Area News

Article by Steve Corlew- The youngest couple brought home the mirrored ball from Saturday’s Dancing with the Star’s competition raising money for Henderson County’s Carl Perkins Center for the Prevention of Child Abuse. Knox and Taylor Franklin with their Ken and Barbie themed dance won first place and delighted the crowd. They were.. For complete…

Article by Steve Corlew- Inmates at the Hendeson County Criminal Justice Complex are getting a second chance through local and state programs designed to break the cycle and give them a feeling of self-worth. The current program began three years ago under a grant from the Office of Criminal Justice. The Tennessee Department of Labor…

  Article by Steve Corlew- It appears that there will be two new members of the Henderson County Board of Education after Tuesday’s Henderson County Republican Primary. Only 20.3 percent of the registered voters turned out for the March 5th election, and now the winners will run in the August 1st General Election. They face…

Article by Steve Corlew- Technology upgrades at the Henderson County Community Hospital are making it easier for physicians to detect a variety of medical issues earlier. Recently, BradenHealth, has installed a… For complete coverage, see the March 6th edition of The Lexington Progress. Subscribe Today!

Article by Steve Corlew- The Henderson County Commission will take up a Tax Incentive Financing (TIF) plan for the Thomas Meadows Development on March 19th during a rescheduled regular session. Mayor Robbie McCready notified members of the commission on Thursday, February 29th, the regular commission meeting would be… For complete coverage, see the March 6th…

Article by Steve Corlew- Facing crowded conditions and a deteriorating building, Henderson County Fire Department’s Station 5 in Sardis presented its plans for a building fund to the Sardis City Board during the board’s meeting on Monday, March 4th. The board also approved a… For complete coverage, see the March 6th edition of The Lexington…

Article by Steve Corlew- Controlled growth, taxes, roads, education, and tourism were some of the many topics Henderson County Mayor Robbie McCready touched on during his “State of the County” address at the Lexington Rotary Club on Tuesday, February 20th. “I am very optimistic about this next year,” McCready stated after reviewing many ongoing projects…

Article by Steve Corlew- A tornado drill will be held Thursday, February 29th as part of Tennessee Severe Weather Awareness week. The statewide tornado drill will be at 9:00 a.m. central standard time and will include a test of the NOAA Weather Radio. Henderson County Emergency Management Director, Steve Deaton, reminds everyone… For complete coverage,…

Article by Steve Corlew- Lexington Aldermen approved the first reading of a resolution to increase transfer station fees, and the second and final reading of water rate cost of living increases during the board monthly meeting, Monday, February 26th. The board also approved appointments to the city planning commission, an application for a… For complete…