuffest Jr. World Championships to be held November 30, 2022 through December 5, 2022, in Las Vegas, Nevada. Braxton is one of 900+ qualifiers from 27 different states including Hawaii and four provinces in Canada competing at the Mike and Sherrylynn Johnson’s Vegas…
Read MoreHCN Tigers Have Success in McKenzie Jamboree
Article by Blake Franklin- The Henderson County North Tigers traveled to McKenzie, Tennessee on Saturday evening, August 6, 2022, for the annual Middle School Jamboree. The varsity team played Dresden in the first game. Dresden would score first on a quick one play drive to start the game but would be denied for the rest…
Read MoreObituaries For August 10, 2022 Edition
Patty Sue Almond Vernell “Snook” Arnold, 91 Larry Joe Blankenship, 80 Gordon Earl Enlow, 84 Sharen Lee Gass, 80 Betty Gibson, 82 Margaret Kathryn Hamilton, 79 Chauncy “Charles” Hanna Mickey Mantle Hansel Evelyn Nadine Lunsford, 88 Kevin “Rollin” Rhodes, 45 Michael Dewayne Scott, 54 Mary Ann Woody, 92 For complete obituaries, see the August 10th…
Read MoreLexington and Henderson County Prepare for a New School Year
Article by Steve Corlew- Henderson County and Lexington City Schools are preparing for the 2022-23 year. Lexington City School System had a Back to School Bash, on Thursday, July 28, 2022 at Caywood Elementary. The event featured food, free school supplies, free haircuts, free vision screenings, clothing exchange, and jumpers. On Friday at 6:00 a.m.,…
Read MoreSheriff Duke Sues County Commission for More Funds
Article by Steve Corlew- A lawyer for Henderson County Mayor Eddie Bray has filed an answer to the lawsuit brought by Sheriff Brian Duke seeking additional funding for the department. The lawsuit was filed in Henderson County Circuit Court, July 25, 2022, and the response was filed August 1, 2022. This is the fourth such…
Read MoreLHS Lady Tigers Softball Receive Proclamation
Article by Blake Franklin- On Monday afternoon, August 1, 2022, the Lexington High School Lady Tigers Softball team was recognized by the City of Lexington Mayor and Board of Alderman with a proclamation for their outstanding achievements and winning the TSSAA 3A State Softball Championship in the 2021-2022 softball season. Mayor Griggs spoke to the…
Read MoreOver 1,500 Votes Cast Before Election Day
Article by Steve Corlew- Voters are headed to the polls, Thursday, August 4, 2022 for the Henderson County General Election and the state primary elections. According to Election Administrator Robin Powers, the turnout was about the same as 2018. During the early voting period, 1,585 total votes were cast. A breakdown shows that a majority…
Read MoreChamber’s First Friday Returns To The Square
Article by Steve Corlew- Miss Tennessee, the Lexington High School Beta Club and Kimberly Helton and her top vocal students will entertain everyone attending First Friday Nights on the Square, August 5, 2022. One of the Henderson County Chamber of Commerce’s signature events will be bringing fun and music to the court square. The entertainment…
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