Area News
County, City Expect Backlash From Pay Inconsistency
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…
Read MoreGrand Jury Returns 39 True Bills, Hears 41 Cases
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.…
Read MoreFunding Keeps Museum Open
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,…
Read MoreLexington Aldermen Approve 15 Cent Tax Hike
Article by Steve Corlew After months of discussions, proposed budgets, and a tax protest, the Lexington Board of Aldermen approved a new budget with a 15-cent per $100 assessment tax hike and questions about the legality of the three percent raise for some city employees. The board voted… For complete coverage, see the July 31st…
Read MoreSilicon Ranch Closer to Reality
Article by Steve Corlew A solar project is a getting closer to a reality in the Timberlake-Wildersville Road area near the industrial park. The Lexington City Board approved authorizing Lexington Electric System to enter into a… For complete coverage, see the July 31st edition of The Lexington Progress. Subscribe Today!
Read MoreCity Board Holds Lengthy Session
Article by Steve Corlew The Lexington City Board discussed several issues from a new employee hiring freeze and a recent city charter change to policies on vehicles and nepotism as well as speed bumps during a long session on Monday, July 22nd. For two-hours and 45 minutes, the board worked through its agenda with alderwoman…
Read MoreLexington City School Approves Lunch Fees
Article by Steve Corlew The Lexington City School System will be increasing breakfast and lunch fees for the 2024-25 school year and reviewed board policies during the monthly meeting on Tuesday, July 16th. The board had been studying the feasibility of providing free lunches to all students, but they decided that the cost of joining…
Read MoreCommission Consider Industrial Site Bids
Article by Steve Corlew The Henderson County Commission was approving bids related to a grant for site preparation at the Timberlake Industrial Park, Tuesday, July 9th. In March, the Lexington city board approved applying for a $1,656,250 site development grant. The TVA 2023 InvestPrep/TNECD Grant will help develop an industrial site at the park. While…
Read MoreFireworks Light Up Beech Lake
Article by Steve Corlew Fireworks, beauty queens, music, highlighted the annual Festival of the Lakes, fourth of July celebration in Lexington. The annual event is sponsored by Henderson County Chamber of Commerce with big fireworks display bringing to a climax the holiday’s activity. Earlier in the afternoon, a cardboard boat race… For complete coverage, see…
Read MorePlanning Commission Recommends Zoning Change
Article by Steve Corlew A planned Southwest HRA Head Start location, and a new city park has prompted the Lexington Municipal-Regional Planning Commission to recommend a zoning change for a group of lots off South Main, Linden, and Eller Streets. The multiple parcels that will make up the site of the head… For complete coverage,…
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