Area News

Article by Steve Corlew- Several activities and events are scheduled to honor local veterans this weekend. Thursday, November 10, the Sardis Senior Center will have a program honoring veterans at 11:00 a.m. followed by a luncheon. The Henderson County Senior Citizens Center will host a drive through breakfast, Thursday, November 10 to honor Veterans. The…

Article by Steve Corlew- Parkers Crossroads commissioners worked through a short agenda during their regular monthly meeting, November 4, 2022. Among the items discussed, was the need for a helipad at the city park. Commissioners decided to do some research to see if grant funds were available.  Commissioner Tony Hardee suggested that the city consult…

Article by Steve Corlew- The Scotts Hill Board of Aldermen spent much of their two-hour session discussing water department grants and projects during the regular board meeting, November 7, 2022. “We have the best workers right now, and dedicated workers,” Mayor Woody Capley told the board. “I call them a team, because it is everybody.”…

Article by Steve Corlew- Lexington’s Matthew Bird spoke to the Lexington Rotary Club recently telling of his experience in the ultra-marathon, “The Last Annual Vol State Race.” Bird was the guest of Steve Meyer at the club’s November 1st meeting. The 314-mile (500K) race brought Bird through his hometown where friends and family met him…

Article by Steve Corlew- The Lexington Utilities Department has started a project at the filter plant that will have long-term benefits for the city. If you have ever noticed water being pumped from the two retention ponds in front of the L.T. “Pie” Hay Filter Plant and wondered what was going on? The city is…

Article by Steve Corlew- Veterans’ groups have been busy preparing to honor those that have served this country. The local Veterans of Foreign Wars and American Legion Posts have planned events for November 11th and 12th. Both have been busy installing Field of Flags to honor those who serve. According to VFW Post 1294 Commander…

Article by Steve Corlew- The Lexington City Board selected Stuart C. Irby as its contractor for the Lexington Electric System’s Broadband project. The board made the selection Thursday, October 27, 2022, after hearing proposals from Stuart C. Irby and FiberRise on the previous two days. Lexington received a $27.49 million grant under the Tennessee Emergency…

Article by Steve Corlew- Early voting in Henderson County ends Thursday, November 3, 2022. Candidates have been busy campaigning in Henderson County. Most recently incumbent Republican Congressman David Kustoff’s campaign stopped at the Henderson County Courthouse. Kustoff, along with 72nd District incumbent State Representative Kirk Haston and 79th District Republican nominee Brock Martin. Kustoff was…

Article by Steve Corlew- Efforts to raise awareness of domestic violence continued October 31st as both Lexington and Henderson County mayors proclaimed October “Domestic Violence Awareness Month.” Lexington Mayor Jeff Griggs and Henderson County Mayor Robbie McCready jointly made the declaration. They were joined by representatives of WRAP (Wo/Men’s Resource and Rape Assistance Program), CASA…

Article by Steve Corlew- A 25-year-old Sheffield, AL man faces multiple charges, including attempted second degree murder, following an incident on Broadway Road South, October 27, 2022 according to the Henderson County Sheriff’s Department. Cody Lee James Quinn was arrested and charged with aggravated assault, domestic assault, simple assault, criminal attempt-second degree murder, and resisting…