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Lexington Sets Tax Rate, Approves Dog Park
Article by Steve Corlew The Lexington Board of Aldermen approved the first reading of the city’s tax rate which will keep revenue at its current level, but officials still have work to do in balancing revenue with expenditures. Meeting on Monday, July 27th, the aldermen also approved the location of a long-awaited dog park. The…
Read MoreTax-Free Weekend Marks Return to School
Article by Steve Corlew Henderson Countians can take advantage of savings on Back-To-School shopping as the state’s annual sales tax holiday begins at 12:01 a.m. Friday, July 31, 2026 and run through 11:59 p.m. Sunday. During the holiday weekend, clothing and school supplies priced at $100 or less may be purchased tax-free. Computers priced at $1,500 or…
Read MoreLexington Tigers Continue Preparing for Season Opener
Article by Jordan Morris With the start of the 2026 high school football season quickly approaching, the Lexington Tigers continue putting in the work as they prepare for kickoff. With just two weeks remaining before the annual jamborees, the Tigers are taking advantage of every opportunity to sharpen their skills before opening night. Last week,…
Read MoreDangerous Intersection Continues to Plague Lexington
Article by Steve Corlew Officials have added more traffic patrols, installed rubble strips, flashing lights, larger “stop” signs, and “High Crash Area” signs but the intersection of Tennessee 22A and the bypass (Tennessee 459) continues to be dangerous. The latest accident occurred on Friday night, July 24th, before 7:00 p.m. and taxed the resources of…
Read MoreLexington Asks Court to Dismiss Lawsuit
Article by Steve Corlew The attorneys for the individual defendants in the lawsuit filed by former City Recorder Cody Wood are seeking to be dismissed from the lawsuit which was filed just over a month ago. The city’s attorneys responded to the lawsuit this past week, filing an answer to the original complaint, a motion…
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