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Article by Steve Corlew The Beech River Regional Airport will soon become a municipal airport under changes to its governing structure that are currently underway. On Thursday night, March 27th, the Henderson County Commission is expected to act on a… For complete coverage, see the May 26th edition of The Lexington Progress. Subscribe Today!

A total of eight state road projects are planned over the next two years, including two repaving projects recently announced by Henderson County Mayor Robbie McCreedy. The Tennessee Department of Transportation Comprehensive Pavement Program lists… For complete coverage, see the May 26th edition of The Lexington Progress. Subscribe Today!

Article by Steve Corlew Some city employees will go without an additional pay raise, or a salary supplement this year after the Lexington City Board voted down a motion to give General Fund employees any additional money. Meeting Monday night, March 24th, the board also voted not… For complete coverage, see the May 26th edition…

Article by Steve Corlew While Henderson County dodged the deadly tornadoes that hit surrounding states, it had to deal with heavy rains, localized flooding and power outages this past weekend. At least 35 people died when the massive storm swept across multiple states causing tornadoes and high wind as… For complete coverage, see the May…

Article by Steve Corlew The Henderson County Fire Department’s annual report for 2024 highlighted the department’s efforts in saving property and lives, but was also a reminder of the department’s loss during the year, the death of Chief Lynn Murphy. The report which was handed to… For complete coverage, see the May 19th edition of…

Article by Steve Corlew The Henderson County Board of Education approved a resolution affirming its participation in the Education Freedom Act of 2025 that will award some educators a $2,000 bonus during the 2025-26 budget year. Meeting on Thursday, March 13, at Bargerton Elementary School, the board voted 6-0 for the… For complete coverage, see…

Article by Steve Corlew Lexington Mayor Jeff Griggs says he will be leaving the city in a position of future growth when he steps down later this year. The “State of the City” address is a traditional annual event at the Lexington Rotary Club where mayors outline their achievements and the future for… For complete…

Article by Steve Corlew It was all done for the kids and audience members reached deep in their pockets to give to the Henderson County Carl Perkins Center during one of the center’s biggest fundraisers of the year. The annual gala featured eight local teams competing for… For complete coverage, see the May 12th edition…

Article by Steve Corlew Investigators with the Lexington Police Department and the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation are currently investigating an officer-involved shooting that happened on Friday March 7th that led to a six-hour standoff at a residence on Natchez Trace Drive. The incident began… For complete coverage, see the May 12th edition of The Lexington…

Article by Steve Corlew Henderson County’s legislative delegation heard from their constituents on a variety of topics ranging from the newly approved state education bill to upcoming changes to regulations on hemp growing during Henderson County’s Chamber of Commerce’s Capitol talk on Thursday, February 27th. The lawmakers also touched on such topics as water drainage…