Area News

Article by Steve Corlew As storms moved through Henderson County in the early morning hours of Thursday, May 9th, it left thousands without power and scattered damage in its path. Six persons were killed when the storms passed through Middle Tennessee on Wednesday night… For complete coverage, see the May 15th edition of The Lexington…

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Article by Steve Corlew Facing changes in federal funding, the Henderson County Board of Education began consideration of its 2024-25 school budgets as board members discussed issues, they could face down the road. Meeting in a work session on Tuesday, May 7th, Director of School Danny Beecham said the system has been able to absorb…

  Article by Steve Corlew Lexington is getting a new Iced Tea store in the former location of Dr. Davis’s Veterinary Clinic on West Church Street next to Arby’s. Meeting on Monday night, May 13, the Lexington Planning Commission approved the site plan for HTeaO. The company… For complete coverage, see the May 15th edition…

  Article by Steve Corlew- Jeffery Griggs is proud to be the mayor of Lexington. It is a growing, vibrant, and safe community with a lot to offer new business and industry, he told the Lexington Rotary Club during his annual State of the City address on Tuesday, April 30th. Each year the civic club…

          Article by Steve Corlew- Henderson County was awarded nearly $100,000 in additional broadband expansion funds for projects such as Wi-Fi in the parks, computers in the library, and tech help. Tennessee Governor Bill Lee announced on Tuesday, April 30th, the Henderson County was awarded $99,999.41 as part of a $162.7…

  Article by Steve Corlew- The Henderson County Commission will hold a public hearing on the county’s major road plan after it was approved by the county planning commission. The hearing will be held on June 11th, at 7:00 p.m. The planning commission met on Thursday, May 2nd at the Henderson County Courthouse giving its…

Article by Steve Corlew- A lost child and a parent’s love has led a local Henderson County couples’ journey to create a faith-based counseling center in Lexington. Thursday officials help celebrate and remember… For complete coverage, see the May 1st edition of The Lexington Progress. Subscribe Today!

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.…