Area News

Article by Steve Corlew It begins to appear to be a reality. It was first announced in the state’s 2023 budget and now dirt was being turned marking the start of the construction of a new $70 million sportsman’s lodge at Natchez Trace State Park. Local and state officials gathered… For complete coverage, see the…

The Lexington City Board voted 4-3 on Monday, March 9th, to terminate city recorder and CFO, Cody Wood. In the second of three meetings on March 9th the board voted 4-3 to terminate Wood, whom they had suspended without pay 10 days earlier. Alderwoman Donna Ross made… For complete coverage, see the March 11th edition…

In this week’s edition, the correct information for the FCE Ladies Night Out was left out.  The Lexington Progress apologizes for this error.   Join Heart 2 Heart Home FCE of Henderson County at UT Extension Office located at 276 White Street, Lexington, TN on March 12, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. for some family, community,…

Article by Steve Corlew A Lexington High School teacher has been suspended and faces a simple assault charge after a disagreement with a student. Annette Mitchelle Shavchuk, 45, a Spanish teacher at Lexington High School was suspended indefinitely and charged with … For complete coverage, see the March 4th edition of The Lexington Progress. Subscribe…

Article by Steve Corlew The Scotts Hill board back tracked on plans to install speed bumps on Peace Chapel Road, discussed police cars being taken home by volunteer officers and approved traffic cameras during its meeting on Monday, March 2nd. In February, the Scotts Hill board faced… For complete coverage, see the March 4th edition…

Article by Steve Corlew The Henderson County Commission approved a series of actions for its finance department that qualifies it for a Financial Excellence Award from the Tennessee Comptroller of the Treasury’s office when commissioners met on Tuesday, February 22nd. The commissioners also approved… For complete coverage, see the March 4th edition of The Lexington…

Article by Steve Corlew Lexington Aldermen plan a discussion of the suspended city recorder and hold a hearing on speed bumps as part of multiple meetings on Monday, March 9th, at the Lexington Utilities Operations Center. The board is also planning to… For complete coverage, see the March 4th edition of The Lexington Progress. Subscribe…

Article by Steve Corlew A 41-year-old Sardis man was arrested on multiple drug offenses following a multi-agency investigation this past week. According to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation,… For complete coverage, see the February 25th edition of The Lexington Progress. Subscribe Today!

Article by Steve Corlew The Lexington City Board voted to suspend the city recorder without pay for 10 days at its regular monthly meeting on February 23rd. The board voted 4-3 to suspend Cody Wood and will take up his status during a special called meeting on March 9th. Alderwoman Donna Ross made the motion…

Article by Steve Corlew When you visit Montgomery School these days you will notice a lot of changes. It is more than just fresh paint and a new roof; there are signs that a new Montgomery is emerging. This week, in our final installment for Black History Month, The Lexington Progress takes a… For complete…