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Article by Steve Corlew City and county firefighters were tested on Tuesday, April 14th, when they jointly battled what is being called the largest fire in modern Henderson County history. At 1:55 p.m., the fire alarm company reported a fire alarm at HLJ Foam Products, 450 Mig Drive in Lexington. Smoke and flames could be…

The Lexington Aldermen’s Utility Board heard from an Eastern Shores resident about the recent change in the city’s policy on speed bumps, during the board’s meeting on Monday, April 13th. During the public comment section of the meeting, Jeremiah Bryant, an Eastern Shores resident, sought clarification of some of the city’s policies, specifically those associated…

After a lengthy discussion about a recent $5,000,000 grant awarded by the Tennessee Economic and Community Development Commission for the construction of an industrial spec building, the Lexington Industrial Development Board voted to accept the award while Mayor Gordon Wildridge works out the details of the grant. This issue with the… For complete coverage, see…

Article by Steve Corlew A team from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) will be in Henderson County April 20-22 to help businesses and private non-profit organizations apply for disaster loans due to the effects of Winter Storm Fern. A mobile office will be set up in the parking lot of the… For complete coverage,…

Article by Steve Corlew The Henderson County Circuit Court grand jury heard 104 cases and returned 99 “true” bills during its session on Monday, March 30th, according to Circuit Court Clerk Beverly Dunaway. Those indicted will be arraigned before 26th District Court Judge Joseph T. Howell on Thursday, April 9th. The grand jury returned five…

Article by Steve Corlew The Henderson County Homeless Coalition is preparing a small camper site to generate additional income, while at the same time providing a temporary shelter for those in need. The Homeless Coalition is establishing a site for… For complete coverage, see the April 8th edition of The Lexington Progress. Subscribe Today!

Article by Steve Corlew Federal, state and local law enforcement officer were busy this past week rounding up suspects as part of Operation TriStar Hammer, an effort aimed at taking drugs and criminals off the streets. According to 26th Judicial District Attorney Jody Pickens grand juries in Chester, Henderson, and Madison Counties returned 141 separate…

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Article by Steve Corlew The Henderson County Circuit Court grand jury heard 104 cases and returned 99 “true” bills during its session on Monday, March 30th, according to Circuit Court Clerk Beverly Dunaway. Those indicted will… For complete coverage, see the April 1st edition of The Lexington Progress. Subscribe Today!

Article by Steve Corlew Come out and meet the candidates and find out the views and plans for Henderson County as The Lexington Progress and Lexington Broadcasting host a live meet and greet event tonight, April 1. All candidates are… For complete coverage, see the April 1st edition of The Lexington Progress. Subscribe Today!