Area News

Article by Steve Corlew The Lexington Board of Aldermen approve a 74-cent property tax rate increase, while the Henderson County Commission set the school’s budget back for reconsideration in separate meetings on Tuesday, May 28th. The first reading of the city budget was approved on a 4-3 vote after passionate pleas from citizens not to…

Article by Steve Corlew Henderson County’s veterans have someone to turn to when it comes to getting help with their benefits. Jimmy White, the county veterans service officer, maintains one of the full-time county veteran’s offices in the state. Currently Henderson County serves 1,585 veterans, but that number has been declining… For complete coverage, see…

Article by Steve Corlew For many, Memorial Day means the start of summer and a time to enjoy cookouts, the lakes, and outdoor activities, but for others it is a time to reflect and remember. Veterans and family members paused all across the county and around the country this past weekend to reflect on the…

Article by Steve Corlew As storms moved through Henderson County in the early morning hours of Thursday, May 9th, it left thousands without power and scattered damage in its path. Six persons were killed when the storms passed through Middle Tennessee on Wednesday night… For complete coverage, see the May 15th edition of The Lexington…

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Article by Steve Corlew Facing changes in federal funding, the Henderson County Board of Education began consideration of its 2024-25 school budgets as board members discussed issues, they could face down the road. Meeting in a work session on Tuesday, May 7th, Director of School Danny Beecham said the system has been able to absorb…

  Article by Steve Corlew Lexington is getting a new Iced Tea store in the former location of Dr. Davis’s Veterinary Clinic on West Church Street next to Arby’s. Meeting on Monday night, May 13, the Lexington Planning Commission approved the site plan for HTeaO. The company… For complete coverage, see the May 15th edition…

  Article by Steve Corlew- Jeffery Griggs is proud to be the mayor of Lexington. It is a growing, vibrant, and safe community with a lot to offer new business and industry, he told the Lexington Rotary Club during his annual State of the City address on Tuesday, April 30th. Each year the civic club…

          Article by Steve Corlew- Henderson County was awarded nearly $100,000 in additional broadband expansion funds for projects such as Wi-Fi in the parks, computers in the library, and tech help. Tennessee Governor Bill Lee announced on Tuesday, April 30th, the Henderson County was awarded $99,999.41 as part of a $162.7…