Area News
HCSB Hears About Inequalities of High School Athletics
Article by Steve Corlew The contrast between Henderson County’s two high schools is becoming more apparent as one was having trouble attracting enough athletes to field a team, while the other is enjoying the benefits of a new field and scoreboard. The Henderson County Board of Education heard from the Scotts Hill… For complete coverage,…
Read MoreCounty Approves Budget with no Tax Increase
Article by Steve Corlew The Henderson County Commission breezed through its first reading of the 2026-27 budgets, holding the tax rate steady, while giving county employees pay raises on Tuesday, June 9th. Henderson County Mayor Robbie McCready praised county… For complete coverage, see the June 17th edition of the Lexington Progress. Subscribe Today!
Read MoreNo Injuries Reported in South Main Building Collapse
Article by Steve Corlew Luckily no one was injured in Tuesday morning’s collapse of a portion of a historic Lexington Main Street Building. The building at 46 South Main Street was undergoing exterior repairs and crews were replacing section of the… For complete coverage, see the June 17th edition of the Lexington Progress. Subscribe Today!
Read MoreMarshals Capture Henderson County Fugitive
A Henderson County man wanted for alleged aggravated kidnapping and aggravated rape was captured in Alabama according to the United State Marshals Service. Robert Dunaway, Jr., 31 of Lexington, was arrested on warrants issued on May 15, 2026, in… For complete coverage, see the June 10th edition of the Lexington Progress. Subscribe Today!
Read MoreJune Grand Jury Term Hears 39 Cases
Article by Steve Corlew The Henderson County Circuit Court grand jury heard only 39 cases for the June term this past week. The grand jury returned a total of 36 true bills and three “no” bills according to Circuit Court Clerk Beverly Dunaway. Six of the indictments were sealed. Arraignment is set for June 16th.…
Read MoreGas Rate Increase Approved, Budgets Debated
Article by Steve Corlew The Lexington City Board gave final approval of its Lexington Gas System rate increase during the utilities board meeting on Monday night, June 8th. The board approved the first reading of the new rate schedule on Thursday, June 4th, and the second reading after a lengthy discussion of department’s budgets and…
Read MoreLouisana Man Faces Charges After Interstate Incidents
Article by Steve Corlew A 41-year-old Louisiana man faces attempted first degree murder charges, along with evading arrest and unlawful carrying or possession of a weapon following multiple incidents along Interstate 40 on Saturday, May 30th. Harles Earl Smart was arrested on Saturday afternoon in Jackson, following a… For complete coverage, see the June 3rd…
Read MoreCity Board Education Approves Roof Repairs
Article by Steve Corlew The Lexington Board of Education moved forward with repairs to Caywood Elementary School during a special called meeting on Thursday, May 28th. The age, along with damage to the roof from Winter Storm Fern, prompted the board to accept a $551,091 quote from Insulated Roofing Systems. The board approved the expenditure…
Read MoreWrongful Termination Lawsuit Filed by Wood
NOTE: In the print edition of this issue, the headline of this story was sized wrong, therefore Wood’s last name was cut off. We apologize for this error. Article by Steve Corlew Former Lexington City Recorder, Cody Wood, has filed a lawsuit for wrongful termination against the city of Lexington in federal court. According…
Read MoreSpeed Bumps and Budgets Tie Up Lexington Board Meeting
Article by Steve Corlew The Lexington City Board wrestled with issues that it cannot seem to escape, speed bumps, employee benefits, and the city budgets when they met on Tuesday, May 26th. The bottom line, those pesky speed bumps were going back down in Eastern Shores subdivision in July, and some of the city’s budgets…
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