Henderson County News

Three of those arrested are not strangers to investigators. They were arrested at the same house for the same crimes, two months.

According to the Tennessee Highway Patrol, Thomas Long, 39, was killed around 1:30 p.m., when he crashed along Sticky Ridge Rd.

It's not a good afternoon for tornado sirens in West Tennessee. Lightning has disabled the lone tornado siren in Lexington, said Jim McKee, who heads emergency management in Henderson County.

West Tennessee endured a stormy Monday afternoon without much damage, but residents could face more severe weather today.

The National Weather Service issued a tornado warning for Southern Perry County, Northwestern Wayne County, Southern Decatur County, Northeastern Hardin County and Henderson County.

The National Weather Service in Memphis has issued a severe thunderstorm warning for west central Decatur County, Henderson County, east central Madison County until 4 p.m. At 3:21 p.m., radar indicated a severe thunderstorm producing nickel size hail and damaging winds in excess of 60 mph.

Lexington's Jeff Griggs has always been an outdoorsman and the position he holds will ensure he stays there.

NASHVILLE - Highway construction is expected to slow traffic on Interstate 40 in West Tennessee over the weekend, weather permitting.

Friday headlines in The Jackson Sun will include the following stories: BOARD MEETING: The Jackson-Madison County School Board will discuss Superintendent Nancy Zambito's contract extension and the legality of it tonight.

A Henderson County sheriff's deputy and a Decatur County sheriff's deputy have been indicted on federal charges accusing them of conspiracy to distribute anabolic steroids, according to a news release today from the U.S. Justice Department.

I didn't feel safe," said Parkers Crossroads employee Cheryl Bush. Now, after the recent addition of four sheriff's deputies, Bush feels a lot better about coming in to work early in the morning.

The Associated Press Originally published: April 16. 2009 11:51AM LEXINGTON - Western Tennessee's Henderson County, already hit hard by high unemployment, has suffered another blow with an announcement that the largest plant the county will lay off 200 workers.

A Henderson County manufacturing plant that makes industrial generators will lay off 200 workers by the end of the week.

The National Weather Service has issued a flash flood warning for central Decatur County and east central Henderson County until 6 p.m. At 2:57 p.m., Doppler Radar indicated heavy rain over the warned area.

The Special Investigations Section of the Tennessee Department of Revenue will conduct roadside diesel fuel compliance checks in Henderson County on Monday.

Those who regularly gorge themselves on victuals from the junkier side of the food pyramid may find themselves facing the "fat tax," a new fee hovering over junkfood in an effort to curb the prevalence of unhealthy foods.

A car crash near Lexington kills two and injures two. According to the Tennessee Highway Patrol, 21 year old Kristine Clenny of Decaturville and 31 year old James Brasher of Reagan were killed.

A Madison County man has been awarded $40,000 in a lawsuit against the city of Lexington after a judge ruled authorities failed to properly supervise the execution of a search warrant when police shot him in ...

LEXINGTON - A new manufacturing company in Lexington is expected to create about 60 new jobs by year's end and 150 jobs within three years.

Two Henderson County parents have been charged with child abuse and neglect after their two children tested positive for cocaine.