Lexington City Board Passes LES Broadband Resolution
Article by W. Clay Crook- The Board of Mayor and Aldermen met in a special called session on Wednesday evening, January 12, 2022, to review and pass a resolution that will allow the Lexington Electric System to explore broadband internet alternatives. Decatur County Mayor Mike Creasy was also present to support the board’s action, as…
Read MoreLions Win Close Game Over Lexington Tigers
Article by Blake Franklin- Hoping to come into the Tigers gymnasium on homecoming night and grab a win, the Scotts Hill Lions basketball team was determined to grit things out and give everything they had to make sure that was accomplished. Scotts Hill played well enough in the first half to take a lead into…
Read MoreNew Sign at Beech Lake for Tyler Spann Promotes Water Safety
Article by W. Clay Crook- The Henderson County Chamber of Commerce, along with BRWDA, and the Tyler Spann Foundation, dedicated a new sign at the Beech Lake swimming area on Monday, January 17, 2022. Tyler, who was a victim of a riptide at age 15, was a much loved athlete and figure in Henderson County.…
Read MoreLHS Tigers Handed Defeat by Scotts Hill
Article by Blake Franklin- In their matchup against their in-county rival Scotts Hill, Lexington was hoping to come away with a victory and give their supporters on hand a reason to celebrate homecoming festivities even more. Lexington welcomed Scotts Hill into their home gym last Thursday night, January 13. What would become a very close…
Read MoreHCFD and Rescue Squad Respond to Middleburg Road Mishap
Article by W. Clay Crook- The Henderson County Rescue Squad reported that their teams responded on January 11, 2022 to a one vehicle accident on the Middleburg – Decaturville Road, just east of Darden Road. “One female passenger had to be extricated,” said Clint Allen with the Henderson County Rescue Squad. “The Rescue Squad, and…
Read MoreLady Lions Come Up Short Against LHS Lady Tigers
Article by Blake Franklin- In the annual cross-county rival game between Scotts Hill Lady Lions and the Lexington Lady Tigers, both teams wanted bragging rights by securing the win. On Thursday, January 13, Scotts Hill made their way into Tiger territory hoping to spoil the homecoming festivity. Giving good team effort in the game, the…
Read MoreOld Lowry – Stripling Clinic Building Undergoes Demolition
Article by W. Clay Crook- To be honest, the building recently demolished near the corner of West Church Street and North Broad Street has been there for so long, that I couldn’t remember what it was. Between the Advance Financial building and the old Bell Telephone building was a smaller structure that once started out…
Read MoreLady Tigers Get Overtime Win Against Henry County
Article by Blake Franklin- After taking the win the previous night in their homecoming game, Lexington shifted their focus to Henry County on Friday, January 14. The Lady Tigers came into the game with high expectations of themselves and wanted to keep the wins coming. A game that would go into overtime, Lexington came away…
Read MoreMiss Lexington Lauren Dickson Speaks to Rotary
Article by W. Clay Crook- The special guest speaker for the January 18, 2022, Lexington Rotary Club meeting was newly crowned Miss Lexington Lauren Dickson. “I have been here several times to sing, but this is the first time for me to speak to you,” Lauren said. She has always considered Lexington as part of…
Read MoreScotts Hill Falls to Bolivar in Shootout
Article by Blake Franklin- Coming back to their home court after being on the road in their previous game, Scotts Hill welcomed the Bolivar Tigers to Reagan, Tennessee on Friday, January 14, 2022. The Lions were hoping to keep the wins coming by taking down Bolivar on the night. The Tigers had other plans for…
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