Chamber to Start Search for New Director
Article by Steve Corlew- The Henderson County Chamber of Commerce will be starting a search for a new director after Melissa Gilbert resigned to take a new job. After more than a year on the job, Gilbert is taking a new position and her last day with the chamber will be Friday, July 15, 2022.…
Read MoreLexington Man Arrested for Arson
Article by Steve Corlew- A 65-year-old Lexington man has been accused of arson and burglary in Carroll County, according to authorities. According to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, David Ables was taken into custody Thursday, July 6, 2022. He was released on $50,000 bond. The charges were a result of a joint investigation by the…
Read MoreTennessee Sports Writers Association Releases 2022 All-State Softball Teams
Article by Blake Franklin- Last Thursday, July 7, 2022, the Tennessee Sports Writers Association released the 2022 All-State Softball teams. There are a couple names to make the list that locals might know to be familiar faces with a softball program in Lexington. The Lady Tigers softball team had two of its members to be…
Read MoreLexington Aldermen Debate Budget, Nothing Approved
Article by Steve Corlew- The Lexington City Board debated the budget, Tuesday, July 5, 2022, but failed to reach an agreement. It is still not known whether to board will raise taxes, cut its budget, or uses its rainy-day fund to balance the budget. The board will meet again, Monday, July 25th, to tackle the budget. The…
Read MoreCongressman Kustoff Meets with Local Officials
Article by Steve Corlew- U.S Rep. David Kustoff was back in Lexington last week to meet with local first responders as part of a series of meetings he has been holding across his district. Kustoff met with officials at the Lexington Utilities Operation Facility, Wednesday, July 6, 2022. The Eighth District Congressman from Germantown has…
Read MoreCounty Fire Department Responds to Equipment Fire
Article by Steve Corlew- Firefighters from Henderson County Fire Department station four responded to a construction equipment fire, Saturday, July 9, 2022 in the Middleburg area. According to Henderson County Fire Chief Lynn Murphy, a backhoe was heavily damaged by the blaze. The fire was caused by an electrical fire in the engine compartment, according…
Read MoreSeason Long Duck Blind Drawing Application Period Open Through July 20
Article Submitted- NASHVILLE — The application period for the 2022-23 Tier 1 duck blinds is open and will close July 20. Announcement of the successful applicants will be made August 6, 2022. The online application is available at the Go Outdoors Tennessee website (quotahunt.gooutdoorstennessee.com). All hunters who are successfully chosen for a blind will be…
Read MoreHenderson County Fire Department to Hold Junior Firefighter Camp
Article by Steve Corlew- The Henderson County Fire Department will be holding an open house, Friday, July 15, 2022, as part of its annual Jr. Firefighter Camp. Among the events Friday will be a Touch-A-Truck, featuring several vehicles from local emergency services and law enforcement. According to Henderson County Fire Department Training Officer Cody Usery,…
Read MoreCulver Select American Legion State Commander
Article by Steve Corlew- Lexington’s Lanny Culver was selected Department Commander of the Tennessee American Legion July 3, 2022, in Franklin, TN. Culver, a local businessman, is the first Department Commander from Henderson County. Culver served in the U. S. Air Force from July 13, 1978, to December 13, 1982. He has previously served as…
Read MoreScotts Hill Board to Discuss Police Position
Article by Steve Corlew- The Scotts Hill City board will meet Monday, July 18, 2022, to discuss the town police department after the police chief submitted his resignation. The city board will meet at 6:00 p.m. at city hall. Police Chief David Alexander submitted his resignation to accept a position as a school resource officer…
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