Area News

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…

Article by Steve Corlew- The words “I Have A Dream,” echoed through the old Montgomery High School auditorium on Monday, Feb. 19th as the community gathered to remember Martin Luther King, Jr. The celebration had been postponed from the original January 15th date due to weather. Dr. King’s “I Have A Dream” speech was read…

Article by Steve Corlew- The Henderson County Commission heard a report on the recent water crisis and made committee and board appointments during its regular session, Tuesday, February 13th. The commission also approved an… For complete coverage, see the February 21st edition of The Lexington Progress. Subscribe Today!

Article by Steve Corlew- Family and volunteers have been searching a Henderson County man who went missing last week near the Perry/Decatur County Line. James Wray, 38, was last seen around 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 6th, near Fat Man’s Market in Linden. His car reportedly struck a guardrail, and he was picked up by…

Article by Steve Corlew- The Scotts Hill City board took time out to help honor two residents and the town’s Chief of Police for the recent rescue of a Scotts Hill couple after their vehicle left the road and entered a pond on Tennessee 114 South at the city limits. The commendations were presented on…

Article by Steve Corlew- Lexington High School’s Bryant Hollingsworth is in the process of transitioning to a new position with the Henderson County Board of Education. The LHS Quarterback Club will be honoring Coach Hollingsworth on Sunday, February 18th, at 2:00 p.m. at the LHS auditorium. The former LHS football coach will now… For complete…

Article by Steve Corlew- Snow and hazardous road conditions forced the cancelation of the Martin Luther King, Jr., Day on January 15th, so now the community will try again on Monday, February 19th at the Montgomery Cultural and Enrichment Center. The event was one of many cancelled due to the winter storm. Organizers chose to…

Article by Steve Corlew- Lexington city employees could see at least a five percent pay increase after July 1st as part of a salary adjustment the aldermen has been debating for over a year. Meeting in a special session on Monday, February 5th, the city board faced up… For complete coverage, see the February 7th…