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Article by Steve Corlew The Lexington City School and Henderson County School systems are teaming up to battle chronic absenteeism in school. Ever since the Covid-19 pandemic in 2019 school systems have seen a higher rate of students missing classes. The problem has also been battled by employers who are… For complete coverage, see the…

Article by Steve Corlew The Lexington aldermen met for three hours Monday night covering a wide range of issues that included some good news, bad news and old news. For good news, city officials heard from Mark Godwin of Godwin and Associates, the independent accounting firm that conducts the city’s audit. Godwin said… For complete…

Article by Steve Corlew As expected, the Tennessee Valley Authority approved a 5.25 percent increase in the wholesale power rate effective October 1st. While the Lexington City Board approved a two percent rate increase in June, 3.25 percent… For complete coverage, see the August 28th edition of The Lexington Progress. Subscribe Today!

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!