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JECDB Meets to Review Community Projects
Article by Steve Corlew Community leaders came together to discuss projects around the county during its quarterly meeting on Tuesday, July 15th at the Henderson County courthouse. The Henderson County Joint Economic Community Development Board is made up of… For complete coverage, see the July 23rd edition of The Lexington Progress. Subscribe Today!
Read MoreHousing Needs to Steadily Increase
Article by Steve Corlew If you have ever had to search for an affordable place to live in Henderson County, then you know firsthand the need for housing. Local officials have been stating this over the years. It has been discussed in meetings about… For complete coverage, see the July 16th edition of The Lexington…
Read MoreCounty School Board Approves Policy Updates, Bonuses
Article by Steve Corlew When the 114th Tennessee General Assembly approved new state laws earlier this year, the trickle-down effect reached local school boards. The Henderson County School Board had to… For complete coverage, see the July 16th edition of The Lexington Progress. Subscribe Today!
Read MoreBack to School Events Signal End to Summer
Article by Steve Corlew It is hard to believe that summer is almost over, but several back-to-school events are scheduled meaning it is time to pick up those school supplies and prepare to get students ready for back-to-school. The state of Tennessee will once again… For complete coverage, see the July 16th edition of The…
Read MoreHenderson County Celebrates July 4th
Article by Steve Corlew Henderson countians celebrated the nation’s birthday Friday with food, music, and fun in the sun. The smell of Bar-b-que filled the air as the Henderson County Fire Department Station 9 held its annual fundraisers at Pine Lake. Family cookouts were also being held around the county. Local residents also took to…
Read MoreScotts Hill Board Approves Water Department Vehicle
Article by Steve Corlew The Scotts Hill city board approved the purchase of a new vehicle for its water department during its brief regular monthly session on Monday, July 7th. Last month the board had agreed to seek quotes on… For complete coverage, see the July 9th edition of The Lexington Progress. Subscribe Today!
Read MoreBuilding Program Sparks Lengthy Debate
Article by Steve Corlew County commissioners spent over an hour and a half listening and debating the issue of a residential building program, but took no action at their meeting on Tuesday, June 25th. Work on the remainder of the actionable agenda took about 40 minutes as commissioners approved a… For complete coverage, see the…
Read MoreLexington Progress Receives Award for Education Reporting
Article by Steve Corlew The Lexington Progress was one of six newspapers in the Milan Mirror-Exchange group to bring home awards from the annual Tennessee Press Association’s awards banquet on Saturday, June 28th, at the Tri-State Press Convention in Memphis. A total of 26 awards were presented to… For complete coverage, see the July 2nd…
Read MoreCity School Board Discusses Directors Contract, Recognizes Students
Article by Steve Corlew The Lexington City School Board discussed the Director of Schools contract and recognized a group of students who had just returned from the 2025 Global Destination Imagination Finals in Kansas City during the board’s meeting on Tuesday, June 27th. The board agreed to hold a… For complete coverage, see the July…
Read MoreCity Approves Budget, Employee Raises
Article by Steve Corlew After a brief discussion and a parliamentary maneuver, the Lexington City Board approved the 2025-26 budget, holding tax rates at the same level as last year. The new budget included much of the previous requests the board had approved at its meeting on May 27th when it passed the first of…
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