Use Caution on Eastbound Lanes of West Church Street
Article by W. Clay Crook- The sidewalk project from Sonic to Fast Pace has one of the eastbound lanes of West Church Street blocked during construction. The road begins to narrow just beyond Walmart, and becomes one lane at the intersection of West Church Street and North Main Street. Traffic at peak times can be…
Read MoreSteve Hinson Memorial Scholarship Recipient Winner Announced
Article by Blake Franklin- On Friday afternoon, May 6, 2022, family member of the late Steve Hinson met on the ground of Pine Tree Country Club to present the 1st Annual Steve Hinson Memorial Scholarship to the recipient winner of this year’s award. The afternoon was filled with many smiles from both families, along with…
Read MoreCourthouse Elevator Tower Awaiting Final Approval
Article by W. Clay Crook- The north tower and elevator, which have been added to the Henderson County Courthouse, may be open for operation as early as Wednesday, May 11, 2022, or shortly thereafter. Henderson County Mayor Eddie Bray said that the ADA compliant addition passed state inspection, but the final release letters are due…
Read MoreScotts Hill Lions Claim Late Lead to Defeat Riverside
Article by Blake Franklin- The Scotts Hill High School Lions baseball team was in action on Saturday afternoon, May 7, 2022. This was the Lions first game of the district tournament, which is being played at Adamsville High School, and saw the team pitted against the Riverside Panthers baseball program. This contest drew plenty of…
Read MoreRetired Bankers Hosted to Event
Article by W. Clay Crook- Community Bank and FirstBank organized a Lexington Area Retired Bankers’ Luncheon at First Baptist Church on Wednesday, May 4, 2022. Phillip Renfroe, from Community Bank, along with Jeff Lewis and Ida Myracle from FirstBank, began sending out invitations back in April. Some 61 former bankers in the Lexington area attended…
Read MoreMcDaniel Signs with Dyersburg State
Article by Blake Franklin- Another dream came true for a member of the Lexington High School Lady Tigers softball team last Tuesday, May 3, 2022. This time the lifelong dream of Cadey McDaniel was the one that became a reality. Cadey was surrounded by her family and friends, coaches, and teammates, as she signed her…
Read MoreSUV Rolls Over on Old Huntingdon
Article by W. Clay Crook- On Thursday, May 5, 2022, the Lexington Fire Department dispatched vehicles and a crew of four to respond to an overturned vehicle on Old Huntingdon Road, where they were joined by EMS and the Lexington Police Department. The scene was in the uphill area between Deer Wood Lane and Parkview…
Read MoreSHHS Lions Soccer to Play For District Championship
Article by Blake Franklin- The Scotts Hill High School Lions soccer team played for the district championship in Loretto, Tennessee on Tuesday, May 10, 2022. The match began at 6:00 p.m. This team has overcome so many obstacles on their journey to a potentially record making season. Some may remember right after the jamboree earlier…
Read MorePlanning Commission Meets to Divide Plat for New Water Tower
Article by Blake Franklin- The Lexington Municipal-Regional Planning Commission met on Monday evening, May 9, 2022, at the Lexington Utility Department Building. The commission approved the division of tax parcel 32.04, of Henderson County Tax Map 051, which was recommended from Shelton Merrell, Regional Planner with Southwest Tennessee Development District. This lot will be divided…
Read MoreEarly Lead For Westview Seals Fate For LHS Tigers
Article by Blake Franklin- Last Tuesday, May 3, 2022, Lexington’s Tiger baseball team hit the road to take on the Martin Westview Charger baseball program. With the regular season winding down, the Tigers were trying to put together a performance to grab a much-needed win in the final stages of regular season play. Lexington, unfortunately,…
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