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Articl by Steve Corlew With the Thanksgiving turkey and ham eaten, football game played, and Black Friday shopping behind us, it is time to prepare for the Christmas holidays. A tree lighting ceremony is scheduled for Thursday, December 5th, at 5:00 p.m. with the Westover Elementary School Choir performing. Pending weather, the skating rink will…

Article by Steve Corlew The Lexington Police Department has increased patrols of the intersection of Cook Street (Tennessee 22A and the bypass (Tennessee 459) intersections, hoping to make motorists aware of the dangers. Since both routes are under the Tennessee Department of Transportation, there is a limit to… For complete coverage, see the December 4th…

Article by Steve Corlew First it was postponed due to hurricane Helene, then rain threatened to dampen the ceremony on Tuesday, November 19th, but officials brought festivities inside as they unveiled architect rendering of the new $29.75 million Tennessee College of Applied Technology (TCAT) building. The new TCAT campus will be… For complete coverage, see…

Article by Steve Corlew The Henderson County Sheriff’s Office is warning countians of an ongoing telephone scam. Residents have reported receiving a telephone call where… For complete coverage, see the November 27th edition of The Lexington Progress. Subscribe Today!

Article by Steve Corlew Lexington Aldermen discussed the General Fund Budget and approved a portion of funds for a matching grant to the Everett Horn Public Library on Monday, November 25th. The board is not planning to meet in December. City Recorder Cody Wood reviewed… For complete coverage, see the November 27th edition of The…

Article by Steve Corlew Scotts Hill High School was able to show off its programs this past week to county school members and the public as the board held its November meeting at the school on Thursday, November 14. Board members were treated to a reception prior to the meeting, toured classrooms, then later sat…

Article by Steve Corlew The horses are taking a much-needed winter break from a full season working with children and young adults helping them learn to use muscles and gain confidence through Hippotherapy but come March they will be back, bringing smiles and joys to everyone’s face. The Rein-Bow… For complete coverage, see the November…

Article by Steve Corlew A public hearing is set for January 2, 2025, on an amendment to the county’s subdivision regulations. The Henderson County Planning Commission will hold the hearing at 5:30 p.m. in the Henderson County courthouse as part of… For complete coverage, see the November 20th edition of The Lexington Progress. Subscribe Today!

Article by Steve Corlew A recently awarded state Connected Community Facilities grant will allow the Everett Horn Library to expand and upgrade the facilities technology. Henderson County and the city of Lexington were awarded… For complete coverage, see the November 13th edition of The Lexington Progress. Subscribe Today!

Article by Steve Corlew He was well known locally for his family’s lumber business and his love of flying, but at the end of World War II he flew a special mission to bring German rocket engineers to the United States. Known as “Mr. John”, the late John W. Threadgill loved to fly and joined…