Area News

Article by W. Clay Crook- Veterans Day is always at the same time each year – the eleventh hour, on the eleventh day, in the eleventh month, in commemoration of the signing of the armistice that ended World War I. In Henderson County, there were several events throughout the day, starting with a veterans drive…

Article by W. Clay Crook- Although there is not a firm date on the grand opening of the new playground at Parkers Crossroads, Mayor Kenneth Kizer says it won’t be much longer. “It’s been a little frustrating, but we have some final steps left to comply with the grant requirements,” Kizer said. One of those is a…

Release- The Henderson County Health Department will provide flu shots November 19th at no cost to anyone who wishes to receive one at the former First Pentecostal Church Building from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. The Henderson County Health Department recommends a yearly flu vaccine for everyone ages six… For the complete story, see the November…

Article by W. Clay Crook- The Tennessee Highway Patrol has released their checkpoint enforcement list for November, with no stops planned for Henderson, Madison, McNairy or Carroll Counties. However, there is a checkpoint in nearby Decatur County for November 28, 2020 for U.S. Highway 412 at… For the complete story, see the November 18th edition…

Article by W. Clay Crook- Henderson County Historian, Phillip Renfroe, reminded the public this week about the legendary Scotts Hill Volcano, a phenomenon that occurred on November 13, 1833. According to lore and local historian David Austin, the volcano was actually a crater formed when a meteorite landed in the Scotts Hill area, causing a large…

Article by Bobbie Keeton- One hundred is an awesome number. Every school kid is elated to see that number on homework and test papers. As adults we strive to give 100% effort to all we do, and employers expect their employees to give 100% on a daily basis. But to reach the age of 100…

Article submitted- On Sunday night, November 15, 2020 First Baptist Church of Lexington held its annual “Be the Light” Prayer event at the Henderson County Courthouse. The church had five prayer stations around the courthouse square with focused prayer for a number of different areas related to our community. At prayer station 1, the church…

Article by W. Clay Crook- President Donald Trump has been on the mind of many Americans this week in Henderson County, but only one young lady in Lexington has actually heard from the leader of the nation, Ali Goodman! Ali is the daughter of Dr. Todd and Leah Goodman of Lexington and a 3rd grader…

Article by W. Clay Crook- It’s hard to break the ice with veterans from the Vietnam era, they keep much of what they experienced inside, reticent to share their sorrows, reticent to share their honors. Perhaps the passage of time is cracking away at that protective shell, but nevertheless it is a spirit breathed moment…

Article by W. Clay Crook- The Lexington Municipal – Regional Planning Commission met on Monday evening, November 9, 2020 at the Lexington Utilities Operation Facility on Maple Street. The commission reviewed and approved the final plat for the Crystal Duke property on Highway 22 South, south of Ferguson Drive. The lot will be subdivided into two…