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Article by Steve Corlew Nearly 150 entries stretched along the parade route as local businesses, civic groups, churches, and bands put on a show for the annual Christmas event. For nearly an hour and a half, the young and the young at heart lined the streets, braved the cold, and… For complete coverage, see the…

Article by Steve Corlew With the Henderson County local Republican primary still months away, three candidates announced plans to enter the race for sheriff. The candidates announcing are For complete coverage, see the December 10th edition of The Lexington Progress. Subscribe Today!

Article by Steve Corlew The town of Sardis took its next step in its grant application to help fund a new county fire station on Monday, December 2nd. The public hearing was just one of the steps needed for… For complete coverage, see the December 3rd edition of The Lexington Progress. Subscribe Today!

Article by Steve Corlew The Henderson County Circuit Court grand jury returned 25 “true” bills during the December 1st session. Those indicted will be arranged December 12th before Judge Kyle Atkins. Indited were:… For complete coverage, see the December 3rd edition of The Lexington Progress. Subscribe Today!

Article by Steve Corlew Henderson County Mayor Robbie McCready announced this week that he does not plan on seeking re-election. Mayor McCready said he reached the decision after a great deal of reflection and prayer. “This choice comes from… For complete coverage, see the December 3rd edition of The Lexington Progress. Subscribe Today!

Article by Steve Corlew The Henderson County 911 Communications Board agreed to set up a loan process so stakeholders can purchase needed communications equipment to make a switch to the Tennessee Advance Communications Network (TACN) during its meeting on Thursday, November 20th. Officials from 911 have been… For complete coverage, see the November 26th edition…

Article by Steve Corlew Although the Lexington city election has been over since September and the current city board is now into its second month in office, dealing with issues brought up during the campaign. Meeting on Monday, November 24th, the board tackled a property tax freeze for seniors, utility rates, vehicle take home policy…

Article by Steve Corlew A 43-year-old Henderson County man faces charges related to a shooting which occurred on November 14th in the 700 block of Azbill Road. On Friday, November 21st, Brandon Michael Swift was charged with… For complete coverage, see the November 26th edition of The Lexington Progress. Subscribe Today!

Article by Steve Corlew A 41-year-old Henderson County man faces attempted first degree murder charges in connection with a stabbing at Walmart in Lexington. Randy Wayne Wynes appeared Tuesday, November 25th, in Henderson County General Session Court after being… For complete coverage, see the November 26th edition of The Lexington Progress. Subscribe Today!

Article by Steve Corlew Lexington’s Board of Aldermen discussed a possible change in the towns charter and reviewed employee organizational charts, vehicle and equipment lists of the city departments during an informal work session on Thursday, November 13th. Officials could not take any specific action, since the meeting was informal. Alderwoman Sandra Wood was absent.…