Proclamations for Domestic Violence Awareness
Article by W. Clay Crook- Proclamations from Henderson County and the City of Lexington were signed for Domestic Violence Awareness Month at a special ceremony held at Beech Lake on Friday, October 1, 2021. The event was hosted by WRAP officials Penny Hensley, Domestic Violence Project Director; Tanya Lawson, Regional Response Specialist; and Kalyn Boyd,…
Read MoreLady Tigers Victorious Over South Side
Article by Blake Franklin- Coming into their last week of the regular season, the Lady Tigers were looking to finish the season on a strong note. Taking the trip to Jackson, Tennessee, Lexington made their way to Madison County to take on the Lady Hawks. This match for Lexington showed the determination the Lady Tigers…
Read MoreIncident on Rue Hammer Road Leads to Arrest
Article by W. Clay Crook- An incident on Rue Hammer Road on Monday, October 4, 2021, led to the arrest of Harold Lynn Chappel, age 54, who is a local resident on Rue Hammer Road. Chappel was arrested at 3:36 p.m. for vandalism, disorderly conduct, aggravated assault on an officer, domestic assault by intimidation, cruelty…
Read MoreLHS Band Shows Well at Huntingdon Invitational
Article by Blake Franklin- This past Saturday, October 2, 2021, the Lexington High School Marching Band traveled to Huntingdon, Tennessee to compete in the Huntingdon Marching Invitational. Inclement, rainy weather forced the bands from the outdoors to inside, but the competition continued in the gym. The LHS Band competed with four bands in their class.…
Read MoreHenderson County Chamber of Commerce’s Leadership Group Enjoys Ag Day
Article by W. Clay Crook- The Henderson County Leadership Class, sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce, used their time on Wednesday, September 29, 2021 as Ag Day, and spent the day learning about agriculture in Henderson County. The group met at the UT-Extension Center with Director Brian White, early that morning. The class included: Annie…
Read MoreLexington Volleyball Finishes Regular Season with Victory Against Hardin County
Article by Blake Franklin- Playing in their final regular season game, Lexington was back on the road last Thursday night, September 30. The Lady Tigers would make their way over to Hardin County to take on their Lady Tigers volleyball team. Ending the regular season on an impressive note, Lexington beat Hardin County in three…
Read MoreDoe Creek Holds Fourteenth Anniversary Celebration
Article by W. Clay Crook- The Fourteenth Annual Doe Creek Day was on Saturday, October 2, 2021. Although the day was fraught with rain, the attendance was enthusiastic, with great music by the Doe Creek Boys and the Medlin’s, food, and a re-enactment of old-time school days by Wayne Stanfill in the historic log Doe…
Read MoreHCN 6th Graders Shutout Chester County Football
Article by Blake Franklin- Last Tuesday night, September 28, 2021, the Henderson County North 6th graders played against Chester County’s 6th graders in a game. Henderson County North got the ball first and Chester County held them. HCN did the same to Chester County and it looked as if HCN’s next drive would be the…
Read MoreScotts Hill Board Meets
Article by W. Clay Crook- The Board of Mayor and Aldermen for Scotts Hill met in regular session on Monday evening, October 4, 2021, in the City Hall lobby. After the invocation and pledge the board approved the minutes for the previous meeting and reviewed the financial report. From the public, John Alford asked to…
Read MoreOutdoor Truths
One of the conditions that hunters must face this time of year is the fog. Sometimes it lingers seemingly all day, making it difficult to see especially when hunting with firearms. And then there’s the drive to the hunt. Just seeing each turn can sometimes be almost impossible without some type of marker. This is…
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