Area News

Article by Steve Corlew- The Henderson County Commissioners agreed to have a salary survey conducted so they can study pay and benefits, during the commission’s monthly session, Tuesday, October 11, 2022. That action came after a motion on longevity pay for employees failed to garner enough votes for approval. Last month, commissioners agreed to a…

Article by Steve Corlew- The Henderson County Grand Jury has indicted a New Johnsonville man in connection with a 2021 homicide. Gabriel Seth Box, 21, is being held without bond awaiting extradition to Tennessee after he was arrested in Gulf Shores, Alabama by agents with the U.S. Marshals Service Two Rivers Violent Task Force and…

Article by Steve Corlew- Candidates for both parties were in Henderson County recently as early voting nears for the November state-wide election. On Monday, October 10, 2022, the Henderson County Republicans turned out to see their candidates at the Princess Theater. Guest speakers were 72nd District State Representative Kirk Haston and 79th District State Representative…

Article by Steve Corlew- The Henderson County grand jury returned 67 “True” bills from its session on Tuesday, October 4, 2022, according to the Henderson County Circuit Court Clerk’s office. There were three “No” bills returned and five “Passed” or no indictment. Seventeen cases were sealed. Those indicted will be arraigned on October 14, 2022:…

Article by Steve Corlew- The Lexington Planning Commission moved forward on some new developments during a brief session October 10, 2022. The commission approved the building site plan for the Lexington Strip Center on West Church Street in front of Tractor Supply. The 7,970 square foot strip mall will be built on the site of…

Article by Steve Corlew- The 18th Annual Beech Lake Bike Fest is scheduled for October 15, 2022, at Beech Lake. Gates open at 8:00 a.m. There will be live music, vendors, and food during the day. All proceeds benefit Lexington’s Carl Perkins Center for the Prevention of Child Abuse. Miss Lexington and Miss Henderson County…

Article by Steve Corlew- The Parkers Crossroads Commission approved the first reading of a business tax, during its regular meeting October 7, 2022. Mayor Kenneth Kizer and Commissioner Jamie Simonton voted to approve the first reading of the tax. Commissioner Tony Hardee voted against the tax, wanting to study the issue a little longer. The…

Article by Steve Corlew- Scotts Hill was awarded a half million-dollar Delta Regional Authority Grant for the Bath Springs water system, Tuesday morning after discussing its emergency water connection grant during a short board session, Monday, October 3, 2022. The DRA Grant is separate from the Tennessee of Environmental and Conservation (TDEC) Grant. The $509,578…

Article by Steve Corlew- They walk our streets daily, many times going unseen as the rest of us pass them by during our busy day. But the homeless still are with us and a new organization is trying to help. Local Pastor Miles Roberts has organized The Henderson County Homeless Coalition to help those that want…

Article by Steve Corlew- The Tennessee National Guard sent roughly 1,200 soldiers and airmen from Tennessee, including 73 from the Henderson County area to Florida in support of recovery efforts after Hurricane Ian made landfall. The 251st Military Police Company based in Lexington headed south to aid in the efforts on Thursday, September 29, 2022.…