Scotts Hill Basketball Loses Two in a Row
Article by Blake Franklin- Coming off a close loss against West Carroll two days prior, the Scotts Hill Lions basketball team was on the road again last Thursday, December 16. In what was originally scheduled to be a home game for the Lions, inclement weather in the area earlier in the week pushed this game…
Read MoreWreaths Across America Ceremony Held at the Tennessee Veterans Cemetery at Parkers Crossroads
Article by W. Clay Crook- On Saturday, December 18, 2021, family, friends, loved ones and volunteers placed wreaths at the graves in the Tennessee Veterans Cemetery at Parkers Crossroads in its fourth annual Wreaths Across America event. The Veterans Cemetery Support Group, the Veterans Honor Guard of Parkers Crossroads, American Legion Post #286, the Girl…
Read MoreDyer County Wins Close Game Over LHS Tigers
Article by Blake Franklin- Coming into the game against Dyer County, while playing in the FCA Classic on Saturday, December 18, the LHS Tigers basketball program had been on a roll, winning two consecutive games. Lexington was looking to make it three in a row, but Dyer County had other plans. The Tigers played hard…
Read MoreObituaries For December 22, 2021 Edition
Thomas Ashmore, 75 Wanda Bawcum, 75 Ruth Marie Eason, 91 George L. Haggard, 63 Alton Cecil Ivey, 91 Vanessa Joan Jowers, 57 Betty Kee, 84 Chris Laird, 44 Dora Louise Murphy, 89 Ernest Reeves, 83 Glenda Shourd, 81 Nathan Allen Wallace, 28 Dorothy Nell Ward, 87 Brenda Joy Wood, 80 For complete obituaries, see the…
Read MoreDecember Tornado Leaves Damage, Power Loss
Article by W. Clay Crook- Severe thunderstorm warnings for West Tennessee and Henderson County were issued early on Friday evening, December 10, 2021, but were turned into a Tornado Watch by 10:45 p.m., and then shortly afterwards into a tornado warning. A line of tornado producing storms reached from the southern portions of Henderson County…
Read MoreCounty Election Schedule for the May 2022 Primary Begins December 20th
Article by W. Clay Crook- The Henderson County primary and state judicial primary will be held on May 3, 2022. The first day to pick up petitions will be Monday, December 20, 2021. The general election, and the state and federal primary election, is set for August 4, 2022. County offices that will be on…
Read MoreLHS Tigers Collect Lopsided Win Over Riverside Panthers
Article by Blake Franklin- The Lexington High School Tigers basketball team welcomed the Riverside Panthers to their home court on Friday, December 3, 2021. This was a game that went Lexington’s way all evening. The game got out of hand early and the Tigers were able to have a lot of success on the night.…
Read MoreCASA 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,…
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