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Louisana Man Faces Charges After Interstate Incidents
Article by Steve Corlew A 41-year-old Louisiana man faces attempted first degree murder charges, along with evading arrest and unlawful carrying or possession of a weapon following multiple incidents along Interstate 40 on Saturday, May 30th. Harles Earl Smart was arrested on Saturday afternoon in Jackson, following a… For complete coverage, see the June 3rd…
Read MoreCity Board Education Approves Roof Repairs
Article by Steve Corlew The Lexington Board of Education moved forward with repairs to Caywood Elementary School during a special called meeting on Thursday, May 28th. The age, along with damage to the roof from Winter Storm Fern, prompted the board to accept a $551,091 quote from Insulated Roofing Systems. The board approved the expenditure…
Read MoreSH Anglers Continue Historic Season With State Championship Victory
Article by Jordan Morris The Scotts Hill Student Anglers added another chapter to an already remarkable season last weekend as Parker Smith and Luke Roberts captured the Tennessee Bassmaster Junior State Championship on Watts Bar Lake in Kingston. Smith and Roberts became the first junior team in Tennessee Bassmaster history to win multiple… For complete…
Read MoreWrongful Termination Lawsuit Filed by Wood
NOTE: In the print edition of this issue, the headline of this story was sized wrong, therefore Wood’s last name was cut off. We apologize for this error. Article by Steve Corlew Former Lexington City Recorder, Cody Wood, has filed a lawsuit for wrongful termination against the city of Lexington in federal court. According…
Read MoreIndustrial Development Board Explores Land Sale
Article by Steve Corlew The Lexington Industrial Development Board (IDB) discussed the possible sell of property in the Timberlake Industrial Park, the development of the board’s website, and an equipment lease during its meeting on Thursday, May 14th, at noon. The Industrial Development Board meets only when it has business and was established… For complete…
Read MoreChandler Retires After Chasing The Golden Basketball for 43 Years
Article by Jordan Morris Scotts Hill High School’s Tracy Chandler is stepping away from the basketball court after 43 years of coaching middle school and high school girls. Former players, school and community leaders and fans came out to honor the coach on Sunday, May 17th. They presented him with… For complete coverage, see the…
Read MoreCORRECTION – School Board Executive Session
Article by Steve Corlew The Henderson County Board of Education executive session with attorney Jack Hinson on Thursday, May 14th did not have anything to do with the Scotts Hill graduation issues as reported in the May 20th edition. The session covered another legal matter. We apologize for this error.
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