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Scotts Hill to Commemorate Founding
Article by Steve Corlew A weekend of activities, a parade, fireworks, music and the opening of a time capsule will help Scotts Hill celebrate the bicentennial of its founding this weekend. The community was established as a stagecoach stop along a dusty trail between… For complete coverage, see the October 1st edition of The Lexington…
Read MoreFire Safety Award Named in Honor of Lynn Murphy
Article by Steve Corlew The Tennessee Department of Insurance’s state Fire Marshal’s Office has named its award for installing the most smoke detectors after the late Henderson County Fire Chief Lynn Murphy. Last week, Gibson County was presented with the… For complete coverage, see the October 1st edition of The Lexington Progress. Subscribe Today!
Read MoreDeberry’s Love for Kids Leads to Role as Foster Grandparent
Article by Steve Corlew For David Deberry, it is his ability, not his disability, that defines him. Deberry is a well-known figure around Caywood Elementary School where he is greeted by smiles, the students call out his name, welcome him with hugs and love. Teachers and staff welcome his help. The students also give him…
Read MoreAldermen Approve Grant Extension for Depot Park
Article by Steve Corlew The Lexington City Aldermen delayed action on a proposed Property Tax freeze for seniors until they could gather more information on the program, and they approved hiring a new police officer during a brief regular monthly meeting on Monday, September 22nd. The board also approved a grant extension for work on…
Read MoreTHP Continues Investigation of I-40 Fatality
Article by Steve Corlew A 72-year-old Missouri man was killed in an accident involving three commercial vehicles on Interstate 40 that snarled traffic in Henderson County and Lexington for much of the morning on Monday, September 23rd. Ricky Lee McCasland of Missouri was driving a 2016 Freightliner traveling eastbound on Interstate 40 when his vehicle…
Read More“Never Forget” a Solemn Reminder Of September 11th
Article by Steve Corlew “Never Forget!” was the reminder that echoed throughout the morning program on Thursday, September 11th, as the LHS Beta Club presented a stirring remembrance at the Henderson County Courthouse. A family member had lost a loved one, others had friends and family affected by the tragedy, another speaker even… For complete…
Read MoreBash at the Beech This Weekend
If you like classic cars, great food and helping with good causes, then head out to Beech Lake this weekend for Bash at the Beech. The third annual classic car show sponsored by the Beech River Cruisers has… For complete coverage, see the September 17th edition of The Lexington Progress. Subscribe Today!
Read MoreCounty Commission Discuss Beer Sales
Article by Steve Corlew Clarification on the hours businesses can sell beer in the county, a property tax freeze proposal, and the lease of county land for a solar farm all faced the Henderson County Commission when they met on Tuesday, September 9th. The county commission began the… For complete coverage, see the September 17th…
Read MoreSwitched at Birth, One Former Henderson Countians Story
Have you ever had a nagging feeling something was not just right pertaining to your life? You had different characteristics than your parents, siblings, and other family members and that maybe, just maybe, you could have been switched at birth?? Well, for one former Henderson Countian, those… For complete coverage, see the September 10th edition…
Read MoreAnimal Shelter Sees Outpouring of Support
Article by Steve Corlew The financial crisis being faced by the Frances Halbrook Hensley Animal Shelter has eased somewhat, but there still is a need for more regular monthly donors through the shelter’s League of Heroes. The Lexington Progress first told you about the financial crisis being… For complete coverage, see the September 10th edition…
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