Commission Votes to Fund Contract for Inmate Food Services, Lower Speed Limits
Article by W. Clay Crook- The Henderson County Commission met in regular session on Tuesday evening, April 12, 2022, at the Lexington High School Cafeteria. Penny Hensley, County Domestic Violence Response Project Director for WRAP, along with Tonya Lawson, made a brief presentation on available WRAP services for victims of domestic violence and sexual abuse.…
Read MoreLady Tiger Softball Grabs Win over Hardin County
Article by Blake Franklin- The Lexington High School Lady Tigers softball team kept on rolling with yet another win on Tuesday evening, April 12, 2022. This time the team that was on the losing end of things to the Lady Tigers was Hardin County High School. The Lady Tigers didn’t let this contest become close…
Read MoreEarly Vote Totals Running Strong
Article by W. Clay Crook- Administrator of Elections Robin Powers said that Wednesday, April 13th’s start of early voting was strong all day long. Voters arrived at the polls well before voting time, with the day’s number of 305 surpassing most of the surrounding counties, and reaching close to Madison County’s first day. Vote totals…
Read MoreLady Lions Softball Unable To Overcome Lady Tigers
Article by Blake Franklin- Last Thursday evening, the Scotts Hill High School Lady Lions softball team made their way to Bolivar to face the Lady Tigers softball program of Bolivar Central High School. Scotts Hill started out with an early lead and hoped to finish things off with a win on the night, but Bolivar…
Read MoreINFORMATION WANTED: Eagle Shot in Henderson County
Release- The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is seeking information on a bald eagle that was shot in Henderson County. Unfortunately, the eagle had to be euthanized due to its injuries. The mature male bald eagle was found off of Ebenezer Rd. near Reagan, TN, on February 28, 2022. A potential reward is being offered…
Read MoreLHS Tigers Baseball Swept by Hardin County
Article by Blake Franklin- On Monday and Tuesday of last week, the Lexington High School Tigers baseball team faced a familiar foe, Hardin County High School. Looking to garner a couple of wins in the latter part of the regular season, the Tigers were expecting to put forth their best effort in grabbing the victories.…
Read MoreCounty Enjoys Many Easter Weekend Festivities
Article by W. Clay Crook- Although there were some concerns over the weekend about bad weather, there was just enough sun for Easter weekend celebrations and egg hunts. The Henderson County Sheriff’s Department held its egg hunt event at Beech Lake, with a well attended crowd, and the new lot for the future Well Church…
Read MoreSH Lions Baseball Lose Back-to-Back Games Against Adamsville
Article by Blake Franklin- Last Monday and Tuesday, April 11th & 12th, the Lions baseball team had games against Adamsville High School. Coming off three straight losses, Scotts Hill had hoped to get back in the win column. Things didn’t go as planned and the Lions dropped two more games back-to-back. Scotts Hill fell to…
Read MoreApril Proclaimed Sexual Assault Awareness Month in City and County
Article by W. Clay Crook- Henderson County Mayor Eddie Bray, along with Lexington Mayor Jeff Griggs, signed proclamations designating April as Sexual Assault Awareness Month. WRAP Sexual Assault Response Specialist Emily Winston, along with Tonya Lawson, Regional Response Specialist, and Investigator Tanya Marshall with the Lexington Police Department, met with both the mayors on Thursday,…
Read MoreLHS Softball Takes First Defeat of Season
Article by Blake Franklin- Heading to Florence, Alabama on Friday, April 15, 2022, the Lexington High School Lady Tigers softball team was looking to make a name for themselves in the Northwest Alabama Bash. Lexington knew that it would have to play some of the best softball of the season if the team wanted to…
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