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Article by Steve Corlew A 41-year-old Sardis man was arrested on multiple drug offenses following a multi-agency investigation this past week. According to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation,… For complete coverage, see the February 25th edition of The Lexington Progress. Subscribe Today!

Article by Steve Corlew The Lexington City Board voted to suspend the city recorder without pay for 10 days at its regular monthly meeting on February 23rd. The board voted 4-3 to suspend Cody Wood and will take up his status during a special called meeting on March 9th. Alderwoman Donna Ross made the motion…

Article by Steve Corlew When you visit Montgomery School these days you will notice a lot of changes. It is more than just fresh paint and a new roof; there are signs that a new Montgomery is emerging. This week, in our final installment for Black History Month, The Lexington Progress takes a… For complete…

Article by Steve Corlew The Henderson County 911 Emergency Communication Board is still seeking ways of helping local agencies as they approved drafting interlocal agreements to start the process. Meeting on Thursday, February 12th, the board discussed the… For complete coverage, see the February 18th edition of The Lexington Progress. Subscribe Today!

Article by Steve Corlew The Henderson County Board of Education heard an update on the Tennessee General Assembly’s bills that related to education and on the effect of winter storm Fern at its monthly meeting on Thursday, February 12th. The board also heard from the… For complete coverage, see the February 18th edition of The…

Article by Steve Corlew A “Mother’s Love” drives Angela Boyd Spann in all her humanitarian efforts. Spann is well known throughout Henderson County and West Tennessee for promoting water safety, organ donations, heart health and now the United Way. The one thing that links these organizations is her dedication as a mother. “It is all…

Article by Steve Corlew The managers of the city’s utility departments brief the Lexington aldermen on its recovery efforts from Winter Storm Fern, during the aldermen’s meeting on Monday, February 10th. Lexington Mayor Gordon Wildridge also took the opportunity to… For complete coverage, see the February 11th edition of The Lexington Progress. Subscribe Today!  …

This marks the 100th anniversary of the celebration of Black History in the United States. In The Lexington Progress’ series honoring Black History in Henderson County, this year we look at both a place and a person that have… For complete coverage, see the February 11th edition of The Lexington Progress. Subscribe Today!

Article by Steve Corlew The Henderson County Circuit Court grand jury returned 43 “true” bills during the January 23rd session. There was a total of 45 cases heard with one “no” bill and one “pass.” Those indicted will be arraigned on February 6th. Indited were:… For complete coverage, see the February 4th edition of The…

Article by Steve Corlew At least two people lost their lives, thousands were without power for days, property was damaged and the effects of the January winter storm will be felt for months. As snow and ice melt, Henderson Countians have been digging out hoping to return to normal life even though… For complete coverage,…