Commission Approves 10% Match for Broadband
Article by W. Clay Crook- The Henderson County Commission met on Thursday evening, February 10, 2022. The Budget Committee met at 6:30 p.m. and began the presentation from Lexington Electric System Manager Jeff Graves on the LES and City of Lexington project to expand broadband to LES customers. A representative from Southwest Tennessee Electric also…
Read MoreLady Tigers Get Home Win Over McNairy County
Article by Blake Franklin- After having their game against Hardin County that was originally scheduled for Friday, February 4 moved to Tuesday, February 15, 2022, the Lexington High School Lady Tigers welcomed the Lady Bobcats of McNairy County to Lexington, Tennessee last Tuesday, February 8. Games against McNairy County always come tough and especially this…
Read MoreLions Club Presents Low Profile Shopping Cart to Dollar General Store
Article by W. Clay Crook- “Every year, the Lexington Lions Club choses a project that will benefit the community,” said Miles Roberts, who is serving as this year’s president. The project this year was a low-profile shopping cart. Not a miniature cart for children, but a full-size cart with a low profile for smaller adults.…
Read MoreLady Lions Complete Sweep of Madison
Article by Blake Franklin- After taking the win against Madison on the road earlier in the season, the Scotts Hill High School Lady Lions basketball team looked to complete the sweep on the season against them last Monday evening, February 7. Scotts Hill proved to be way too much for Madison Academy, as the Lady…
Read MoreCelebrating Black History Month: Professor A. L. Robinson
Article by W. Clay Crook- There are several tributes to be found online for Professor Arthur Lee “Rube” Robinson, who was one of the iconic figures from the old Montgomery School. He was born in Linden, Tennessee, in 1906, received his bachelor’s degree from Tennessee State University in 1935, and his master’s degree from there…
Read MoreLHS Tigers Secure Hard Fought Win Over Bobcats
Article by Blake Franklin- On Tuesday, February 8, 2022, the Lexington High School Tigers basketball team hosted the McNairy County Bobcats. This game had big implications in the district seedings, so a win would go a long way for Lexington. The Tigers went into the game with a winning mindset and that paid off. Lexington…
Read MoreMallard Sentenced to 40 Years at 100%
Article by W. Clay Crook- The sentencing for Kerry L. Mallard was held in the Circuit Court of Henderson County on Friday, February 11, 2022, in front of Judge Roy Morgan, with a limited seating requirement. The sentencing was originally scheduled for January 28, 2022. After hearing witness statements on enhancing the terms of the…
Read MoreScotts Hill Lions Grab Win Over Madison
Article by Blake Franklin- Last Monday night, February 7, the Scotts Hill High School Lions basketball team welcomed Madison Academy to Reagan, Tennessee. The Lions looking to end the regular season on a strong note accomplished that exact goal. Getting out to an early lead and maintaining it until the end, Scotts Hill took the…
Read MoreLexington City Schools is a Best for All District
Release- On February 11, 2022, the Tennessee Department of Education announced Lexington City Schools is a Best for All District, joining 67 other districts across the state earning this designation. Additionally, the department is celebrating these districts today for #BestforAllDay through a statewide livestream event from 9-10:30 a.m. CT available here. Governor Bill Lee announced…
Read MoreSH Lady Lions Win Big Over Clarksburg
Article by Blake Franklin- Wanting to make it two wins in a row, the Scotts Hill High School Lady Lions were back in action last Tuesday evening, February 8, 2022. On this night, the Lady Lions hosted the Clarksburg High School Lady Rockets on their home court. Scotts Hill wasted no time in jumping out…
Read More