Area News

Article by Steve Corlew- The Scotts Hill Police Department assisted in the capture of a recent escapee from the Chester County Jail, August 24, 2022. A second escapee is still at large. David Eian Billings, 22, was captured on Highway 100 just inside the Chester County line by officers with the Chester County Sheriff’s Department,…

Article by Steve Corlew- A motion to dismiss the lawsuit Henderson County Sheriff Brian Duke filed seeking more funds for his department was being filed August 30, 2022, according to the attorney for Henderson County Mayor Eddie Bray. Attorney Amber Shaw sent The Lexington Progress a copy of the motion. The motion is asking for…

Article by Steve Corlew- Henderson County Finance Director Lee Wilkinson has turned in his notice after being offered a better job with a private firm. Wilkinson said his new position is with an IT company that services local governments. His last day will be September 16, 2022. “I wish the county all the best,” Wilkinson…

Article by Steve Corlew- The Sims have been a unique pair in Tennessee local government. L.D. and Betty Sims have both served on the Scotts Hill City Board at the same time. A situation that is rare in Tennessee politics. In most cases, when a husband and wife serve on the same elected board, it…

Article by Steve Corlew- The Beech River Watershed Development Authority is working to add improvements to Sycamore Lake through a public/private partnership. Construction crews with Vista Recreation are in the process of installing campsites on the east side of Sycamore Lake. Vista Recreation has partnered with other public agencies at the federal, state, and local…

Article by Steve Corlew- The Lexington Industrial Development Board approved an option to purchase agreement for the sale of property on Tennessee 22 North, Friday, August 26, 2022. The board also began the process for tax increment financing on a new subdivision in north Lexington. The Industrial Development Board is chaired by Jeff Lewis and…

Article by Steve Corlew- The annual Henderson County Free Fair will bring fun and entertainment for everyone, September 12-17. 2022. The midway will open each night Monday through Thursday, at 6:00 p.m. those nights will feature a $20 bracelet. Friday will be School Day, with the midway opening from 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. with…

Article by Steve Corlew- The Henderson County Board of Education took the next steps in a new stadium for Lexington High School and improvements to Scotts Hill High School’s football field during the board’s meeting, Thursday, August 19, 2022. The board reviewed two options for a new stadium at LHS and voted to proceed with…

Article by Steve Corlew- As the Henderson County Board of Education plans for a new stadium at Lexington High School, it seemed a good time to visit the opening of the current stadium 61 years ago. A senior running back for the Big Red and local attorney, Howard Douglass, played in the first game at…

Article by Steve Corlew- Lexington Utility workers were busy last week repairing several water leaks around the system. Between Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, the system responded to about a dozen leaks, according to Lexington Utilities General Manager Michael Hopper. “In my 15 years I have not seen this many leaks in such a short time,”…