Area News

Article by Steve Corlew- The Lexington City Board worked through its agenda in a more somber mood, November 28th, with the recent death of long time city employee, Assistant Police Chief Barry Roberts on their mind. The agenda took three hours for aldermen to cover with Sandra Wood presiding in place of Mayor Jeff Griggs,…

Article by Steve Corlew- The Henderson County grand jury returned 33 “True” bills from its session on Monday, November 21, 2022, according to the Henderson County Circuit Court Clerk’s office. There were four “No” bills returned and no “Passed” or no indictment. 10 cases were sealed. Those indicted will be arraigned on December 12, 2022:…

Article by Steve Corlew- The local homeless will soon have a place to wash clothes and get clean thanks to volunteers and a local church. Local Pastor Miles Roberts has organized The Henderson County Homeless Coalition to help those that want help in trying to survive our streets. Roberts said the Hygiene Stations should be…

Article by Steve Corlew- A 38-year-old Lexington man faces charges for distributing heroin and fentanyl after his arrest by authorities November 23, 2022. Daniel A. O’Guin was indicted and arrested on multiple drug charges following an ongoing joint investigation by special agents with the Drug Investigation Division of the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and the…

Article by Steve Corlew- Lexington and Henderson County educators are trying to prepare parents for a new state law that can affect third graders. The Tennessee Literacy Success Act (LSA) which was approved in a 2021 special session by the General Assembly, is designed to ensure that students in early grades are on tract to…

Article by Steve Corlew- A “crime” has been committed, and the students of Michelle Lyons’ Physical Science class are investigating. The students are getting a chance to put into practice what they have been learning in the classroom. “I want the kids to have fun,” Lyons said. “It is a fun way to experiment with…

Article by Steve Corlew- A Lexington High School freshman will be greeting fans when his Christmas movie premieres at the Princess Theater, November 29, 2022. The red-carpet premier of “It’s Christmas Again,” featuring cast member Jordan Makale Williams will be a one night only event. Jordan is the son of Cassie Smith and Casey Williams.…

Article by Steve Corlew- The recent self-audit of the November 8th general election resulted in perfect results, according to the Administer of Elections, Robin Powers. Local election officials are now required to conduct the audit immediately after an election to make sure the results are accurate. Officials audited the early votes, the mail in ballots…

Article by Steve Corlew- Tennessee 22A is still closed, with no word from the Tennessee Department of Transportation on when the road will reopen. The City of Lexington has also not had any updates on the work. Crews with Jones Brothers Construction, LLC, had been paving the Lexington Bypass. The highway was closed on short…

Article by Steve Corlew- Tennessee Commission on Aging and Disability Executive Director James Dunn and 72nd District Representative Kirk Haston presented checks to each of the three senior citizen centers in Henderson County, November 16, 2022. Each center was awarded $8,000 grants from the TCAD on August 10, 2022. The grants were part of this…