Area News

Article by Steve Corlew- After months of special called meetings, voting to change the charter, and reviewing applications, the Lexington City Board agreed to hire Kacy Kyle as the next Public Works Director. The position has been open since Robbie McCready stepped down when he was elected the Henderson County Mayor. Meeting Monday, December 5th,…

Article by Steve Corlew- A State Comptroller’s Audit finding has prompted the Henderson County Mayor to request an official vehicle from the Henderson County Commission. Meeting Thursday, December 1, 2022, the commission’s budget committee heard a report from Mayor Robbie McCready that the Tennessee Comptroller’s Office cited the Henderson County Sheriff for providing a vehicle…

Article by Steve Corlew- Mayors and officials from around the county met to discuss economic development, Monday, December 5th. The board is made up of county officials, mayors and city officials from Lexington, Sardis, Scotts Hill, and Parkers Crossroads. Among the issues, the board discussed the need for a budget and joint funding. The board…

Article by Steve Corlew- The Parkers Crossroads City Commissioners heard updates on old business during a brief monthly session, December 1, 2023. Commissioner Jamie Simonton was absent from the meeting. City Manager Steve McDaniel reported that the company which is repairing the fence at the Parkers Crossroad City Park has had some delays and is…

Article by Steve Corlew- Miss Tennessee Lauren Dickson is headed to New York City later this week before going on to Connecticut to compete in the Miss America Competition. Dickson was greeted by supporters, Sunday, December 4, 2022, at her official sendoff. She is the first local contestant since 2017 to compete in Miss America.…

Article by Steve Corlew- The Princess Theatre’s Holiday movies kicked off November 29, 2022, with the premier of a movie featuring a local actor. Lexington High School’s own Jordan Williams was busy greeting fans and signing autographs. Williams played Noah, a shepherd boy, in “It’s Christmas Again.” If you missed the premier, it is back…

Article by Steve Corlew- For a little over 100 years, the Princess Theatre has been entertaining Henderson Countians with such classic movies as “Gone with the Wind,” “The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly,” blockbusters such as “Top Gun: Maverick,” and even news reels, cartoons, and classic silent films. The theatre has hosted musical events…

Article by Steve Corlew- The Lexington City Board voted to place Lexington Police Department Captain, Jeff Middleton over the fire department filling the vacancy left by Doug Acred’s resignation. Meeting in a special session, November 22, 2022, board members addressed the fire department’s vacancy and possible charter changes. Chief Acred was recently hired by the…

Article by Steve Corlew- The Tennessee Department of Transportation announced that Tennessee 22A was reopened just before the Thanksgiving Holiday, however the lack of signing has left some motorist confused. TDOT reported they opened that section of highway, November 22, 2022, however officials with the City of Lexington did not know about the road being…

Article by Steve Corlew- A Sea of Blue is scheduled to honor the late Lexington Assistant Police Chief and former Henderson County Sheriff Barry Roberts who passed away after a short illness, November 27, 2022. Area law enforcement officers will participate in a Sea of Blue ceremony set for 6:30 p.m., November 30, 2022. Services…