Lexington Aldermen Debate Budget, Nothing Approved
Article by Steve Corlew- The Lexington City Board debated the budget, Tuesday, July 5, 2022, but failed to reach an agreement. It is still not known whether to board will raise taxes, cut its budget, or uses its rainy-day fund to balance the budget. The board will meet again, Monday, July 25th, to tackle the budget. The…
Read MoreCongressman Kustoff Meets with Local Officials
Article by Steve Corlew- U.S Rep. David Kustoff was back in Lexington last week to meet with local first responders as part of a series of meetings he has been holding across his district. Kustoff met with officials at the Lexington Utilities Operation Facility, Wednesday, July 6, 2022. The Eighth District Congressman from Germantown has…
Read MoreCounty Fire Department Responds to Equipment Fire
Article by Steve Corlew- Firefighters from Henderson County Fire Department station four responded to a construction equipment fire, Saturday, July 9, 2022 in the Middleburg area. According to Henderson County Fire Chief Lynn Murphy, a backhoe was heavily damaged by the blaze. The fire was caused by an electrical fire in the engine compartment, according…
Read MoreSeason Long Duck Blind Drawing Application Period Open Through July 20
Article Submitted- NASHVILLE — The application period for the 2022-23 Tier 1 duck blinds is open and will close July 20. Announcement of the successful applicants will be made August 6, 2022. The online application is available at the Go Outdoors Tennessee website (quotahunt.gooutdoorstennessee.com). All hunters who are successfully chosen for a blind will be…
Read MoreHenderson County Fire Department to Hold Junior Firefighter Camp
Article by Steve Corlew- The Henderson County Fire Department will be holding an open house, Friday, July 15, 2022, as part of its annual Jr. Firefighter Camp. Among the events Friday will be a Touch-A-Truck, featuring several vehicles from local emergency services and law enforcement. According to Henderson County Fire Department Training Officer Cody Usery,…
Read MoreCulver Select American Legion State Commander
Article by Steve Corlew- Lexington’s Lanny Culver was selected Department Commander of the Tennessee American Legion July 3, 2022, in Franklin, TN. Culver, a local businessman, is the first Department Commander from Henderson County. Culver served in the U. S. Air Force from July 13, 1978, to December 13, 1982. He has previously served as…
Read MoreScotts Hill Board to Discuss Police Position
Article by Steve Corlew- The Scotts Hill City board will meet Monday, July 18, 2022, to discuss the town police department after the police chief submitted his resignation. The city board will meet at 6:00 p.m. at city hall. Police Chief David Alexander submitted his resignation to accept a position as a school resource officer…
Read MoreOutdoor Truths
In my area there, are a few small streams which feed into the rivers. When I say small, I mean only about ten to fifteen yards wide. Several times each spring our wildlife agency releases trout into these shallow streams to offer more opportunities to catch fish. There have been several times I have went…
Read MoreObituaries For July 13, 2022 Edition
Donna Latricia Adkins, 58 Will Dean Arnold, 89 Houston Barrett, 81 John R. Couch, 86 Shirley Ann Dhority, 79 Janice Louise Graves, 65 Fred D. Hart, 74 Mary Elizabeth Holmes,96 Delphia Riffle, 91 Geneva A. Threadgill, 98 Covie Wooley, 85 Vinson T. Wooley, 44 For complete obituaries, see the July 13th edition of The Lexington…
Read MoreDistrict Attorney Fights a Never-Ending Battle Against Drugs
Article by Steve Corlew- District Attorney General Jody S. Pickens has started the process of reactivating the 26th District Drug Task Force as part of his battle against crime. “The biggest problem is drugs,” Pickens said during an interview with The Lexington Progress last week. Illegal drugs are one of the leading causes of crime.…
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