Area News
LHS Beta Club Holds 7th Annual Chili Cook-off
Article by Steve Corlew- There was a big turnout Friday, February 3rd for the Lexington High School’s Beta Clubs, 7th annual Chili Cook-Off. Those attending were treated to a variety of taste at the event. This year’s grand champion was Jenny Gibson who had the best Wild Card with Potato Soup. The winners were: Best…
Read MoreGrand Jury Returns 62 True Bills
Article by Steve Corlew- The Henderson County grand jury returned 62 “True” bills from its session on Friday, January 27th, according to the Henderson County Circuit Court Clerk’s office. There were two “No” bills returned, and one not presented. Of those indicted, 17 cases were sealed. Those indicted will be arraigned on February 10, 2023:…
Read MoreLexington Housing Authority to Help Applicants Seek Home Repair Loans
Article by Steve Corlew- The Lexington Housing Authority will be acting as a conduit for low-income senior citizens to access a United States Department of Agriculture loan program. The program, known as the Section 504 Home Repair program, provides low interest loans to allow senior homeowners to repair, improve, or modernize their homes. To qualify,…
Read MoreTolley Retires as 911 Director
Article by Steve Corlew- Pam Tolley signed off as 911 Director on January 31, 2023, ending her long career with emergency communication. Friday, January 27th, friends, family, co-workers, and officials from surrounding counties helped Tolley celebrate her retirement. Tolley’s co-workers had decorated the center with photos and mementos from her long career. Tolley first worked…
Read MoreHenderson Co. vehicle, possession of Commission Changes Meeting Date, Sets Committee Meetings
Article by Steve Corlew- The Henderson County Commission has changed its regular February meeting date. Commissioners are now scheduled to meet, February 27th, at 7:00 p.m. The meeting was originally set for February 14th, Valentine’s Day. The Henderson County Budget Committee will meet February 9th, at 6:00 p.m., the Henderson County Finance Committee will meet…
Read MoreNew Utilities Manager Named
Article by Steve Corlew- Justin Roach was named to replace Michael Harper as manager of Lexington Utilities when Harper retires on March 31st. Roach was unanimously selected by the Lexington City Board during the January 21st meeting. Subscribe Today!
Read MoreUtilities Department Reminds Customer of Adjustment Policy
Article by Steve Corlew- The Lexington Utilities Department wants to remind customers that it does have an adjustment policy for high bills caused by water leaks. With the week-long freeze over the Christmas holidays, customers who had pipes freeze and burst, are beginning to see high bills caused by those breaks. The department allows one…
Read MoreProperty Assessor’s Office Moves
Article by Steve Corlew- The Henderson County Property Assessor’s Office has moved into its new home on the first floor of the courthouse. Last week Property Assessor Gary Pope and his staff began settling into their new offices. The move puts a group of offices that many people visit in a convenient location. The Property…
Read MoreUTM Chancellor to Lead UTIA
Article by Steve Corlew- The University of Tennessee at Martin Chancellor Keith Carver has been selected to lead the UT Institute of Agriculture, pending board approval. UT System President Randy Boyd and University of Tennessee at Knoxville Chancellor Donde Plowman announced the leadership transition this past week. Once approved Carver will begin his new position,…
Read MoreCity Board Approves Second of Three Industrial Site Bids
Article by Steve Corlew- The Lexington City Board approved the second of three separate bids to prepare sites at the Timberlake Industrial Park, during the board’s monthly session, January 23rd. Lexington split the site preparation projects between three boards: the Joint Economic and Community Development Board (JECDB), Lexington Board of Aldermen, and the Lexington Industrial…
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