Obituaries For February 16, 2022 Edition
Joe Addison, 59 Wanda Baker, 84 Nancy Ann Blackman, 80 Debbie Carrington, 63 Kathey Lois Clifton, 68 Shannon Creasy, 70 Naomi Brewer Fiddler, 97 Larry Inman, 72 Danny lynn Prince, 62 Dorothy Mae Timberlake, 94 Roy Gene Waller, 76 Mary Francis Wheeler, 95 Vickie Lee Williams, 64 John Winstead, 77 For complete obituaries, see the…
Read MoreUndercover Investigation: Dangerous Drugs, Suspected Dealers Taken Off Henderson County Streets
Release- Henderson County Sheriff Brian Duke, in conjunction with TBI Director David Rausch, District 26 Attorney General Jody Pickens, and Assistant District Attorney Chad Wood announced in a special conference at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, February 2, 2022, that 21 arrests had already been made in Operation Big Red Ice 2.0 The Tennessee Bureau of…
Read MoreBig Red Tigers Beat Chester County Eagles
Article by Blake Franklin- In the last push of regular season play, the Lexington High School Tigers basketball team is trying to accumulate all the wins possible in order to get a better seeding come district tournament time. LHS made their way to Chester County last Tuesday evening, February 1. The Tigers looked to take…
Read MoreCelebrating Black History Month: Dr. Robert S. Douglass
Article by W. Clay Crook- Dr. Robert S. Douglass was an early attendee of Meharry Medical College in Nashville, and practiced in the Union Crossroads and Bargerton area of northwest Henderson County. Jonathan K. T. Smith did some research on Dr. Douglass and found his photograph. To follow are some exerts from Mr. Smith. A…
Read MoreA Growing Culture of Huntin’ Mamas
Article Submitted by Holly Overman- Hunting and fishing are a traditional way of life that’s been passed down for many generations. The techniques might have changed but the pursuit is still the same. Through the years, the rate of huntin’ mamas are rapidly growing all around the world. Some show it publicly while others are…
Read MoreSpears Indicted for Second Degree Murder
Article by W. Clay Crook- Stefon Marquice Spears, age 26 of Henderson County, was arrested on one count of 2nd degree murder on February 4, 2022, and is being held without bond at the Henderson County Criminal Justice Complex. A sealed indictment on the case was handed down by the Henderson County Grand Jury on…
Read MoreLady Lions Come Up Short Against Bolivar
Article by Blake Franklin- The Scotts Hill High School Lady Lions basketball team was on the road last week with in their only game the team got to participate in. The Lady Lions were scheduled to play in another, but weather forced the postponement of the game. Scotts Hill tried to keep pace with Bolivar…
Read MoreFirefighter Dismissed Due to Arson Charges
Article by W. Clay Crook- Henderson County Fire Chief Lynn Murphy released the following on a local firefighter who had been arrested after a TBI investigation. “Henderson County Fire Department is saddened to report that one of its own has been charged with arson and other crimes committed in Madison County. It’s difficult to think…
Read MoreLHS Lady Tigers Unable to Overcome McNairy County
Article by Blake Franklin- On January 28, 2022, the Lexington High School Lady Tigers made their way into McNairy County to take on the Lady Bobcats. This venue always is a tough place to play, and the team would need its best effort to grab the win. Lexington wouldn’t be able to put the winning…
Read MoreSardis Board Meets In Regular Session
Article by W. Clay Crook- The Board of Mayor and Aldermen for Sardis met on Monday evening, February 7, 2022. The main discussion was on solid waste collection for Sardis. After postponing the decision to review some of the county options, the board voted to move forward with the contract with United Haulers. It will…
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