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Article by Steve Corlew- Community leaders from across Henderson County met to discuss the recent freeze and water supply issues as well as the progress being made on the installation of broadband on Wednesday, January 24th. The Joint Economic and Community Development Board is made up of the mayors from Henderson County municipalities and representatives…

Article by Steve Corlew- The Henderson County grand jury returned 42 “True” bills from the session on Friday, January 26th, according to the Henderson County Circuit Court Clerk’s office. The grand jury returned two “no true” bills and “passed” on five. There were two sealed indictments returned. Indicted were… For complete coverage, see the January…

Article by Steve Corlew- The Lexington Police Department is investigating a Monday afternoon accident involving a pedestrian and tractor trailer on North Broad Street. According to LPD Chief Jeff Middleton, a 43-year-old man was… For complete coverage, see the January 31st edition of The Lexington Progress. Subscribe Today!

Article by Steve Corlew- The Lexington Board of Aldermen discussed a water rate ordinance and rate study during the January board meeting. In other business the board approved the second reading of a budget amendment to increase the vehicle line item for the solid waste department by $40,000. During a special called meeting earlier this…

Article by Steve Corlew- The Lexington Board of Aldermen discussed a water rate ordinance and rate study during the January board meeting. In other business the board approved the second reading of a budget amendment to increase the vehicle line item for the solid waste department by $40,000. During a special called meeting earlier this…

Article by Steve Corlew- The thaw after the recent freezing temperatures continues to create problems for area utilities workers as water lines break and customers continue to see low water pressure. Nineteen water systems around west Tennessee have reported problems or have been under “Boil Water Notices,” according to Lexington Utilities Manager Justin Roach. The…

Article by Steve Corlew- The Lexington Police Department is continuing an investigation into a shooting that occurred at Walmart on West Church Street on Saturday, January 13th. “Our officers were dispatched to Walmart where a shooting had occurred and a man had been shot multiple times,” Lexington Police Chief Jeff Middleton said. LPD was dispatched…

Article by Steve Corlew- Passing motorist and rescue workers helped pull an older couple from a vehicle which left the roadway and became submerged in a pond just south of Scotts Hill on Thursday, January 11th. Scotts Hill Police Chief Travis Dunivant said. Robert Gurley, Jr., and an unknown woman had already pulled 88-year-old Cecil…

Article by Steve Corlew- The Henderson County Fire Department saw the lowest number of residential fires in its 43-year history, Henderson County Fire Chief Lynn Murphys told the county commission. Chief Murphy said it was one of three records set by the department during 2023. Even though it was the lowest number of residential fires,…

Article by Steve Corlew- State, local, and federal authorities have apprehended two men in connection with the Presley Road shooting on, Monday January 8th. Lee Alan Wetherford, 22, of Jackson and D’Angelo Deondra Hart, 28, of Lexington were arrested in Trenton following a standoff on Wednesday, January 10. Officers attempted to locate the two suspects…