Area News
Drug Task Force Executes Search Warrant
UPDATE: In today’s edition of the Lexington Progress, it was reported that the I-40 Vape Shop is being investigated. Upon further review, the Lexington Progress was informed that this was one of two local vape shops being investigated where officers confiscated suspicious products for additional testing. Two local vape shops were visited by law enforcement…
Read MoreHenderson County Man Convicted of Rape
A Henderson County man has been found guilty of rape and rape by an authority figure following a two-day trial in Henderson County Circuit Court, earlier this month. The jury returned the guilty verdicts on two counts of… For complete coverage, see the September 16th edition of the Lexington Progress. Subscribe Today!
Read MoreJECDB Addressed Data Centers, Roads
Article by Steve Corlew The Joint Economic and Community Development Board approved an expenditure for the Chamber of Commerce’s Youth Leadership Program and discussed data centers, roads and utilities at its regular meeting on Wednesday, September 9th. The Joint Economic Community Development Board is made up of… For complete coverage, see the September 16th edition…
Read MoreCity Board to Employment Ordinance in Two Weeks
Article by Steve Corlew After an attempt to pass the first reading of a new ordinance outlining the hiring process for new city employees failed on September 15th, the Lexington Board of Aldermen will try again in two weeks. Some aldermen did not get an updated version of the ordinance until Monday afternoon prior to…
Read MoreSheriff Atkinson Starts His Term with a Flurry
Article by Steve Corlew Henderson County’s newly elected sheriff, Brad Atkinson, is already working to fulfill a campaign promise of being tough on crime and he does it by letting his belief in Jesus guide him in everything he does. Since taking office on September 1st, Sheriff Atkinson and his deputies have been making… For…
Read MoreToday’s Memories, Tommorrow’s History
Article by Steve Corlew The Lexington Lion’s Club members and local officials gathered at the Henderson County Courthouse lawn on Labor Day to bury a time capusle for a future generation to open and explore. Rhett and Thomas Wall were among those watching the ceremony and helped lower the time capsule in place. Henderson County…
Read More9/11, A Day the World Changed
Article by Steve Corlew Very few single days change the course of our lives, and the course of world history, but this Friday will mark the 25th anniversary of one of those days. For many people, September 11th changed how American viewed the world. The attacks on that day showed how vulnerable the United States…
Read MoreCrockett Receives Service Above Self Award
Article by Steve Corlew For nearly seven years, Alba Crockett has been tirelessly working to see that those facing food insecurities in Henderson County don’t go hungry. On Tuesday, August 25th, she was honored with the Lexington Rotary Club’s “Service Above Self,” award given to a person that exemplifies the club’s moto. The award was…
Read MoreCounty Officials Take Oath of Office
Article by Steve Corlew Henderson County’s newly elected officials were sworn into office on Thursday, August 27th, before a large crowd at Lexington High School. General Sessions Judge Steve Beal officiated over the ceremony, administering each official’s oath of office. Some were joined by family members who assisted in the ceremony. Henderson County Director of…
Read MoreFirst National Guard Member Buried at State Cemetery
Article by Steve Corlew The Hill family waited nearly four years for a state law to change and the remains of SP5 Gary Wayne Hill to reach their final resting place in the Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery at Parkers Crossroads. That day finally came on Friday, August 28th when SP5 Gary Wayne Hill became the…
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