Lawmakers Address Education, Hemp During Capitol Talk
Article by Steve Corlew Henderson County’s legislative delegation heard from their constituents on a variety of topics ranging from the newly approved state education bill to upcoming changes to regulations on hemp growing during Henderson County’s Chamber of Commerce’s Capitol talk on Thursday, February 27th. The lawmakers also touched on such topics as water drainage…
Read MoreLady Lions Four Time District Champs
Article by Jordan Morris The Scotts Hill Lady Lions basketball team won the district tournament last week. The Ladies also won thier first regional game over the weekend. The Lady Lions took down Adamsville to claim thier fourth district title in a row. The final score was 56-43. The Lady Lions also defeated… For complete…
Read More911 Board Discuss Possible Emergency Operations Center Move
Article by Steve Corlew Moving the county’s Emergency Management Operations Center (EOC) could provide more room and better response in times of disasters. On Thursday, February 27th, the Henderson County Emergency Communication’s Board (911) heard… For complete coverage, see the May 5th edition of The Lexington Progress. Subscribe Today!
Read MoreLady Tigers Finish District Tournament Runner Up
Article by Jordan Morris Lexington Lady Tigers basketball team lost in the district tournament finals with a final score of 29-67 to Southside. The Ladies won their first regional game over Mongomery Central. The game was a blowout with a final score of 62-21 for the ball game. On February 25th, the Lady Tigers were…
Read MoreNew Residential Home Inspection Program Approved, Usery Named Fire Chief
Article by Steve Corlew The Henderson County Commission approved a Residential Home Inspection Program as County Mayor Robbie McCready cast a deciding vote on Tuesday, February 25th. Commissioners also confirmed the appointment of Cody Usery as the new county… For complete coverage, see the May 5th edition of The Lexington Progress. Subscribe Today!
Read MoreTigers Place 2nd in District
Article by Jordan Morris The Lexington Tigers basketball team grabbed a district runner-up against Southside this past week with a final score of 54-68. The Tigers also won their first game in the regional tournament game over the weekend against… For complete coverage, see the May 5th edition of The Lexington Progress. Subscribe Today!
Read MoreGriggs Announces Plans Not To Seek Another Term
Article by Steve Corlew During his annual “State of the City” address at Lexington Rotary Club on Tuesday, March 4th, Lexington Mayor Jeff Griggs said he plans not to seek another term. Griggs was elected in 2017.
Read MoreEmployee Terminated School Investigates Alleged Theft
Article by Steve Corlew Lexington Director of Schools, Cindy Olive, announced Tuesday, March 4th, that a Caywood Elementary School employee has been terminated as the city investigates the possible theft of medication from locked cabinets in the nurse’s office in the school. Lexington Police Chief Jeff Middleton confirmed that there is an ongoing investigation, and…
Read MoreObituaries March 5, 2025
Alton Dudley Birchett, 92 James Harold “Snuffy” Brunt, 79 LaRue Cook, 94 Charles Lee Lindsey, 92 James Henry Scott, 80 For complete obituaries, see the May 5th edition of The Lexington Progress. Subscribe Today!
Read MoreUsery Named Fire Chief, New Residential Inspection Program Approved
Article by Steve Corlew The Henderson County Commission confirmed the appointment of Cody Usery as the new county fire chief during its meeting on Tuesday, February 25th. Usery was recommended by the county fire department’s chief’s council, a group made up of the volunteer fire department’s district chiefs. The vote to confirm Usery was unanimous,…
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