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Article by Steve Corlew This marks the 100th anniversary of the celebration of Black History in the United States. What started as “Negro History Week” by noted historian, Carter G. Woodson, and the Association for the Study of Negro Life and History grew into a month-long celebration in… For complete coverage, see the February 4th…

Article by Steve Corlew Henderson County’s legislative delegation met with the Henderson County Board of Education on January 23rd to review the legislative agenda for the 114th Tennessee General Assembly. State Representatives Brock Martin (R-Huntingdon) and Kirk Haston (R-Lobelville) and State Senator Ed Jackson (R-Jackson) joined the… For complete coverage, see the January 28th edition…

Article by Steve Corlew Henderson County Mayor Robbie McCready looked back on his four years in office as he prepares for his future. Mayor McCready gave his final, for now, “State of the County” address to the Lexington Rotary Club on Tuesday, January 20th. The mayor announced in December that he did not plan to……

Article by Steve Corlew A State of Emergency has been declared in Henderson County after sleet, freezing rain, and snow blanketed the mid-south. The winter mess downed trees and power lines collapsed roofs on barns and other structures and brought industry and business to a virtual halt. The storm was… For complete coverage, see the…

Article by Steve Corlew While the qualifying deadline is still weeks away the list of prospective candidates is growing and political signs are beginning to appear for the May 5th Henderson County Primary. Candidates have until noon on… For complete coverage, see the January 21st edition of The Lexington Progress. Subscribe Today!

Article by Steve Corlew The Henderson County 911 Emergency Communication Board continues trying to find a path to help stakeholders as they discussed how to improve their response to emergency calls. Two months ago, the board voted to… For complete coverage, see the January 21st edition of The Lexington Progress. Subscribe Today!

Article by Steve Corlew It was a day to reflect on the words and legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr. as a large crowd gathered to listen, pray and sing during the annual ceremony at Montgomery Cultural and Enrichment Center on Monday, January 19th. It wasn’t just a state and national holiday, but a time…

Article by Steve Corlew With behavioral and learning problems for younger students on the rise, the Henderson County Board of Education has opted to create an alternative school for K-5th grades when board members met on Thursday, January 8th. The board also recognized the and principal of the year and approved the 2026-27 school calendar.…

Article by Steve Corlew The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding a Friday night’s shooting incident at Natchez Trace State Park that left one man dead. Bradley David Kodor, 26, from Middle Tennessee, was… For complete coverage, see the January 14th edition of The Lexington Progress. Subscribe Today!

Article by Steve Corlew What should have been a routine meeting discussing utilities operation, turned into a challenge about residency and a discussion of politics During what was the first meeting of the Lexington City Board to discuss utility business, two city aldermen challenged each other following a… For complete coverage, see the January 14th…