Heritage Breakfast at Natchez Trace State Park
Article by W. Clay Crook- Natchez Trace State Park hosted its monthly Heritage Breakfast at Pin Oak Lodge on Thursday morning, March 25, 2021. The breakfast was $5.00 and attendees enjoyed a great morning of sharing stories and information about the families who lived in the park and early park development. Ranger Greg Taylor answered…
Read MoreLHS Softball Takes Victory in Game One
Article by Blake Franklin- The Lexington High School Lady Tigers softball team made the trek to Murfreesboro, Tennessee last Friday and Saturday to participate in the Southern Warrior Classic at Riverdale High School. Lexington didn’t seem to mind the travel distance as the Lady Tigers posted a win in their first game of the tournament.…
Read MorePassing Motorist Discovers Burning House
Article by Lynn Murphy- At 3:51 p.m. Thursday afternoon, March 25, 2021, the Henderson County 9-1-1 Center received a call from a motorist reporting smoke and fire coming from a house on Mullins Road off Hwy. 22A. Stations 6, 7, and 11 were dispatched to the fire. A quick response and action taken by the…
Read MoreScotts Hill Lions Have Tough Time in Oxford
Article by Blake Franklin- The Scotts Hill High School Lions baseball team headed out of the state to face off against some tough competition on Friday, March 26, 2021. The Lions made the trip into Oxford, Mississippi where they played against Tupelo High School and Oxford High School. Both of the outings were tough for…
Read MoreSardis Water Plant Generator Installed
Article by W. Clay Crook- Sardis Mayor J. W. Creasey stands with the new Water Plant generator that was recently installed. During the storms in 2020 the city decided to move forward with a backup generator that will provide power for their water supply. For this and other interesting articles, see the March 31st edition…
Read MoreH.C. Rescue Squad Evacuates 22 People From Flash Flood Area
Article by W. Clay Crook- While high winds raged in the southern part of Henderson County, the Henderson County Rescue Squad was busy evacuating several families from flash flood areas. Clint Allen said that that early Sunday morning, at 12:48 a.m., March 28th, 2021, the Henderson Country Rescue Squad was dispatched to 185 Hidden Valley…
Read MoreLexington Produces Two Memorable Comeback Wins
Article by Blake Franklin- The Lexington High School Lady Tigers softball team had an unforgettable day on Friday, March 26. 2021. The Lady Tigers would make some everlasting memories in route to successfully completing two extra inning ballgames that were won in the last inning by Lexington. LHS would take victories over Brooks High School…
Read MoreMurphy Oil Building New Facility at Walmart Parking Lot
Article by W. Clay Crook- Murphy Oil Company began demolition of their facility between Walmart and Taco Bell last week. On November 9, 2020, the Planning Commission reviewed and approved the site plan to demolish the existing 920 square feet Murphy Oil U.S.A. / Walmart gasoline station. The new facility will expand to contain 1,400…
Read MoreLexington Fire Department Responds to West Pointe Neighborhood
Article by W. Clay Crook- The Lexington Fire Department responded to an early morning fire on Saturday, March 27, 2021 in the West Pointe neighborhood. Lexington Fire Chief Doug Acred said that about a dozen firefighters responded to a kitchen fire. The fire was contained to the kitchen area, but there was smoke damage throughout the…
Read MorePruett and Wilson Reel In Fourth Place Finish
Article by Blake Franklin- The Tennessee state points race for the Academy Sports + Outdoors 2020-2021 BASS Nation season is heating up with Scotts Hill Student Anglers team Chandler Pruett and Braden Wilson taking the lead. This past weekend, Pruett and Wilson traveled to Middle TN for the fifth stop of the BASS Nation State Points…
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