Area News
Parents and Educators Prepare for Back-to-School
Article by Steve Corlew It is that time of year again and educators, parents and students are all preparing for Back-to-School. The Henderson County Health Department will host a Back-to-School vaccination event on Tuesday, July 28th, at 198 College Drive. No appointment is needed but parents need to… For complete coverage, see the July 22nd…
Read MoreChief Deputy Honored for Over 40 Years of Service
Article by Steve Corlew Henderson County Sheriff’s Department Chief Deputy, Larry Stegall, was honored by the county commission for over 40 years of service at the July 14th meeting. The commission also honored all… For complete coverage, see the July 22nd edition of the Lexington Progress. Subscribe Today!
Read MoreBoard of Education Approves Construction
Article by Steve Corlew The Henderson County Board of Education approved the construction of a new greenhouses for county high schools as part of the Innovated Schools Model Grant. A new greenhouse will be built at… For complete coverage, see the July 22nd edition of the Lexington Progress. Subscribe Today!
Read MoreScotts Hill City Board Approves Inter-System Rates
Article by Steve Corlew In another step in the long process of making improvements to its water system, the Scotts Hill city board approved two agreements for purchasing water from other systems, during its meeting on Monday, July 6th. The agreement sets the rate Scotts Hill will pay Lexington Utilities for water that is metered…
Read MoreAldermen Approve Budgets Without Setting Tax Rate
Article by Steve Corlew The Lexington Board of Aldermen voted to approve the FY2026-27 budget on Monday, July 13th, but failed to set the property tax rate. The board voted 4-3 to approve the second reading of the budgets, however it was unclear what the property tax rate would be or how they were going…
Read MoreGrant Awarded for Sardis City Park Improvement
Article by Steve Corlew Sardis was recently awarded a grant to install new playground equipment at the town park as they work to continue making improvements for recreational opportunities. The grant was just one of the items on the monthly meeting agenda Monday, July 6th. The board of aldermen also approved… For complete coverage, see…
Read MoreAmerica 250 Celebration Filled with Music, Fireworks and Fun
Article by Steve Corlew Henderson countians celebrated America’s Semiquincentennial birthday with fireworks and parties across the county. At Pine Lake the annual resident’s boat parade was held. The Festival of the Lakes Boat Parade showed entries decked out… For complete coverage, see the July 8th edition of the Lexington Progress. Subscribe Today!
Read MoreCounty Commission Approves Budgets, Will Meet July 14th
Article by Steve Corlew The Henderson County Commission will have to wait until July 14th to approve the property tax rates for the 2026-27 budgets, but they did approve the budget with no increase in property tax revenue. What that means is the county will adjust its property tax, taking the recommended Certified… For complete…
Read MoreLexington Aldermen to Discuss Budget, Charter and More June 13th
Article by Steve Corlew Now with a new Certified Tax Rate has been issued for Lexington, aldermen will have a clearer picture of what it will take to fund the city’s budget when they meet July 13th, at the Lexington Utilities Operation Facility, 180 Maple Street. The meeting is set for 6:00 p.m. and will…
Read MoreThe Heat is On, Prepare for the Weather
Article by Steve Corlew Summer heat is now in full force with the July 4th America 250 weekend approaching and officials want to make sure everyone is prepared and stays hydrated for the weekend activities. Temperatures are in the mid-nighties and the National Weather Service in Memphis had declared … For complete coverage, see the…
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