Area News

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.…

Article by Steve Corlew- Worship Center put on a Christmas Play “I almost lost Christ this Christmas,” at the Montgomery Culture and Enrichment Center on Saturday, December 16th. The play was written and staged by Nerissa “Jerry” DeBerry with music performed by Parrish Rashad.

Article by Steve Corlew- They are stitched by hand, with love, to provide warmth and comfort to veterans. The Veteran’s Honor Guard of Parkers Crossroads members found themselves wrapped in handmade quilts that were recently gifted to the group in appreciation of their service to our country. Deborah Montague, Quilt of Valor Volunteer from the…

Article by Steve Corlew- It was one of the largest Christmas parades in Lexington and Henderson County as the holiday celebrations continue this week. Cold weather greeted crowds as the parade made its way down Church Street. Miles Roberts returned as the master of ceremonies and… For complete coverage, see the December 13th edition of…

Article by Steve Corlew- When Henderson County voters go to the polls, they may find a new state law requiring them to be a “bona fide” member of a particular party to cast a ballot in the primary. The state’s general assembly passed changes to the law last year which made it a… For complete…

Article by Steve Corlew- A Henderson County fireman was laid to rest with full honors and a “Sea of Red,” on Saturday, December 9th. Richard “Rick” D. Miller, a driver for the Westover Station 1, died suddenly of a fatal heart attack on Friday, December 1st. Miller, 69, had responded to an… For complete coverage,…

Article by Steve Corlew- Two Lexington men were among 21 people indicted on federal charges for involvement in an organized drug trafficking scheme, according to recently unsealed indictments. U.S. Attorney Kevin G. Ritz announced the unsealing of the indictments on Tuesday, December 12th. Joshua Fields, 28, of Lexington was one of 15 defendants who were…