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Scotts Hill Lady Lions District Runner-Up
The Scotts Hill Lady Lions Softball team played three district tournament games last week. Scotts Hill played Riverside, Adamsville, and then Riverside again. Scotts Hill lost to Riverside in the district championship game. The Lady Lions hosted Riverside on Tuesday, May 7th. The Lady Lions would lose the game to...
Deadline to Pre-Register for Butterfly 5K is May 17th
It’s time to register for the Butterfly 5K and Fun Run, which will be held at the Waynesboro City Park on Saturday, June 1, 2024, beginning at 8:00 a.m. The red registration forms will be appearing at businesses all over the county in the coming weeks. Pick one up, fill out the information, and mail it in so it reaches the Foundation by May 17. Be sure the age, date of birth, and sex are correct because of the awards. Check t-shirt size and type and indicate the 5K or the Fun Run, which is for age 12 and under. Anyone running in both races will need to fill out a separate form for each race because each requires a separate race bib number.
Letter To The Editor – May 16, 2024
As the new Postmaster of Henderson, it is a great honor to serve this community. In my years with the United States Postal Service, I have seen firsthand the role the Postal Service plays connecting neighbors and our community to the nation. Our Post Offices also serve as a lifeline for our small businesses to reach customers no matter the location.
Shiloh to host U.S. Military History Timeline on Memorial Day weekend
SHILOH, Tenn. — Shiloh National Military Park will host a U.S. Military History Timeline on Memorial Day weekend. The free event will feature uniforms, weapons and equipment used by American Soldiers from the Revolutionary War through World War II. It will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m....
Soccer Team Loses to Richland, Hernandez Signs With UT Southern
On Monday, May 6th, the combined WCHS/CHS soccer team traveled to Richland for their first post-season tournament game, a district tournament semi-final. Richland was the #1 seed in the tournament, having beaten all the other district teams twice. Richland dominated the game from the beginning, although Wayne County was able to generate some offensive pressure. Eight minutes in, a Richland striker beat an outside defender and put a low shot into the Wayne County goal. Five minutes later Richland got a corner kick; one of their mid-fielders got the ball at the back end of the penalty box. His hard shot grazed the bottom of the crossbar as it went in. Richland scored another goal five minutes before halftime to leave the score 3-0 Richland at the half.
Softball Game Preview: Scotts Hill Leaves Home
The Scotts Hill Lions will head out on the road to face off against the Westview Chargers at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. Last Friday, it was a hard-fought contest, but Scotts Hill had to settle for a 5-3 loss against Riverside. Scotts Hill has now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Pine Grove baseball beats Biggersville to move on to the State Championship
The Pine Grove Baseball team beat the Biggersville Lions to move on to the State Championship Series in Class 1A. Pine Grove wins tough 1A North Half Series to punch ticket to the State Championship. The Biggersville Lions hosted the Pine Grove Panthers for game three of the North Half...
Lafayette softball season comes to a close
By Adam Brown Sports writer The Lafayette Commodores softball team dropped a hard-fought game to Corinth 11-9 in extra innings on Friday in the 5A North Half Championship game. Lafayette’s (25-11) starter Sydney Cregar took the circle against Corinth and didn’t allow a run through the second inning. Corinth (22-6) got on the scoreboard first […] The post Lafayette softball season comes to a close appeared first on The Oxford Eagle.
Adamsville High School celebrates completion of ‘Zero Fight’ challenge
ADAMSVILLE, Tenn. — Every challenge comes with a reward, and that’s just what the students at Adamsville High School got for completing the ‘Zero Fight’ challenge initiated by their principal. Principle Steve Killingsworth has tried for the last six consecutive years to reach their goal that...
Savannah nonprofit receives generous donation
SAVANNAH, Tenn. — Sheltering Tree Ranch is a local nonprofit in Savannah that provides many services for the special needs community in that area. Job opportunities for adults, schooling for kids, and various therapy opportunities are just a few examples of what they offer. It is a large property...
Your Right To Know – May 9, 2024
Phillip Dewayne Thomas, 31, Henderson, was arrested and charged with driving under the influence and possession of a schedule VI controlled substance with intent to manufacture/deliver/sell. He was released from the Chester County Jail after posting a $1,000 bond. Jerod Alex Cherry, 32, Henderson, was arrested and charged with domestic...
Senatobia mother says two teen daughters wrongfully arrested by police
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A Senatobia mother is demanding justice after she says her two daughters were wrongfully arrested and taken to juvenile lock-up. On Wednesday, Shanecia Miller was standing outside the Tate County Courthouse holding a purse and school backpack belonging to her daughters, 13-year-old A’laysha and 14-year-old Aniyah. Both girls were sent to a […]
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