Area News

Article by Steve Corlew- The Parkers Crossroad City Commission discussed a helipad at the City Park and updates on the city’s recently implemented garbage pickup and city business tax at its monthly session, Thursday, January 5th. The commissioners heard from members of the Henderson County Fire Department’s Station 3 and from representatives of Air Evac…

Article by Steve Corlew- Beginning January 20th, TVA will begin a drawdown of the water levels at four of the Beech River Watershed Development lakes. TVA plans to lower the reservoir levels on Beach, Cedar, Pin Oak, and Pine lakes about a foot below normal elevation to conduct a routine five-year examination of the dams.…

Article by Steve Corlew- The investigation into the death of an inmate at the Henderson County Justice complex is continuing as the operation of the jail has returned to normal. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigations is awaiting the autopsy reports, according to Henderson County Sheriff Brian Duke. Work release prisoners have been on lockdown during…

Article by Steve Corlew- Over the next two weeks a series of meetings will be held around Henderson County to discuss the 2023 Tennessee Parks and Recreation Fund Grants. On Tuesday, December 17th, Henderson County will hold a hearing at noon, at the courthouse, the City of Lexington will then meet at 1:00 p.m. at…

Article by Steve Corlew- Henderson County elected new leadership, Lexington Electric System started a broadband internet project, local Henderson Countians celebrated achievements, and The Lexington Progress had new owners, as 2022 was a year of change. Winter storms and snow welcomed Henderson Countians to 2022, and an artic blast of cold air closed the year,…

Article by Steve Corlew- Henderson County Chamber Director Kristina Anderson wanted to do something special for area kids on New Years. So with some help from the Lexington Fire Department, Tennessee Tree Works, and many volunteers; the Chamber was able to pull off a balloon drop on court square, at 9:00 p.m. on New Year’s…

Article by Steve Corlew- The Tennessee Bureau of Investigations has been called in to investigate the death of an inmate at the Henderson County Justice Complex, according to authorities. Henderson County Sheriff Brian Duke confirmed Manuel Shannon Overman had died, Sunday, January 1st and the TBI has been called in to investigate. Due to the…

Article by Steve Corlew- A local large scale chicken farm operation with ties to Tyson Foods, is being sued for receiving a government loan aimed at helping small farmers. A group of concerned citizens has filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Farm Services Agency, Farm Credit Mid-America, FLCA and two Henderson County…

Article by Steve Corlew- A Christmas arctic freeze sent local utilities scrambling, answering complaint calls, and repairing broken water lines and trying to keep their system up and running as temperatures plunged to just above zero and wind chills were even colder. Many utility workers spent their holidays repairing breaks and hearing complaints from customers…

Article by Steve Corlew- A new enhancement to Henderson County’s 911 system will aid dispatchers and those calling in times of an emergency. Not only will 911 operators be able to talk to callers, but they can also text and even send and receive video, according to Henderson County 911 director Pam Tolley. The new…