Tennessee Trails Presents Check to Friends of Natchez Trace State Park
Release- The chartered objectives of the Tennessee Trails Association are to promote and develop a system of hiking trails in the state of Tennessee, to provide opportunities for the enjoyment of these trails, and to educate the membership and general public as to wise stewardship of trails and the outdoor areas through which they pass.…
Read MoreOutdoor Truths
There’s nothing like barreling down the lake in the spring or summer at 5:00 in the morning. The cool mist will wake up anyone. But it’s not really the air that is alarming, it’s the possibility of a big bass that is ready for breakfast – buzz bait style. To see the calm water come…
Read MoreRobert Kenyon of Titan Medical Speaks at Rotary
Article by W. Clay Crook- The special guest speaker for the May 18, 2021 Lexington Rotary Club meeting was Robert Kenyon of Titan Medical. He was born and raised in Gibson County. Being from a rural background and working on a farm, school wasn’t his favorite thing, but he found that he had a talent…
Read MoreObituaries For May 19, 2021 Edition
Edward Barrells, 91 Thomas Holmes Butler, 71 Betty Ruth Cary, 80 Mark R. Daily, 53 Nellie Faye Delaney, 90 Shelby G. Ferrington, Jr., 60 Evajean Duke Johnson, 87 Larry Wayne McBride, 79 Jerry Leon Osborne, 84 Frances Arroyo Sousa, 92 Jan Purvis Thomas, 89 For complete obituaries, see the May 19th edition of The Lexington…
Read MoreFree Reading Resources for TN Families Launch
The Tennessee Department of Education announced the At-Home Decodable Book Series is available for ALL Tennessee families of kindergarten, 1st, and 2nd grade children to help our youngest learners become stronger readers. In partnership with Tennessee teachers and state-adopted instructional materials from the State Board of Education approved list, each free pack has 7 decodable booklets which contain 20+ exciting…
Read MoreGov. Lee Pushes Return to Work, Economic Recovery
Ends All Federal Pandemic Unemployment Funding NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Tuesday, May 11, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee announced the end of all federally funded pandemic unemployment compensation programs in Tennessee, effective July 3. “We will no longer participate in federal pandemic unemployment programs because Tennesseans have access to more than 250,000 jobs in our…
Read MoreScotts Hill Elementary’s 150th Celebration Culminates in Time Capsule and Streets Naming
Article by W. Clay Crook- On Friday, May 7, 2021, Holly’s Garden at Scotts Hill Elementary School was the gathering of the final ceremonies in the celebration of 150 years of education in Scotts Hill. Students, faculty, former teachers and classmates came together in a once in a lifetime event to bury a time capsule…
Read MoreLady Lions Claim Win Over Adamsville with Walk-Off
Article by Blake Franklin- Having their backs against the wall and their season in jeopardy, the Lady Lions softball team would dig deep and keep fighting on Monday night, May 10. Scotts Hill was in a win or go home situation and the Lady Lions weren’t ready for their season to conclude. With the game…
Read More70th Year for National Day of Prayer Celebrated at the Henderson County Courthouse
Article by W. Clay Crook- It was great to be able to see a nice crowd at the Henderson County Courthouse enjoying the nice weather on Thursday, May 6, 2021 and gathering for the National Day of Prayer Celebration. The event is celebrating 70 years nationwide. The gazebo had a special group of Henderson County…
Read MoreLady Tigers Shut Out Riverside to Advance
Article by Blake Franklin- With the Lexington High School Lady Tigers softball team essentially getting a first round bye in the District 14-AA softball tournament after a North Side forfeiture, Lexington set their focus on the Lady Panthers of Riverside High School. On Monday evening, May 10, the Lady Tigers would welcome Riverside to the…
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