Area News

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…

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…