Area News

Article by Steve Corlew A Lexington High School teacher has been suspended and faces a simple assault charge after a disagreement with a student. Annette Mitchelle Shavchuk, 45, a Spanish teacher at Lexington High School was suspended indefinitely and charged with … For complete coverage, see the March 4th edition of The Lexington Progress. Subscribe…

Article by Steve Corlew The Scotts Hill board back tracked on plans to install speed bumps on Peace Chapel Road, discussed police cars being taken home by volunteer officers and approved traffic cameras during its meeting on Monday, March 2nd. In February, the Scotts Hill board faced… For complete coverage, see the March 4th edition…

Article by Steve Corlew The Henderson County Commission approved a series of actions for its finance department that qualifies it for a Financial Excellence Award from the Tennessee Comptroller of the Treasury’s office when commissioners met on Tuesday, February 22nd. The commissioners also approved… For complete coverage, see the March 4th edition of The Lexington…

Article by Steve Corlew Lexington Aldermen plan a discussion of the suspended city recorder and hold a hearing on speed bumps as part of multiple meetings on Monday, March 9th, at the Lexington Utilities Operations Center. The board is also planning to… For complete coverage, see the March 4th edition of The Lexington Progress. Subscribe…

Article by Steve Corlew A 41-year-old Sardis man was arrested on multiple drug offenses following a multi-agency investigation this past week. According to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation,… For complete coverage, see the February 25th edition of The Lexington Progress. Subscribe Today!

Article by Steve Corlew The Lexington City Board voted to suspend the city recorder without pay for 10 days at its regular monthly meeting on February 23rd. The board voted 4-3 to suspend Cody Wood and will take up his status during a special called meeting on March 9th. Alderwoman Donna Ross made the motion…

Article by Steve Corlew When you visit Montgomery School these days you will notice a lot of changes. It is more than just fresh paint and a new roof; there are signs that a new Montgomery is emerging. This week, in our final installment for Black History Month, The Lexington Progress takes a… For complete…

Article by Steve Corlew The Henderson County 911 Emergency Communication Board is still seeking ways of helping local agencies as they approved drafting interlocal agreements to start the process. Meeting on Thursday, February 12th, the board discussed the… For complete coverage, see the February 18th edition of The Lexington Progress. Subscribe Today!

Article by Steve Corlew The Henderson County Board of Education heard an update on the Tennessee General Assembly’s bills that related to education and on the effect of winter storm Fern at its monthly meeting on Thursday, February 12th. The board also heard from the… For complete coverage, see the February 18th edition of The…

Article by Steve Corlew A “Mother’s Love” drives Angela Boyd Spann in all her humanitarian efforts. Spann is well known throughout Henderson County and West Tennessee for promoting water safety, organ donations, heart health and now the United Way. The one thing that links these organizations is her dedication as a mother. “It is all…