Large Gathering for Lexington Cemetery Public Forum
Article by W. Clay Crook- In one of the largest public gatherings for a city meeting, a public forum was held on Tuesday evening, November 2, 2021, to discuss issues and concerns with the eastern side of the Lexington Cemetery. Lexington Mayor Jeff Griggs, the Board of Aldermen, and analysts from Civil and Environmental Consultants…
Read MoreDeberry Inducted into Bethel Hall of Fame
Article by Blake Franklin- Johnathan Deberry, a former multi-sport athlete at Lexington High School and also a former baseball player for Bethel University, was elected to the Bethel Athletic Hall of Fame on Saturday, November 6, 2021. This is an outstanding accomplishment by the well deserving athlete during his time with the Wildcat program. Johnathan…
Read MoreMid Afternoon Fire Results in Home and Shed Being Destroyed
Article by Chief Lynn Murphy- Henderson County Fire Stations 5, 7, 9, 15, and Scotts Hill Tanker 30 responded to a midafternoon fire on Monday, November 8, 2021, in the 29000 block Hwy. 104 S. at Reagan. An occupant of the home heard a noise outside and went out to discover a shed engulfed in…
Read MoreMiss TN Tally Bevis Speaks to Lexington Rotary Club
Article by W. Clay Crook- The Lexington Rotary Club welcomed Miss Tennessee Tally Bevis as the special guest speaker for their Tuesday, November 9, 2021, meeting. Every Miss Tennessee starts out on the local level, and she was crowned in July of this year. “I’m so excited to represent Tennessee,” she said and is getting…
Read MoreTigers Season Ends at Hands of Pearl-Cohn
Article by Blake Franklin- This past Friday night, November 5, 2021, the Lexington High School Big Red Tigers made their way into Middle Tennessee to take on Pearl-Cohn in the first round of the TSSAA State playoffs. A tough task ahead of them, the Tigers gave their best effort to continue their season and hopes…
Read MoreAnimal Control Reunites Family with Pet Through Microchip
Article by W. Clay Crook- Lexington’s new Animal Control Officer, Dylan Bailey, was able to use a microchip to reunite a pet with their family. They had a great reunion on Monday afternoon, November 1, 2021, as the family arrived to get their lost pet. The circumstances were a bit unusual, as the family was…
Read MoreTDVS Commissioner Baker Dedicates Parkers Crossroads Field of Flags
Article by W. Clay Crook- Unit President Candy Kurilko, of American Legion Auxiliary #286 Parkers Crossroads, opened the dedication ceremony for the Field of Flags at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, November 7, 2021. American Legion Post #286 Commander Don Johnson then introduced the special guest speaker for the dedication ceremony, Tennessee Department of Veterans Services…
Read MoreLHS Captures Top Ten Finish at State
Article by Blake Franklin- The Lexington High School Cross Country team capped off a successful season last Friday, November 5, 2021, at the TSSAA State Cross Country meet at Sanders Ferry Park in Hendersonville, Tennessee as they finished in 9th place out of 31 teams. A total of 251 runners participated in the meet. Junior…
Read MoreSardis Board Meets
Article by Lois Freeland- On Monday, November 1, 2021, at 6:30 p.m., prior to the regular meeting, Sardis Mayor J.W. Creasey, along with Vice-Mayor Richard Holland, presented the three options for garbage removal for the Town of Sardis which have been explained in this forum along with many places around town. The first option was…
Read MoreNovember Marks Ten Years for Scotts Hill Heritage Collection
Article by David Austin- We will soon be having our 10th Anniversary of the Heritage Collection. Our ribbon cutting was on November 17, 2011. Looking back, we found that in the last 10 years we’ve had people from 16 different states to sign the register. Our community has such a rich history and blessed to…
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