Baskett News

Why do bad things happen to small children? Why do the wicked prosper while the good get ground into the dust? I don't pretend to know the answers to those types of questions, but I know mankind has been wrestling with them for thousands of years.

The Halloween season is here, and there are a number of activities taking place this weekend to set the mood for a spooky time.

The following information is based on public records from local and area law enforcement agencies and/or court systems: Henderson Police Department - Someone stole a 1998 Toyota Camry from the 100 block of Powell Street, which was later recovered by the Henderson County Sheriff's Office in the Baskett area.

On this date in 1909 a freight train de-railed at Reed and fate and a watchful section foreman averted the much more serious de-railment of a passenger train south of Henderson.

Crowd control may be needed in the courthouse on Nov. 4, the first day of filing for next year's city and county elections.

A house in Henderson County was determined to be a total loss after spent fireworks caught fire in a plastic bag in the home's garage last Saturday night.

The genteel Montgomery Tea Room quietly closed its doors 50 years ago today, exactly 18 years after opening at 3925 U.S. 60-East. Those of you who don't remember the tea room probably know the building I'm talking about.

City, county, state and federal government offices - except for emergency services - will be closed Friday for the July 4 holiday.

Henderson Fiscal Court got some good news Tuesday -- and a check -- from its insurance provider.

A boil water advisory has been issued for the town of Baskett and those who live on Baskett Cemetery Road, according to David Moore, superintendent of the Henderson County Water District.