Area News

                                            Article by Steve Corlew – A record-breaking crowd turned out for the annual Henderson County Free Fair this past week. Excellent fall weather and the free gate helped draw the attendance from neighboring…

                                            Article by Steve Corlew – Five persons were injured in a two-vehicle collision, Saturday, September 16th at Tennessee 22A and the Lexington Bypass, according to Lexington Police Chief Jeff Middleton. The accident is…

Article by Steve Corlew- A 30-year-old Henderson County Man faces charges following a fire on Wednesday, September 6th, on Laster Road in Huron. Robert Duane Campbell was apprehended by the Henderson County Sheriff’s Department at the scene, according to officials. Campbell was charged with arson by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation special agents on Thursday,…

Article by Steve Corlew- The Henderson County Free Fair is underway as area families flock to the annual event. The weather is expected to cooperate for the remainder of the fair’s run. The fair’s free gate has been one of its main attractions, providing entertainment for all. This year the fair will run through September…

Article by Steve Corlew- A Middle College Program at Jackson State Community College is giving Henderson County high school students a chance to earn college credits. Twenty-eight students from Lexington High School and 10 from Scotts Hill High School are taking advantage of the new program. The program is through a state grant and on…

Article by Steve Corlew- A Lexington man and a Madison County woman have been convicted and sentenced in connection with the 2019 murder of a Madison County man. Robert James Tipler, 34, was sentenced to life in prison for first-degree murder and 10 years for possession of a firearm as a convicted felon, on July…

Article by Steve Corlew- It is useful, anonymous, and provides a way to help keep students safe in school. However, until recently, the SafeTN app has not been widely known. School officials and the state are trying to get the word out. One of the key features of the app is that it is totally…

Article by Steve Corlew- A Henderson County Family Justice Center is beginning to take shape and will be providing services to domestic abuse victims. In December 2022, the Henderson County Commission approved a 3-year Justice Assistance Grant that includes a $3,500 per year match from the county.  Joe T. Wood helped the county secure the…

Article by Steve Corlew- The Lexington City Board approved the financing of a $1 million solid waste shedder during the board’s monthly session, August 28th. The board worked through a lengthy agenda, discussing such issues as the sidewalk improvements, police retention, and food trucks. A month earlier, the financing proposal for the solid waste shredder…

Article by Steve Corlew-  High winds swept through Henderson County on Saturday, August 26th, causing widespread power outages and down trees. Henderson County Emergency Management Director Steve Denton said that damage was limited, but the most noted exception was a massive oak tree that fell at Noah Casner’s residence on Timberlake Road, in north Lexington.…