CASA Holds Christmas Gala
Article by W. Clay Crook- The Henderson County CASA held their annual Christmas Gala at the Buttrey Wedding and Event Venue in Yuma, on Saturday, December 11, 2021. “We at CASA were overwhelmed by the support of the Henderson County community on Saturday evening,” said CASA Director Annie Searock. “Despite the terrible storms that rocked…
Read MoreGrand Jury Hands Down 28 True Bills of Indictment
Article by W. Clay Crook- The Henderson County Grand Jury met on Tuesday, November 30, 2021, and handed down 28 true bills of indictment, including 4 sealed indictments: • Justin Crocker, Rape of Child (four counts) • Danny Odell Nixon, Theft Over $2,500 • Georkel D. Merrill, Theft Over $2,500 • Tarasa Carmen Wilson, Theft…
Read MoreSH Lions Come Away Victorious Over Bobcats
Article by Blake Franklin- The Scotts Hill High School Lions basketball team had a home game against the Bobcats of McNairy County High School on Friday, December 7, 2021. The Lions were able to take care of business on this evening as the team outscored McNairy County. The final score of the contest was 62-55,…
Read MoreRecent Sentencings from Circuit Court
Article by W. Clay Crook- Various cases before the Circuit Court of Henderson County have been resolved, and sentence hearings held. * Tommy Triplett was sentenced to eight years at 100% apiece on two counts of aggravated sexual battery, to be served at the Tennessee Department of Corrections (TDOC). He must register as a sex…
Read MoreOfficer Assists Injured Motorist in Middleburg Crash
Article by W. Clay Crook- There was a single vehicle accident in the 9000 block of Middleburg Road on Wednesday evening, December 8, 2021, with Henderson County Fire Stations #4 and #7 responding, along with the Scotts Hill Police Department, and Henderson County EMS. According to a post by Henderson County Fire Station #4, “Station…
Read MoreLady Tigers Basketball Take Loss to Henry County
Article by Blake Franklin- Last week, the Lexington High School Lady Tigers basketball team hit the road to travel to Henry County and face off against the Lady Patriots of Henry County High School. A tall task at hand in defending a bigger school was what was ahead of Lexington that evening. The Lady Tigers…
Read MoreSardis Board Meets
Article by Lois Freeland- The Mayor and Board of Aldermen for Sardis met on Monday evening, December 6, 2021, with all members were present except Teresa Beecham. Following the Pledge of Allegiance, the meeting was called to order by Sardis Mayor J.W. Creasey. With a quorum being present, the minutes of the previous meeting were…
Read MoreLexington Rotary Hears Presentation on DCS from Mary Beth Duke
Article by W. Clay Crook- The special guest speaker for the December 14, 2021, Lexington Rotary Club was Mary Beth Duke, who is with the Tennessee Department of Children’s Services (DCS). Mary Beth lives in Henderson County and serves as the Statewide Director of Child Protective Services with DCS, and has been with the state…
Read MoreLady Lions Upset By McNairy County
Article by Blake Franklin- On Tuesday, December 7, 2021, the Scotts Hill Lady Lions basketball team welcomed the Lady Bobcats from McNairy Central to Reagan, Tennessee. Scotts Hill was hoping to continue the successful start to their season, but McNairy County had other plans. In a game that was close in the first half of…
Read MoreLexington Christmas Parade
Article by W. Clay Crook- The community came together after the recent tornado and power outages to celebrate at the Lexington Christmas Parade on Monday evening, December 13, 2021. The Grand Marshal this year was Chief Meteorologist Joel Barnes, from WBBJ 7 in Jackson, and the theme this year was “Dreams Come True With the…
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