Area News

Article by Steve Corlew- After a week of debating whether a surplus vehicle can be transferred from the sheriff’s department for use by the mayor, the Henderson County Commission voted 9-3 to approve the request, December 13, 2022. The car prompted much discussion and the only non-unanimous vote of the session. The issue was first…

Article by Steve Corlew- The Lexington City School Board discussed a proposed contract for the system director during a work session, December 13, 2022. In November, the board approved a proposed contract for school system Director Cindy Olive, but that contract has not been signed. Olive was not present at the work session, so no…

Article by Steve Corlew- It was a royal ribbon cutting, a grand parade, a symphony of Christmas music, and a tree lighting all to kick off the Henderson County Chamber of Commerce’s Festival of Lights Celebration. Nearly 50 entrants made their way down Church Street passing the Henderson County Courthouse, the new ice-skating rink before…

Article by Steve Corlew- With the lawsuit between Henderson County Sheriff Brian Duke and the county over the sheriff’s department budget being settled, now will be a time to pay the bill. Attorney fees are expected to total around $90,000 with the bulk of those fees going toward Sheriff Brian Duke’s attorney Roy B. Herron.…

Article by Steve Corlew- A 56-year-old former minister and sports broadcaster has died in prison, according to the Tennessee Department of Corrections. The cause of Kerry Mallard’s death was not revealed. Judge Roy Morgan heard Mallard’s plea and asked him if he understood his rights. Mallard waived his rights to a trial and appeal, signing…

Article by Steve Corlew- The Sardis City Board clarified its bidding process for the removal of the Sardis school building and will open new bids on December 12th at 4:30 p.m. Meeting in the board’s regular session, Monday, December 5, 2022, aldermen decided to clarify the bidding process. There were five bids for the project…

Article by Steve Corlew- The Scotts Hill City Board chose a new police chief from three candidates at its regular monthly session, Monday, December 5, 2022. The board also heard updates on its grant applications and its water system during a short regular session. Aldermen voted 6-1 to hire Travis Dunavant as the city’s next…

Article by Steve Corlew- It was with a heavy heart that officers took part in this year’s Shop with a Cop event in Lexington. This program was one of late Assistant Chief Barry Roberts’ favorite programs and the community has reached out to show its support. It also allowed law enforcement officers an opportunity to…

Article by Steve Corlew- The Lexington Princess Theater stepped in to host the Jackson Symphony when a scheduling conflict prompted a move. The Symphony on the Move was originally scheduled to appear at Lexington High School but was moved to the local theatre to avoid a conflict with a local basketball game. The “Symphony on…

Article by Steve Corlew- A Henderson County jury convicted a Lexington man of attempted murder and other charges, November 29, 2022, according to District Attorney General Jody S. Pickens. Johnny Wayne Bass Jr., 28, was indicted on October 5, 2021, for attempted first degree murder, felony reckless endangerment and employing a firearm in commission of…