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Article by Steve Corlew The Henderson County 911 Emergency Communication Board is still seeking ways of helping local agencies as they approved drafting interlocal agreements to start the process. Meeting on Thursday, February 12th, the board discussed the… For complete coverage, see the February 18th edition of The Lexington Progress. Subscribe Today!

Article by Steve Corlew The Henderson County Board of Education heard an update on the Tennessee General Assembly’s bills that related to education and on the effect of winter storm Fern at its monthly meeting on Thursday, February 12th. The board also heard from the… For complete coverage, see the February 18th edition of The…

Article by Steve Corlew A “Mother’s Love” drives Angela Boyd Spann in all her humanitarian efforts. Spann is well known throughout Henderson County and West Tennessee for promoting water safety, organ donations, heart health and now the United Way. The one thing that links these organizations is her dedication as a mother. “It is all…

Article by Steve Corlew The managers of the city’s utility departments brief the Lexington aldermen on its recovery efforts from Winter Storm Fern, during the aldermen’s meeting on Monday, February 10th. Lexington Mayor Gordon Wildridge also took the opportunity to… For complete coverage, see the February 11th edition of The Lexington Progress. Subscribe Today!  …

This marks the 100th anniversary of the celebration of Black History in the United States. In The Lexington Progress’ series honoring Black History in Henderson County, this year we look at both a place and a person that have… For complete coverage, see the February 11th edition of The Lexington Progress. Subscribe Today!

Article by Steve Corlew The Henderson County Circuit Court grand jury returned 43 “true” bills during the January 23rd session. There was a total of 45 cases heard with one “no” bill and one “pass.” Those indicted will be arraigned on February 6th. Indited were:… For complete coverage, see the February 4th edition of The…

Article by Steve Corlew At least two people lost their lives, thousands were without power for days, property was damaged and the effects of the January winter storm will be felt for months. As snow and ice melt, Henderson Countians have been digging out hoping to return to normal life even though… For complete coverage,…

Article by Steve Corlew This marks the 100th anniversary of the celebration of Black History in the United States. What started as “Negro History Week” by noted historian, Carter G. Woodson, and the Association for the Study of Negro Life and History grew into a month-long celebration in… For complete coverage, see the February 4th…

Article by Steve Corlew Henderson County’s legislative delegation met with the Henderson County Board of Education on January 23rd to review the legislative agenda for the 114th Tennessee General Assembly. State Representatives Brock Martin (R-Huntingdon) and Kirk Haston (R-Lobelville) and State Senator Ed Jackson (R-Jackson) joined the… For complete coverage, see the January 28th edition…

Article by Steve Corlew Henderson County Mayor Robbie McCready looked back on his four years in office as he prepares for his future. Mayor McCready gave his final, for now, “State of the County” address to the Lexington Rotary Club on Tuesday, January 20th. The mayor announced in December that he did not plan to……