Area News

Article by Jordan Morris- The Young Farmers & Ranchers of Henderson County held their 10th Annual Truck and Tractor Pull at the old airport in Lexington on Saturday evening, June 24, 2023. Henderson County Fire Department Station #9 provided the concessions. There was an outstanding show in each of the competitions, with the following participants…

Article by Steve Corlew- After months of waiting, road closures, detours and delays, the Lexington bypass will finally open on Thursday, June 29th. The Tennessee Department of Transportation is urging motorists to watch and obey the new traffic signals. Jones Brothers Construction was awarded the $36 million project in December of 2019 and the bypass…

Article by Steve Corlew- Former Miss America, Kellye Cash and fireworks will highlight this year’s Festival of the Lakes at Beech Lake. The Henderson County Chamber of Commerce is also planning beauty pageants, food trucks, and boat parade for the annual event. Kellye Cash, the 1986 Miss Tennessee, and 1987 Miss America will bring her…

Article by Steve Corlew- He loved “Old Glory,” his country, and veterans. Eugene “Sonny” Mosier will be honored and remembered not only for his service to the country, but for his service to other veterans. If you had ever met Sonny, you would understand. He was a fixture among American Legion members, not only at…

Article by Steve Corlew- This year’s 5th annual Hamburger and Hot Rod Nationals will feature Daniel Barkley, “Mr. Hot Wheels”, and his Hot Wheels Truck, June 24th at Parkers Crossroads city park. The park is located at I-40 and Tennessee 22 North in Parkers Crossroads. The event features classic cars, food, and entertainment with gates…

Article by Steve Corlew- The Henderson County Commission will meet Tuesday, June 27th to set a tax rate and approve the second reading of the county’s 2023-24 budget. The commission met on Tuesday, June 13th and approved a first reading of the county’s budgets and took no action on a last-minute quarter of a million-dollar…

Article by Steve Corlew- When local pastor Miles Roberts sees someone homeless, he reflects on Matthew 25:35, and taking that scripture to heart has been leading an effort in Henderson County to help those in need. “For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something…

A West Tennessee Work Camp crew shows off their work at North Main Street in Lexington. Team members are: (from left) Kaitlyn Heath, Holly Simons, Molly Dodson, Campbell Melton, Tucker Melton, Jon Morris, Aleia Klamm, Ashley Markham, Amelia Bar, Mya Crowell, Pam Meek. Front Row, sitting (from left) Kiersten Perry, and Addison Cameron. Back center…

Article by Steve Corlew- The Lexington City Board approved an increase in trash pickup fees, and they took the first step in approving an increase in the city’s property tax rate, Monday, June 12th. It was the second and final reading of the trash pickup fee, which will increase to $25 per month for residential…

Article by Steve Corlew- The Jackson Symphony’s performance at the Henderson County Chamber’s Sunset Symphony took the audience around the world with a variety of music, Sunday, June 4th. Concert goers from across the county were treated to Symphony on the Move performance on the courthouse lawn. This was one of several “pop-up” concerts being…