Area News
HLJ Foam Products Locates Headquarters in Lexington
Article by Steve Corlew Lexington Mayor Jeff Griggs welcomed HLJ Foam Products to Lexington on Monday, September 9th as the new industry has already taken up residence in a newly renovated plant on Mig Drive. HLJ Foam Products has a facility in Milan, Tennessee, which they are… For complete coverage, see the September 10th edition…
Read MoreIt’s Fair Time!
Article by Steve Corlew One of the largest fairs in West Tennessee returns to the Lexington Fairgounds next week bringing rides, food, beauty pagents, wrestling, and entertainment for all ages. The fair opens… For complete coverage, see the September 3rd edition of The Lexington Progress. Subscribe Today!
Read MoreTourism in Henderson County Generated $31,652,720 In Visitor Spending in 2024
Article by Steve Corlew They visit here, spend money here, and save local taxpayers money, according to a recent report from Tourism Economics and the Tennessee Department of Tourist Development. Out of Tennessee’s 95 counties,… For complete coverage, see the September 3rd edition of The Lexington Progress. Subscribe Today!
Read MoreElection Countdown Continues, Early Voting Ends Saturday
Article by Steve Corlew Early voting ends on Saturday as the candidates are making final appeals for votes in the 2025 Lexington Municipal Election. Voters have been making a steady trek to the Henderson County Election office on West Church Street to cast ballots in what could possibly be a… For complete coverage, see the…
Read MoreLexington School Board Meets New Teachers
Article by Steve Corlew The Lexington City School Board met its new teachers for the 2025-26 school year and approved a budget amendment during its meeting on Tuesday, August 19th. A change in the state’s funding to the Lexington City School system due to… For complete coverage, see the August 27th edition of The Lexington…
Read MoreAldermen Revisit Property Tax Freeze, Discuss Debt
Article by Steve Corlew With the September city election just weeks away, the Lexington Board of Aldermen worked through its monthly meeting agenda revisiting a property tax freeze for the city’s property owners who are 65-years and older, received a review of the city’s debt position and delayed… For complete coverage, see the August 27th…
Read MoreBoard of Education Reviews Five-Year Plan
Article by Steve Corlew The Henderson County Board of Education met this past week reviewing its five-year plan for the district looking at a variety of issues from building improvements, children’s safety, to employee retirement and teacher bonus. The board meeting was held at its office on Wilson Street on Thursday, August 21st. The meeting…
Read MoreStephen’s Ministry Seeks to Expand Its Reach
Article by Steve Corlew Suicide is the third leading cause of death of people between 10 and 24 years of age in Tennessee and that is why Stephen’s Ministry is reaching out with its “Question, Persuade, and Refer” (QPR) program hoping to bring awareness and offer help to young adults. It is a tough topic,…
Read MoreCounty Board of Education Recognizes Tenure Teachers
Article by Steve Corlew Ten Henderson County educators were awarded tenure during the monthly meeting of the board of education on Thursday, August 14th. The board met at South Side school and toured the facility and the STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) Mobile Lab prior to the meeting. The board will… For complete coverage,…
Read MoreEarly Voting Begins Friday, Large Turnout Expected
Article by Steve Corlew A large turnout is expected as early voting in the September 11th Lexington City Election begins on Friday, August 22nd. Polls will open at 9:00 a.m. on Friday at the election commission office at 435 West Church Street according to Election Administrator Robin Powers. Voters are… For complete coverage, see the…
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