Lions Fall to Martin Westview to Conclude 2021 Baseball Season
Article by Blake Franklin- The Scotts Hill Lions baseball team hosted a crucial game last Monday night, May 17. This was an elimination game as the Lions took on Martin Westview with the winner advancing and the loser concluding their season. Scotts Hill came into the game with hopes of advancing further in postseason play.…
Read MoreSunday Night Fire in Palestine Community Being Investigated
Article by W. Clay Crook- Henderson County Fire Department Stations 6, 7, and 9 reported at 11:30 p.m. on Sunday night, May 23, 2021 to the 7000 block of Highway 22A, in the Palestine Community. Some thirty firefighters were able to contain the blaze of the mobile home. There were no injuries as the occupants…
Read MoreLady Tigers Head Back to State Tournament with Win Over Bolivar
Article by Blake Franklin- Friday, May 19, 2021 will be a day that the LHS Lady Tiger fans will remember looking back on this outstanding season Lexington is having thus far. Lexington hosted their sub-state game on this day and welcomed Bolivar to their home field. This game got out of hand quick for Bolivar…
Read MoreHenderson Co. Sheriff’s Dept Makes Arrest in Statutory Rape Case
Article by W. Clay Crook- The Henderson County Sheriff’s Department arrested Anthony Lee Ventura, age 39 of Henderson County, on one count of incest and one count of aggravated statutory rape on Friday, May 21, 2021. The arrest comes from an investigation on incidents alleged to have occurred in December, 2020. According to the affidavits…
Read MoreTFWC Concludes May Meeting
Release- The Tennessee Fish and Wildlife Commission approved slight adjustments to hunting seasons at its May meeting which concluded Friday at the Discovery Park of America. The commission heard a spring turkey hunting season report, an update on quail management, the monitoring of sports fisheries, the latest to the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency’s “On the…
Read MoreMemorial Day Opportunities
Article by W. Clay Crook- With the lessening of the COVID-19 restrictions, there will be a wider opportunity for Memorial Day events this year. American Legion Post #77, Lexington, will hold their Memorial Day event at the Henderson County Courthouse at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, May 31, 2021. The guest speaker for the event is…
Read MoreChancellor James Butler to Retire in June
Article by W. Clay Crook- Chancellor James F. Butler, who has presided over the Chancery Courts of Henderson, Chester, and Madison County since 2003, is retiring in June after 19 years of service to the community. Chancellor Butler received his undergraduate degree from Lambuth University in 1964, and his J.D. degree from the University of…
Read MoreRelay for Life 2021 Survivor Dinner
Article by W. Clay Crook- Henderson County Relay for Life hosted their 2021 Survivor Dinner at the Second Baptist Church on South Main Street on Monday evening, May 24, 2021. To assist with COVID-19 concerns, the dinner was served at several beautifully decorated tables, with social distancing in place, and at the vehicles of those…
Read MoreLady Tigers Beat Milan for Spot in Regional Championship
Article by Blake Franklin- With their hopes of making it back into the regional championship game, the Lexington High School Lady Tiger softball team would have to take down the Lady Bulldogs of Milan in order to succeed. On Monday, May 17, the Lady Tigers welcomed Milan to the Henderson County Sportsplex, with the winner…
Read MoreWest Tennessee Dive and Rescue Squad Enjoy Training Event
Article by W. Clay Crook- The West Tennessee Dive Rescue and Recovery team enjoyed a joint training event with the Henderson County Rescue Squad at Sycamore Lake on May 23, 2021. West Tennessee Dive Captain J.D. Dunkle said that both organizations are often at water emergency events and coordinated the training session. They practiced several…
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