Area News

Article by Steve Corlew After an hour-long session on Monday, March 16th, the Lexington’s aldermen took no action on the question of whether Tim Rhodes can still hold his seat on the city board. That lack of action means that decision may need to be made by… For complete coverage, see the March 18th edition…

The Lexington Progress and WZLT-FM 99.3 presents Henderson County Candidate Forum on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, 6:00 p.m. at Lexington High School Auditorium. Candidates for Henderson County Mayor, Sheriff, and Trustee will have an opportunity to share their vision and goals for the future of our county. You will also have an opportunity to meet…

Article by Steve Corlew Lexington Mayor Gordon Wildridge clarified a recent $5 million grant the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development prior to the Lexington board’s meeting to discuss utility business on Monday, March 9th. Wildridge also announced that the board will hold a special called meeting… For complete coverage, see the March 11th…

Article by Steve Corlew It begins to appear to be a reality. It was first announced in the state’s 2023 budget and now dirt was being turned marking the start of the construction of a new $70 million sportsman’s lodge at Natchez Trace State Park. Local and state officials gathered… For complete coverage, see the…

The Lexington City Board voted 4-3 on Monday, March 9th, to terminate city recorder and CFO, Cody Wood. In the second of three meetings on March 9th the board voted 4-3 to terminate Wood, whom they had suspended without pay 10 days earlier. Alderwoman Donna Ross made… For complete coverage, see the March 11th edition…

In this week’s edition, the correct information for the FCE Ladies Night Out was left out.  The Lexington Progress apologizes for this error.   Join Heart 2 Heart Home FCE of Henderson County at UT Extension Office located at 276 White Street, Lexington, TN on March 12, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. for some family, community,…

Article by Steve Corlew A Lexington High School teacher has been suspended and faces a simple assault charge after a disagreement with a student. Annette Mitchelle Shavchuk, 45, a Spanish teacher at Lexington High School was suspended indefinitely and charged with … For complete coverage, see the March 4th edition of The Lexington Progress. Subscribe…

Article by Steve Corlew The Scotts Hill board back tracked on plans to install speed bumps on Peace Chapel Road, discussed police cars being taken home by volunteer officers and approved traffic cameras during its meeting on Monday, March 2nd. In February, the Scotts Hill board faced… For complete coverage, see the March 4th edition…

Article by Steve Corlew The Henderson County Commission approved a series of actions for its finance department that qualifies it for a Financial Excellence Award from the Tennessee Comptroller of the Treasury’s office when commissioners met on Tuesday, February 22nd. The commissioners also approved… For complete coverage, see the March 4th edition of The Lexington…

Article by Steve Corlew Lexington Aldermen plan a discussion of the suspended city recorder and hold a hearing on speed bumps as part of multiple meetings on Monday, March 9th, at the Lexington Utilities Operations Center. The board is also planning to… For complete coverage, see the March 4th edition of The Lexington Progress. Subscribe…