E-911 Utilizes RapidSOS Aid Callers In An Emergency
Article by Steve Corlew- For emergency responders, information and data can mean the difference between life and death. Since its implementation in the United States in 1968, the 911 system has become more sophisticated and informative to first responders. According to Pam Tolley, the Director of Henderson County’s E911 system, another service, RapidSOS, can provide even…
Read MoreLions Baseball Gets Work in Against Chester County
Article by Blake Franklin- With the temperatures being very hot recently, that wasn’t stopping the Scotts Hill High School Lions baseball team from putting in the summer work. Last Thursday, June 17, 2022, the Lions baseball program welcomed the Chester County Eagles baseball team to Scotts Hill, Tennessee for an exhibition style summer ballgame. The…
Read MoreState Waives Vehicle Registration Fee July 1, 2022
Article by Steve Corlew- The State of Tennessee is waiving the state’s portion of the vehicle registration fee for Class A and Class B Motor vehicles beginning July 1, 2022, according to the Tennessee Department of Revenue. This means, Henderson Countians will now pay a $24.50 fee instead of $69.00, after July 1, 2022, according…
Read MoreMallard Receives Additional Sentence
Article by Steve Corlew- A 56-year-old former minister and sports broadcaster pled guilty to an additional charge in Henderson County Circuit Court, June 10, 2022, Kerry Lewis Mallard pled guilty to another count of sexual battery, according to court documents. Judge Roy Morgan heard Mallard’s plea and asked him if he understood his rights. Mallard…
Read MoreLHS Golf Team Members Announced for Season
Article by Blake Franklin- The Lexington High School golf teams, for the Tigers and Lady Tigers, were announced on June 3, 2022. There are new members, along with some golfers who had been on the team in previous years. We took a look into the new roster for both the Tigers and Lady Tigers teams…
Read MoreCity Truck Was Quickly Recovered After Theft
Article by Steve Corlew- A Lexington man is facing several charges related to the theft of a city truck from the water treatment plant. Charles K. Irish, 43, of Lexington was arrested and charged with theft over $10,000, aggravated burglary, public intoxication, assault, criminal trespass, and two counts of vandalism, on June 19, 2022, according…
Read MoreHenderson County School Board Holds Brief Meeting
Article by Steve Corlew- The Henderson County Board of Education approved the second and final reading of the grading system to be used by kindergarten through the 12th grade, during a short session Monday night, June 20, 2022. The board also unanimously approved the first reading of the amended board policies. The board policy changes…
Read MoreRecapping LHS Tigers 1932 Football Season
Article by Blake Franklin- Looking on a local social media site recently, I came across some interesting information that was being shared. It sparked my interest in it, so I wanted to share a piece of a little “throwback” one might say. The year was 1932 and the Lexington High School Big Red Tigers football…
Read MoreE-911 Board Approved Budget
Article by Steve Corlew- The Henderson County E911 Board approved its 2022-23 budget during the board’s monthly meeting, Thursday, June 16, 2022. Pam Tolley, Director of the E911 system in Henderson County, explained the RapidSOS system to the board and how they are hoping to partner with the local school systems to help provide better…
Read MoreLHS Band Holds Car Show to Raise Funds
Article by Steve Corlew- The Lexington High School Band held their first car show at Beech Lake, Saturday, June 18, 2022, to raise funds for their program. Over 30 vehicles participated in the show, which the band booster hopes to make an annual event. “We want to make sure all children have the opportunity to…
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