Area News

Article by Jordan Morris- Early voting for the Parkers Crossroads City Election will be ending on April 27th, but as of the end of the day, Monday, April 17th only two persons have voted early, according to Election Administrator Robin Powers Early voting will take place from 9:00 a.m. until noon, through the 27th at…

Article by Steve Corlew- Property reappraisals are being mailed beginning April 21st, notifying landowners of any changes in property values. It is all part of the reappraisal process that takes place every six years, according to Henderson County Assessor of Property Gary L. Pope. The state has completed the reassessment of property and the new…

  Article by Steve Corlew Ongoing investigations by the Henderson County Sheriff’s Department and the Drug Investigation Division of the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the indictment and arrest of five individuals as well as the seizure of weapons, drugs, and drug paraphernalia. The arrest and indictments stem from an investigation that led…

Article by Steve Corlew As G.E. Williams Furniture closes its doors forever, it is the end of an era in Lexington. Since 1969, G.E. Williams has been supplying customers in Henderson County and throughout West Tennessee with furniture and household items. “It is sad to see us lose such a long-time retail establishment,” Lexington Mayor…

Article by Steve Corlew Emergency service officials met April 10th to review their preparation following a series of storms striking the Mid-South, March 31st. Henderson County Mayor Robbie McCready and interim Emergency Management Agency Director Lynn Murphy, met with representatives of other emergency agencies and county departments to review what changes, if any, need to…

Article by Steve Corlew The Lexington City Board discussed a city-wide salary survey and rules for the Lexington Cemetery, during a special called session, Monday, April 13th. During the two-hour special session, aldermen also agreed to a FY2023 Community Development Block Grant application for a new communications tower and the second reading to rezone a…

Article by Steve Corlew- The Scotts Hill City Board talked about the need for storm shelters and more weather sirens during its meeting Monday night, April 3rd. A series of severe thunderstorms and tornadoes hit close to home, with nine killed in Adamsville, Friday night, March 31st. The death toll rose to 32 nationwide from…

Article by Steve Corlew- The City of Lexington’s long time Utilities Department General Manager retired last week, and a new General Manager was sworn into office. Michael Harper was honored Thursday, March 30th, at the Lexington Utilities Operation Center. Harper has worked for the city both as a Lexington Police Officer and as the utility…

Article by Steve Corlew- Lexington and Henderson County law enforcement officers increased their presence at local schools Friday after a cyber threat. An investigation later proved the threat originated in Florida and was likely a hoax. Officials received word of the threat early Friday, March 31st, and quickly reacted by initiating an investigation, while at…

Article by Steve Corlew- Chief Lynn Murphy has been named interim director of the Emergency Management Agency. Henderson County Mayor Robbie McCready asked Chief Murphy to take on those additional responsibilities after EMA Director Drew Cook stepped down. Murphy has previously served in that position. The Tennessee Emergency Management Agency partially funds the position. State…