Area News

Article by Steve Corlew- For children in the juvenile court system, there is always one consistent support group that helps them through the process. The Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) volunteer. It is a group of dedicated volunteers that are appointed by the juvenile court judge to look out for the child’s best interests. Recently…

Article by Steve Corlew- The Henderson County Prevention Coalition, a new program working to battle substance abuse, will hold a candlelight remembrance service, Thursday, August 31st, at The Well Church in Lexington. The event will start at 6:00 p.m. and will highlight International Overdoes Awareness Day, according to April Reeves the director of the Henderson…

Article by Steve Corlew- A new program to help support children facing trauma has brought together local law enforcement and schools. The Henderson County and Lexington City School systems announced, “Handle with Care,” a joint program with the Lexington Police Department and Henderson County Sheriff’s office. “Handle With Care” enables first responders whether that is…

Article by Steve Corlew- It could not have been a more fitting way to kick off the 2023 high school football season than for two Henderson County teams to meet for the first time in eleven years. Lexington Coach Bryant Hollingsworth and Scotts Hill Coach Rennard Woodmore scheduled the opening season game to rekindle the…

Article by Steve Corlew- “Therefore, I want the men everywhere to pray, lifting up holy hands without anger or disputing,” – 1 Timothy 2:8. A student led prayer walk at Scotts Hill High School was held, Sunday, August 21st, after a student requested blessings be made for classrooms, halls, and doors at the school. As…

Article by Steve Corlew- The Henderson County Commissioners voted to approve raises for sheriff’s department employees, funds for road repairs, and parking lot improvements, during its monthly session, August 8th. In July the commissioners approved the tax rate without approving employee raises or funds for road improvements. At that time commissioners voted 12-2 to approve…

Article by Steve Corlew- Broadband construction will start soon in Henderson County as crews are expected to start hanging the first wires this week weather permitting, according to Lexington Electric System Manager Jeff Graves. “Contractors will be working all over the system once they get ramped up and going,” Graves stated in a system Facebook…

Article by Steve Corlew- The Lexington Planning Commission heard property owner’s requests for minor subdivision plat changes and recommended a zoning change to the Lexington City Board, at the commission’s meeting, Monday, August 14th. A request from Barney Myracle to rezone property near Seahorse Drive from R-1 to B-M was approved pending the approval of…

Article by Steve Corlew- The Henderson County grand jury returned 70 “True” bills from the session on Tuesday, August 1st, according to the Henderson County Circuit Court Clerk’s office. Those indictment included a Henderson County man on multiple new charges of rape of a child, sexual exploitation of a minor, and aggravated sexual battery. There…

Article by Steve Corlew- A local church was able to secure a grant to provide freshly grown vegetables for the community at two locations in Henderson County and they plan on expanding the program next year. The grants are through Tennessee State University and next year the organizers hope to provide more than just food.…