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Planning Commission Approves Rezoning Request

Article by Steve Corlew An affordable housing project is a step closer to becoming a reality as the Lexington Planning Commission approved a recommended rezoning for the property on Roy Pruitt Lane near the new Henderson County Health Department. TAG C Corporation, a non-profit created by … For complete coverage, see the June 18th edition…

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Obituaries June 18, 2025

Virginia Coffman, 100 Richard Wayne Foster, 79 O’Neal Jowers, 85 James Edward “Eddie” Williams, 72 Billy Wilson, 86 For complete obituaries, see the June 18th edition of The Lexington Progress. Subscribe Today!

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Grand Jury Returns 43 True Bills

Article by Steve Corlew The Henderson County Circuit Court grand jury returned 43 “true” bills and two “no” bills during its session on Tuesday, June 3rd. Seven indictments were sealed as law enforcement officers worked to locate those indicted. Those indicted will be arranged before Circuit Court Judge Donald H. Allen on… For complete coverage,…

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Final Salute Given for Unclaimed Veterans

Article by Steve Corlew Spent cartridge casings from the final salute given two U. S. Army veterans were handed out Wednesday, June 4th, following the service at Parkers Crossroad Veterans Cemetery. Those empty cartridges will be a constant reminder of… For complete coverage, see the June 11th edition of The Lexington Progress. Subscribe Today!  

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Commission Approved Budget Without Property Tax Hike

Article by Steve Corlew As expected, the Henderson County Commission approved the first reading of its 2025-26 budget without a property tax increase but could face challenges in the months and years ahead. Meeting on Tuesday night, June 3rd, commissioners voted down a proposed tax increase to fund the… For complete coverage, see the June…

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Obituaries June 11, 2025

John Robert Byrd, 97 V. “Jay” Campbell, Jr., 82 Helen Marie Hinson, 89 Lilly Marie Marr, 88 Regina Hinson Stickles, 90 For complete obituaries, see the June 11th edition of The Lexington Progress. Subscribe Today!

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Two Unclaimed Veterans Honored at Parkers Crossroads

Article by Steve Corlew The Parkers Crossroads Veterans Honor Guard will hold a service for two unclaimed veteran soldiers who have served our country, but forgotten about overtime. The service will begin… For complete coverage, see the June 4th edition of The Lexington Progress. Subscribe Today!

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TWRA Announces Availability of 2025-26 Clean Stream Grants to Help with Habitat Protection Program

The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency announces the availability of grant dollars to assist cities, schools, community organizations, civic groups, watershed organizations, conservation groups and others with stream clean-up projects during the 2025-26 fiscal year. Five grants, at a maximum of… For complete coverage, see the June 4th edition of The Lexington Progress. Subscribe Today!

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