Area News

Article by Steve Corlew- Lexington Mayor Jeff Griggs sees county and city cooperation leading to bigger things for Lexington. The mayor discussed the city’s progress and future during his annual “State of the City” address to the Lexington Rotary Club, Tuesday, March 21st. In the last four years during the Bray Administration the city and…

Article by Steve Corlew- A new graduating class from a joint program with the Henderson County Sheriff’s Department and DeWayne’s Quality Metal Coatings, is preparing inmates to re-enter society. The program, now called REAP (Realizing Everyone’s Aspirations and Potential), provides opportunities for employees in the program that help prepare them for success after release. Program…

Article by Steve Corlew- Defendants in the federal lawsuit regarding a local large scale chicken farm operation with ties to Tyson Foods, are asking a Federal Judge to dismiss the case. Attorneys for the defendants filed separate motions to dismiss filed in U.S. District Court in Jackson, March 17th. In December, a group of concerned…

  Article by Steve Corlew- steve@lexingtonprogress.com The Henderson County Sheriff’s Department arrested two suspects and recovered stolen property and drugs following raids on two separate locations, Wednesday, March 22nd. According to Sheriff Department Investigator, Jeremiah Adams, law enforcement officers recovered a tractor and a scooter from a residence at 1910 Blue Goose Road. That investigation…

Article by Steve Corlew- A Lexington man faces multiple charges, and another was injured following an accident, Monday, March 27th, on East Church Street. According to Lexington Police Chief Jeff Middleton, Bryan Isbell, 60, was arrested and charged with driving under the influence-1st offense, violation of open container laws, failure to yield the right of…

Article by Steve Corlew- The demolition of Sardis School did not mean the memories would fade away, a genealogy group met recently at the Sardis Senior Citizens Center to discuss the school deep and rich history. The bricks and mortar may be gone, except for those saved as souvenirs. Many items were rescued when the…

Article by Steve Corlew- Victor Parkins, the publisher of The Lexington Progress, discussed his views on local news reporting with the Lexington Rotary Club, March 14th. The Mirror Exchange, Inc. owned by Parkins and his sister Scarlet Elliot, purchased the paper in June 2022 from the Franklin family. It was one of three newspapers purchased…

Article by Steve Corlew- In a brief meeting, the Scotts Hill City Board voted to move forward with the next phase of improvements to the town’s water system. For months the board has been discussing how to improve its system and solve future supply problems. The solution, approved Monday night, March 20th, could even allow…

Article by Steve Corlew- The Henderson County Fire Department and the Lexington Fire Department have more smoke detectors on the way after recent tragedies created a huge demand. Both departments are reporting that they should have more of the 10-year smoke detectors in stock after running out this past week. There was a surge in…