Area News

Article by Steve Corlew- The Lexington City Schools’ board postponed action on the Director of Schools’ contract, January 17th, to make sure they were complying with the proper laws. The board will have a called meeting, Tuesday, Feb. 21st, at 6:30 p.m. to discuss the contract. The board meets at it office at 99 Monroe…

Article by Steve Corlew- As weather permits, work on the Lexington bypass has continued with the new projected completion date being May or June 2023 according to the Tennessee Department of Transportation. Jones Brothers Construction has reduced traffic to one eastbound and one westbound lane on U.S. 412 at the intersection of the new bypass.…

Article by Steve Corlew- Community members and local leaders gathered to celebrate the life, legacy, and dream of Martin Luther King, Jr. at the Montgomery School Enrichment Center, Monday, January 16th. The federal holiday marks the birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr., which is January 15th. It is celebrated the third Monday in January. “He…

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Article by Steve Corlew- The Henderson County Commission voted to establish a planning region and land use controls during the commission’s regular session on January 10th. Commissioners also voted to disperse some of the ARPA funds to pay for one time cost, approved the property assessor’s reappraisal plan, and approved a highway department leave policy.…

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Article by Steve Corlew- Architects updated the Henderson County Board of Education on plans for the Lexington High School and Scotts Hill High School football stadiums and the board approved the 2023-24 school calendar, Thursday, January 12th. No updated cost projections were discussed by the board. The next step will be seeking bids on the…

Article by Steve Corlew- Three Lexington High School students were sent to the Henderson County Community Hospital for observation after possibly inhaling what is believed to be “Delta 9” vape, according to Henderson County Sheriff Brian Duke. The Henderson County Sheriff’s Department and the Lexington Police Department are investigating the incident, which involved four students.…

Article by Steve Corlew- Local law enforcement agencies are warning residents check their money to avoid counterfeits. The Henderson County Sheriff’s Office and the Lexington Police Department receive reports of counterfeit bills from time to time. “I have even seen a counterfeit one-dollar bill,” Lexington Police Chief Jeff Middleton said. One way to avoid accepting…

Article by Steve Corlew- After a second public hearing, January 10th, the Scotts Hill City Board agreed to pursue a Parks and Recreation grant for improvements to the city park’s playground equipment. Melissa Davis, Community Development Specialist for the Southwest Tennessee Development District, presented an overall plan for the park, during the board’s first meeting…