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Article by Steve Corlew Balloons gently floating to the ground and them being “popped” by the young and young at heart, helped mark the New Year in Lexington. The new Lexington’s Farmers Market provided a new covered location for the Henderson County Chamber of Commerce to celebrate New Year’s Day. Parents and kids enjoyed… For…

Article by Steve Corlew Lexington High School and Lexington Middle School both brought home high honors recently as the Tennessee Department of Education released school report cards for the 2024-25 academic year. Lexington High School is one of… For complete coverage, see the December 31st edition of The Lexington Progress. Subscribe Today!

Article by Jordan Morris The Lexington High School Tigers earned a hard-fought victory last Monday, holding off Liberty for a 65–61 win in a tightly contested matchup. Lexington leaned on a strong offensive night from… For complete coverage, see the December 31st edition of The Lexington Progress. Subscribe Today!

Article by Steve Corlew The Henderson County School System recently honored four educators as they named a principal of the year and teachers of the year. Lexington High School’s… For complete coverage, see the December 31st edition of The Lexington Progress. Subscribe Today!

Article by Steve Corlew On the first day petitions became available, 19, prospective candidates picked up qualifying petitions from the Henderson County Election Commission Office. This week and next week the office hours will be limited due to the holidays, but candidates have until… For complete coverage, see the December 24th edition of The Lexington…

Article by Steve Corlew It is the season of giving, and Henderson Countians have been showing up and showing out by preparing gift boxes, blankets, and money for many organizations. Whether it is feeding the homeless, filling blessing boxes or… For complete coverage, see the December 24th edition of The Lexington Progress. Subscribe Today!

Article by Steve Morris Lexington’s Public Works Department will end curbside recycling pickup beginning January 1st, the board of aldermen decided at its meeting on Monday, December 22nd. The city started a recycling program in 2012, issuing “blue” garbage bins to any resident that… For complete coverage, see the December 24th edition of The Lexington…

Article by Steve Corlew The Henderson County Commission approved a proposal to lease unused property near the Henderson County Justice Center for a solar energy project. The commission has been in negotiations with… For complete coverage, see the December 17th edition of The Lexington Progress. Subscribe Today!

Article by Steve Corlew Candidates for the 2026 Henderson County Elections, can start to pick up qualifying petitions on Monday, December 22nd, and five candidates have already announced plans to enter the race for sheriff. The candidates announcing are… For complete coverage, see the December 17th edition of The Lexington Progress. Subscribe Today!

Article by Steve Corlew Several issues that were to be addressed during a special meeting on Wednesday, December 3rd, were delayed until the December 22nd regular session. Many of the items were pushed to the Wednesday meeting, such as an… For complete coverage, see the December 10th edition of The Lexington Progress. Subscribe Today!