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…
Read MoreObituaries 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!
Read MoreHenderson County Football Gearing Up for the 2025-26 Season
Article by Jordan Morris Henderson County Schools are out for the summer break, but both the high school football teams are already starting to… For complete coverage, see the June 11th edition of The Lexington Progress. Subscribe Today!
Read MoreGrand 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,…
Read MoreFinal 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!
Read MoreCommission 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…
Read MoreObituaries 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!
Read More2025 WMA and Cherokee Quota Hunt Applications Open June 11 – July 23
The application period for the 2025 Wildlife Management Area (WMA) Big Game quota hunts and the Cherokee party hunts for bears is June 11 through July 23. Mailed ap-plications will not be accepted. Entries must be submitted… For complete coverage, see the June 4th edition of The Lexington Progress. Subscribe Today!
Read MoreTwo 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!
Read MoreTWRA 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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