Chamber Hosts Leadership Banquet
Article by W. Clay Crook- The Henderson County Chamber of Commerce hosted their Fourth Annual Leadership Class banquet at the Buttrey Wedding and Event Venue in Yuma on Saturday evening, January 22, 2022. Chamber Executive Director Melissa Gilbert said that “This class began pre-pandemic and faced many challenges to be able to successfully complete the…
Read MoreLHS Tigers Take Defeat Against Crockett County
Article by Blake Franklin- After a two game home stand, the LHS Tigers basketball team hit the road last Tuesday, January 18, 2022. Lexington made their way to Crockett County High School to match-up with the Cavaliers. The Tigers were hoping to get back on track with a win, but the night would be a…
Read MoreDuke’s District 4 Seat Confirmed, Will Run in District 3
Article by W. Clay Crook- A special called meeting for the Henderson County Commission was held on Thursday evening, January 20, 2022, to discuss the commissioner vacancy in District 4. The meeting was held at the Watson Center with over seventy people in attendance, along with media coverage, and a video feed from Matthew Hill,…
Read MoreScotts Hill Handles Big Sandy with Ease
Article by Blake Franklin- Coming off a close victory the game before, the Lions of Scotts Hill High School looked to continue the win streak over Big Sandy. This game was well in the Lions’ hands from the tip. Scotts Hill took a commanding lead before halftime, before essentially coasting in the second half to…
Read MoreSenator Blackburn Visits Henderson County
Article by W. Clay Crook- U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn visited with local elected officials in Henderson County on Monday, January 24, 2022. Although this is an annual visit, the senator said that Henderson County holds a special place in her heart as one of her former counties when she was in the House of Representatives.…
Read MoreSmith and Atchison Named All-State
Article by Blake Franklin- In releasing the selections for the 2021 Class AA All-State high school volleyball teams by TSWA, there were two selections that may be very familiar names here in the Lexington community. Ellie Smith and Kylie Atchison, both junior members of the Lexington High School Lady Tigers volleyball team, were both selected…
Read MoreElection Commission Meets
Article by W. Clay Crook- The Henderson County Election Commission met on Monday afternoon, January 24, 2022, at the Election Commission building on Natchez Trace Drive. The commission did a 10 percent quality review of new voter applications, all of which were correct. The commission was updated on the candidate races that had been added,…
Read MoreLady Lions Collect Win Over Big Sandy
Article by Blake Franklin- The Scotts Hill Lady Lions basketball team was in action on Thursday evening, January 20, 2022. The Lady Lions headed to Big Sandy with high hopes and thoughts of returning back home with a win. This game was a contest that one could say got out of hand quickly. Scotts Hill…
Read MoreLexington Municipal-Regional Planning Commission Meets
Article by W. Clay Crook- The Lexington Municipal – Regional Planning Commission held a special called meeting on Monday evening, January 24, 2022, at the Lexington Utilities Operations Center on Maple Street. Under new business, the commission reviewed a site plan for Kid Dynamite Fireworks. The proposed 2,000 square foot building is on South Broad…
Read MoreLions Defeat Madison Academy in Close Game
Article by Blake Franklin- Going on the road last Tuesday evening, January 18, the Scotts Hill Lions basketball team took on Madison Academy in a thrilling game. Scotts Hill would be down at halftime but would come back in the second half with determination to close out the game with a win. The Lions made…
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