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Miss Lexington, Miss Henderson County Planned March 10th
Article by Steve Corlew- Henderson County is looking to send more young ladies to compete for Miss America and Miss America Teen when the local pageant holds its completion March 10th at Lexington Middle School. Parrish Rashad has been named the… For complete coverage, see the February 7th edition of The Lexington Progress. Subscribe Today!
Read MoreOfficers Connected Through Time Serve Our Community
Article by Steve Corlew- Henderson County is looking to send more young ladies to compete for Miss America and Miss America Teen when the local pageant holds its completion March 10th at Lexington Middle School. Parrish Rashad has been named the… For complete coverage, see the February 7th edition of The Lexington Progress. Subscribe Today!
Read MoreLexington Aldermen approve THDA Grant
Article by Steve Corlew- The Lexington Board of Aldermen approved a new Tennessee Housing Development grant application to help residents with repairs of their homes. The board voted to enter into an agreement with the Southwest Tennessee Development District (SWTDD) as the first step for applying for the 2024-2027 HOME grant during its meeting, January…
Read MoreJECDB Discuss Water Issues, Broadband Progress
Article by Steve Corlew- Community leaders from across Henderson County met to discuss the recent freeze and water supply issues as well as the progress being made on the installation of broadband on Wednesday, January 24th. The Joint Economic and Community Development Board is made up of the mayors from Henderson County municipalities and representatives…
Read MoreGrand Jury Returns 42 True Bills
Article by Steve Corlew- The Henderson County grand jury returned 42 “True” bills from the session on Friday, January 26th, according to the Henderson County Circuit Court Clerk’s office. The grand jury returned two “no true” bills and “passed” on five. There were two sealed indictments returned. Indicted were… For complete coverage, see the January…
Read MoreLexington Police Investigate Pedestrian, Truck Accident
Article by Steve Corlew- The Lexington Police Department is investigating a Monday afternoon accident involving a pedestrian and tractor trailer on North Broad Street. According to LPD Chief Jeff Middleton, a 43-year-old man was… For complete coverage, see the January 31st edition of The Lexington Progress. Subscribe Today!
Read MoreLexington City Board Considers Water Rate Increase
Article by Steve Corlew- The Lexington Board of Aldermen discussed a water rate ordinance and rate study during the January board meeting. In other business the board approved the second reading of a budget amendment to increase the vehicle line item for the solid waste department by $40,000. During a special called meeting earlier this…
Read MoreFarmers Get Ready for Spring Planting
Article by Steve Corlew- The Lexington Board of Aldermen discussed a water rate ordinance and rate study during the January board meeting. In other business the board approved the second reading of a budget amendment to increase the vehicle line item for the solid waste department by $40,000. During a special called meeting earlier this…
Read MoreWater Leaks Lead to Customers Running Dry
Article by Steve Corlew- The thaw after the recent freezing temperatures continues to create problems for area utilities workers as water lines break and customers continue to see low water pressure. Nineteen water systems around west Tennessee have reported problems or have been under “Boil Water Notices,” according to Lexington Utilities Manager Justin Roach. The…
Read MoreLexington Police Investigate Shooting at Walmart
Article by Steve Corlew- The Lexington Police Department is continuing an investigation into a shooting that occurred at Walmart on West Church Street on Saturday, January 13th. “Our officers were dispatched to Walmart where a shooting had occurred and a man had been shot multiple times,” Lexington Police Chief Jeff Middleton said. LPD was dispatched…
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