Area News

Article by Steve Corlew- Lexington aldermen approved the purchase of what they are calling a “key” piece of property for the future improvements of water service in the southern part of Henderson County when board members met on Tuesday, January 2nd. The board met in special session at noon to… For complete coverage, see the…

Article by Steve Corlew- The Scott’s Hill city board approved cost of living increases for water rates, water tank maintenance fees, and garbage pickup rates during the meeting on Monday, January 8th. Board members also… For complete coverage, see the January 10th edition of The Lexington Progress. Subscribe Today!

Article by Steve Corlew- Two former female leaders passed away last week, both standing out through their service to the community in business, local government, and civic organizations. Peggy Gilbert spent 14 years as Lexington Alderwoman. She was first… For complete coverage, see the January 10th edition of The Lexington Progress. Subscribe Today!

Article by Steve Corlew- The Henderson County Sheriff’s Office and the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation are investigating a shooting that resulted in the death of a 20-year-old Reagan man on Monday, January 8th. According to… For complete coverage, see the January 10th edition of The Lexington Progress. Subscribe Today!

Article by Steve Corlew- The Tennessee Department of Education presented local school systems with an early Christmas present, with the release of the new letter grades for school performance. In 2016 the state legislature passed a law requiring the Tennessee Department of Education to develop a school letter grading system beginning in the 2017-2018 school…

Article by Steve Corlew- As we say goodbye to 2023 and look forward to 2024, the pages of The Lexington Progress tell the local stories of celebration, life’s achievements, political controversies, and mystery. We started 2023 with a celebration of the New Year and ended with holiday fun, cheer, and praise. There were also some…

Article by Steve Corlew- Town of Scotts Hill has received several grants this year ranging from sidewalks, water improvements, arts, and fire equipment. A variety of sources are helping fund improvements in Scotts Hill. The grants received this year include a $509,578 grant for telemetry of the town’s water system; a $1,133,982.32 Tennessee Department of…

Article by Steve Corlew- The Henderson County Sheriff’s Department wants to help people make it home safe during the New Year’s Eve holidays. According to Henderson County Sheriff Brian Duke, they will offer free rides starting at 6:00 p.m. New Years Eve and it will continue until everyone is home safe. “We want to make…

Article by Steve Corlew- It happened by accident, but recently the Henderson County Sheriff’s Office had its first all-female shift in the department’s history. Captain Victor Stanford wanted some time off so investigator Amber Wood donned her uniform and stepped in as… For complete coverage, see the December 27th edition of The Lexington Progress. Subscribe…

Article by Steve Corlew- Among firefighters in Henderson County and the state of Tennessee, Mike Stanford is considered the father of the county fire department. One young fireman came home recently and told his father that he fought fire with a legend. A former chief of the department, Stanford, 87, was there at the beginning.…