Area News

Article by Steve Corlew- While rain and cooler weather has brought some relief to Henderson County, some parts of the county are still well behind yearly rainfall averages. The Tennessee Division of Forestry and the Henderson County Fire Department also still urge countians to use caution while burning outdoors. For farmers, the eastern and southern…

Article by Steve Corlew- Henderson County firefighters quickly extinguished a blaze underneath a mobile home, Thursday, October 27, 2022. Firemen determined that the cause of the fire was due to lint buildup in a dryer duct vent underneath the home. Stations 1, 2, and 7 responded to the fire in the 15,000 block of Tennessee…

Article by Steve Corlew- Henderson County Commissioners will once again to try and tackle a proposed health and safety standards regulations of both residential and non-residential property when they meet November 8th. The issue was discussed last month, but postponed as commissioners wanted to study the wording of the proposal. The resolution outlines how the…

Article by Steve Corlew- The Lexington City Board is in the process of selecting a contractor for the Lexington Electric System Broadband project. The board met October 25th and 26th to hear the proposals from FiberRise and Stuart C. Irby. On, Thursday, October 27th they are expected to approve a contractor. Aldermen briefly discussed the project…

Article by Steve Corlew- Breast Cancer Awareness should not end as the month of October ends, we should be aware of it daily and year around. The Pink Ribbons should be a constant reminder that cancer can strike anyone at anytime. Breast cancer can affect both men and women. The Lexington Progress had several articles…

Article by Steve Corlew- The Lexington Board of Aldermen worked through a long agenda, addressing some lingering issues, October 24, 2022. In past meetings the board had discussed beer permits, mobile home parks, new developments, and job openings. Monday night’s three-and-a-half-hour session saw some resolutions, but also brought more questions. Early in the meeting the…

Article by Steve Corlew- The Henderson County Finance Committee named a new Finance Department Director and the county’s solid waste committee met last week. The two separate committee’s held session, October 20 and 21. In the Finance Committee meeting Friday morning, Assistant Finance Department Director Megan Vineyard was named to head the department. Her appointment…

Article by Steve Corlew- Voters have been turning out early to cast their ballots in the November statewide election. It has been a good, strong turnout according to election officials. Early voting started on October 19, 2022, and as of October 24th, 940 have voted early. Early voting continues through November 3, 2022. The election…

Article by Steve Corlew- A large crowd turned out for the Henderson County Chamber of Commerce’s Fall Festival, October 22, 2022. The event took place on the court square with area businesses participating and several local sponsors setting up booths. Participants took part in a pet parade, a boo parade, saw a performance by the…

Article by Steve Corlew- Parents and Trick or Treaters alike are reminded to be safe on Halloween. This year the holiday falls on Monday night and a lot of activities started early this year. The Henderson County Fall Festival held a variety of activities this past Saturday and a lot of groups are holding trunk…