Area News

Article by Steve Corlew Henderson County came out in support of the Henderson County Exchange Club Carl Perkins for the Prevention of Child Abuse raising money and having fun at the annual event. According to center director, Kim Hendrix, the event was very successful, though the final amount raised is still being calculated. The team…

The Lexington Progress and WZLT-FM 99.3 presents Henderson County Candidate Forum on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, 6:00 p.m. at Lexington High School Auditorium. Candidates for Henderson County Mayor, Sheriff, and Trustee will have an opportunity to share their vision and goals for the future of our county. You will also have an opportunity to meet…

Article by Steve Corlew The Henderson County Commission approved donations to two Senior Citizen Centers that opened their doors to serve as warming centers during Winter Storm Fern at its meeting on Tuesday March 10th. Donations of $500 each were made to the Sardis Senior Center and Scotts Hill Senior Center to help offset a……

Article by Steve Corlew Editor’s Note: This week news organizations celebrate Sunshine Week to highlight the importance of open government and public access to information. The following column discusses the importance of the Freedom of Information Act and access to public information. People are requesting more government… For complete coverage, see the March 18th edition…

Article by Steve Corlew After an hour-long session on Monday, March 16th, the Lexington’s aldermen took no action on the question of whether Tim Rhodes can still hold his seat on the city board. That lack of action means that decision may need to be made by… For complete coverage, see the March 18th edition…

The Lexington Progress and WZLT-FM 99.3 presents Henderson County Candidate Forum on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, 6:00 p.m. at Lexington High School Auditorium. Candidates for Henderson County Mayor, Sheriff, and Trustee will have an opportunity to share their vision and goals for the future of our county. You will also have an opportunity to meet…

Article by Steve Corlew Lexington Mayor Gordon Wildridge clarified a recent $5 million grant the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development prior to the Lexington board’s meeting to discuss utility business on Monday, March 9th. Wildridge also announced that the board will hold a special called meeting… For complete coverage, see the March 11th…

Article by Steve Corlew It begins to appear to be a reality. It was first announced in the state’s 2023 budget and now dirt was being turned marking the start of the construction of a new $70 million sportsman’s lodge at Natchez Trace State Park. Local and state officials gathered… For complete coverage, see the…

The Lexington City Board voted 4-3 on Monday, March 9th, to terminate city recorder and CFO, Cody Wood. In the second of three meetings on March 9th the board voted 4-3 to terminate Wood, whom they had suspended without pay 10 days earlier. Alderwoman Donna Ross made… For complete coverage, see the March 11th edition…

In this week’s edition, the correct information for the FCE Ladies Night Out was left out.  The Lexington Progress apologizes for this error.   Join Heart 2 Heart Home FCE of Henderson County at UT Extension Office located at 276 White Street, Lexington, TN on March 12, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. for some family, community,…