Area News

Article by Steve Corlew- Four local schools were awarded a “Big Check” on Thursday, April 25th, as the Tennessee Valley Authority and Lexington Electric System made the official presentation of the 2024 STEM grants. Decatur County Middle School was also awarded a grant. Representatives from TVA and the Lexington Electric System presented… For complete coverage,…

Article by Steve Corlew- Tommy E. Burke, 75, was bound over to the Henderson County Grand Jury by General Session Judge Steve Beal following a hearing on April 22nd. Burke is charged with two counts of aggravated sexual battery, two counts of aggravated assault on a law enforcement officer, and reckless endangerment with a weapon.…

Article by Steve Corlew- The Henderson County Commission’s Budget Committee has been working to try and bring the budget requests and anticipated revenue closer together, but committee members are faced with the grim reality of a possible tax rate increase. The committee will… For complete coverage, see the May 1st edition of The Lexington Progress.…

Article by Steve Corlew- Henderson County Sheriff Brian Duke has seen a lot of changes in his 18 years of office, but he is looking forward to retirement at the end of this term. Crime has changed, and the size of the offices has… For complete coverage, see the April 24th edition of The Lexington…

Article by Steve Corlew- Scotts Hill High School students had a chance to not only witness a mock traffic accident, but also participate on Friday, April 19th. A mock traffic accident brought emergency workers to the scene and some students played the role of accident victims. The event was… For complete coverage, see the April…

Article by Steve Corlew- Lexington aldermen finally settled on a transfer station fee raising the rate to $88 per ton starting May 1st. Meeting Monday, March 22nd, Alderman Roger Loftin recommended a rate lower than the original proposed rate of $95 per ton. The board has been debating the charges since the first of the…

Article by Steve Corlew- The Lexington Board of Aldermen approved the first phase of a proposed farmers market on Thursday night, April 12th. The proposed market would be situated next to the Lexington Police and Fire Departments facing the Natchez Trace Drive and First Street intersection. The Henderson County Chamber of Commerce’s Leadership Class is…

Article by Steve Corlew- Lexington aldermen approved purchasing a truck and trailers for public works, but took no action on the transfer station rates on Thursday, April 11th. Aldermen continued its work on the 2024-25 budgets but… For complete coverage, see the April 17th edition of The Lexington Progress. Subscribe Today!

Article by Steve Corlew- The Henderson County grand jury was busy on April 1st, as they returned 59 “true” bills after hearing 65 cases. Among those indicted were former Henderson County Central Station (7) Fire Chief Christopher Daylon McPeake, 25, and… For complete coverage, see the April 10th edition of The Lexington Progress. Subscribe Today!