Area News

Article by Steve Corlew- The Lexington City School Board approved most of the Tennessee School Board Association’s recommended board policy changes, during the group’s regular monthly session, August 18, 2022. The changes were mandated by the Tennessee General Assembly. Board members approved the changes except for rule 1.102 because that rule only pertained to county…

Article by Steve Corlew- Lexington Aldermen approved the first reading on changes to the fees and deposits for the city’s utilities, during its regular monthly session, August 22, 2022. The board also took under advisement a driveway standard repair policy. The utility fee and deposit changes will affect new customers. Lexington Utilities General Manager Michael…

Article by Steve Corlew- Assistant District Attorney Angela R. Scott was recognized for her service, Friday, at the Henderson County Criminal Justice Complex. Scotts served over 20 years with the 26th Judicial District Attorney General’s office. Local officials attended the reception, Friday afternoon, August 20, 2022. She was presented a plaque by District Attorney General……

Article by Steve Corlew- Firefighters from Henderson County Fire Stations 1, 2, and 7 quickly extinguished a fire in the 1000 block of Independence Road, August 17, 2022. Firemen found an unattended rubbish fire near a home, according to Henderson County Fire Chief Lynn Murphy. Heat from the fire melted siding on the nearby structure,…

Article by Steve Corlew- The Parkers Crossroads commissioners approved the second and final reading of a solid waste ordinance, Saturday morning. Mayor Kenneth Kizer and Commissioner Tom Hardee voted to approve the new solid waste collection fees for the city during the special called session August 20, 2022. Commissioner Jamie Simonton was absent. The new…

Article by Steve Corlew- The R3 Program, a partnership of the Henderson County Sheriff’s Department, Dwayne’s Quality Metals and other community partners held its first graduation, August 22, 2022. R3 stands for Reflect, Reclaim, and Redeem. Jim Terry, owner of Dewayne’s Quality Metal and Joe T. Wood, Director of the R3 Program wanted to further…

Article by Steve Corlew- The Henderson County Fire Department’s Station Three received a late-night call at the 118 mile-marker of Interstate 40, Tuesday August 9, 2022. According to Henderson County Fire Chief Lynn Murphy, the department responded to the fire at 11:02 p.m.  Friction from a flat tire caused the blaze. For this and other…

Article by Steve Corlew- The Henderson County Courthouse may see it’s last courtroom case August 18th, as Chancellor Steven W. Maroney’s court moves to the Henderson County Justice Complex in September. According to Clerk and Master, Leigh Milam, the offices will remain at the Henderson County Courthouse, but court sessions will move. “It is all…

Article by Steve Corlew- The Henderson County Chamber of Commerce has named a new Executive Director and a new Assistant/Manager of Member Services. Kristina Anderson will begin her job as Executive Director on Tuesday, September 6, 2022, according to Chamber President Tasha Johnson. The Chamber also hired Sydney Lopiccolo as the new Assistant/Manager of Member…

Article by Steve Corlew- For Henderson County’s John David Lewis, a low-key approach has helped him be successful in a fight to prevent abortions. Lewis’ work with the Beyond the Pews Ministry for Life, has demonstrated that his approach is not only working but is successful. Lewis began his work in the Memphis area, but…