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Article by Steve Corlew In just a few months, Natchez Trace State Park Lodge will begin a $69 million transformation. In December the lodge will close, and construction workers will begin the demolition process and rebuilding of the inn and conference center. It is all part… For complete coverage, see the August 21st edition of…

Article by Steve Corlew The Henderson County 911 Emergency Communications District Board named one replacement, but another member announced his resignation during the board’s monthly meeting on Thursday, August 15. Lexington Police Captain, Ricky… For complete coverage, see the August 21st edition of The Lexington Progress. Subscribe Today!

Article by Steve Corlew Henderson County schools showed a marked improvement with system wide effectiveness level schools, director of schools Danny Beecham reported to the school board on Thursday, August 8th. The board also recognized the newly tenure teachers, and honored… For complete coverage, see the August 14th edition of The Lexington Progress. Subscribe Today!

Article by Steve Corlew If you are thinking a heart transplant is something that might slow you down, think again. One Henderson Countian is running with heart, an actual new heart. This month she is helping celebrate National Minority Donor Awareness Month. Not only does Jennifer… For complete coverage, see the August 14th edition of…

Article by Steve Corlew The Lexington City Planning Commission postponed approval of an updated city zoning ordinance until wording can be changed. The updates to the ordinance would help bring the city in compliance with the American… For complete coverage, see the August 14th edition of The Lexington Progress. Subscribe Today!

Article by Steve Corlew Stephen’s Ministry combines faith and behavior therapy to help battle mental health issues, suicide, and drug abuse as they teach people how to cope with life and give them hope. Patrick Lenney, executive director of Stephen’s Ministry, spoke to the Lexington Rotary club recently about how the combination of a faith-based…

Article by Steve Corlew The Scotts Hill City Board narrowly approved the second reading of ordinances governing beer and liquor sales, Monday night, August 5th. Aldermen voted 4-3 to approve the ordinance that amends Title 6 in the Municipal… For complete coverage, see the August 7th edition of The Lexington Progress. Subscribe Today!

Article by Steve Corlew While the city of Lexington and Henderson County finally approved its 2024-25 budgets, inconsistency in pay increases still haunt both governments. For the county it was one agency giving raises, while others did not and for the city it was inconsistent pay… For complete coverage, see the August 7th edition of…

Article by Steve Corlew The Henderson County Circuit Court grand jury returned 39 “true” bills and two “no” bills during its session on Tuesday, July 30th. Of those indictments, nine were sealed as law enforcement officers worked to locate those indicted. Indicted were:… For complete coverage, see the August 7th edition of The Lexington Progress.…

Article by Steve Corlew The Beech River Heritage Museum which has been under the budget axe of the city of Lexington, received a reprieve with the approval of a 2024-25 budget on Monday, July 29th. Preliminary budgets had cut the museum’s funding to $0, and then a $10,000 allocation for part-time employees was included. Finally,…