Area News

Article by Steve Corlew Moving the county’s Emergency Management Operations Center (EOC) could provide more room and better response in times of disasters. On Thursday, February 27th, the Henderson County Emergency Communication’s Board (911) heard… For complete coverage, see the May 5th edition of The Lexington Progress. Subscribe Today!

Article by Steve Corlew The Henderson County Commission approved a Residential Home Inspection Program as County Mayor Robbie McCready cast a deciding vote on Tuesday, February 25th. Commissioners also confirmed the appointment of Cody Usery as the new county… For complete coverage, see the May 5th edition of The Lexington Progress. Subscribe Today!

Article by Steve Corlew During his annual “State of the City” address at Lexington Rotary Club on Tuesday, March 4th, Lexington Mayor Jeff Griggs said he plans not to seek another term. Griggs was elected in 2017.

Article by Steve Corlew Lexington Director of Schools, Cindy Olive, announced Tuesday, March 4th, that a Caywood Elementary School employee has been terminated as the city investigates the possible theft of medication from locked cabinets in the nurse’s office in the school. Lexington Police Chief Jeff Middleton confirmed that there is an ongoing investigation, and…

Article by Steve Corlew The Henderson County Commission confirmed the appointment of Cody Usery as the new county fire chief during its meeting on Tuesday, February 25th. Usery was recommended by the county fire department’s chief’s council, a group made up of the volunteer fire department’s district chiefs. The vote to confirm Usery was unanimous,…

Article by Steve Corlew Five years ago, a group of concerned citizens came together to organize United Minds of Lexington, hoping to bring the community together in a peaceful way to fight prejudice, fear, and economic disparity and become a community organization that is reaching out to the young and old providing healing, education, and…

Article by Steve Corlew The Lexington Mayor Jeff Griggs casts the tie-breaking vote as the Board of Aldermen approved a two percent pay increase for the city solid waste employees on Monday, February 24th. The board also continued its discussion of rules for the Lexington Cemetery, will explore combining the city owned utilities, and approved…

Article by Steve Corlew The Henderson County Commission was expected to confirm a new county fire chief during it meeting on Tuesday, February 25. The meeting occurred after press time, and we will provide… For complete coverage, see the February 26th edition of The Lexington Progress. Subscribe Today!

Henderson County Mayor Robbie McCreedy has announced two major road projects by the Tennessee Department of Transportation. According to the Mayor’s post on the official county Facebook page, the state will bid repaving a portion of U.S. 412 from the Madison County line to… For complete coverage, see the February 26th edition of The Lexington…

Article by Steve Corlew Montgomery School holds a special place in the hearts of many who attended the school, it also holds memories for one local preacher who never went to class there. As a Henderson County youth with a strong back, Rev. James Dennison joined… For complete coverage, see the February 19th edition of…