Area News

Article by Steve Corlew- The Spann family turned a tragedy into a triumph as Angela Spann works hard to provide better future for Henderson County youth and improve water safety for all. It has been nearly five years since her son Tyler died after being caught in a rip tide off Panama City Beach, but…

Article by Steve Corlew- A new 911 Director was named by the Henderson County Emergency Communications District Board Thursday, February 16th. The board named Ken Boroughs to replace long time director Pam Tolley who retired in January. Boroughs, worked 30 years at Jackson Med-Link. He will begin his duties once he has given notice to…

Article by Steve Corlew- Three local schools were awarded classroom grants for their STEM programs from TVA and the Lexington Electric System recently. Checks were presented to the schools, Tuesday, February 14th, by Brian Smith a service manager for TVA and Martha Swindle, a customer relations representative of TVA. Marinda Hildenbrandt of South Haven received…

Article by Steve Corlew- The Parkers Crossroads Battlefield has been awarded a $15,500 grant from the  Tennessee War Commission. The grant will be used to purchase a reproduction limber to display alongside the park’s two caissons with limbers on the battlefield. The battlefield part will use the display to explore the relationship between the field…

Article by Steve Corlew- Local Dentist, Dr. John Hugh Sullivan, was named the 2023 Rotarian of the Year recently. Dr. Sullivan received the honor during the club’s annual Valentine’s Day Dinner, February 14th. He was honored in recognition of his distinguished service, loyalty, and devotion to the ideas of Rotary. “We look forward to Dr…

Article by Steve Corlew- Plans for a new park in Westover, have moved a step closer to reality this past week. Henderson County is seeking a grant from the Local Park and Recreation Fund, of the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation to build the new park as part of the county’s master plan. The…

Article by Steve Corlew- Two Henderson Countians made history this past year, being elected to hold office. With February being Black History Month, it seems fitting to recognize these two officials Tasha Carver and William “Jr.” Carter both sought office and won their respective elections. Carver won election as County Clerk and Carter was selected…

Article by Steve Corlew- Willie Nelson’s win last week at the 65th Grammy Awards for Country Album of the Year was a pleasant surprise for one Henderson Countian. Well known Nashville music producer and songwriter Buddy Cannon did not attend this year’s ceremony because he felt Nelson was up against many younger artists. Nelson’s “A…

Article by Steve Corlew- The deadline is noon Thursday, February 16th for candidates to qualify for the Parker’s Crossroads City Commission. Only one candidate had qualified as of Tuesday morning, February 14th. Incumbent Tony Hardee had filed his petition with the Election Commission. Candidates will run for a four-year term to fill one of the…

Article by Steve Corlew- The Lexington Planning Commission approved the site plan for a new Dollar General Store on North Broad Street, Monday night, February 14th. The action came after the Board of Zoning Appeals gave the developers a variance, reducing the number of parking spaces required by the city ordinance. Work is already underway…