Area News

Article by Steve Corlew- The Henderson County Election Commission heard a report on early voting and approved new voter registration during a short meeting Monday, July 18, 2022. According to Election Administrator Robin Powers, 253 have voted early, 97 voted on Monday. Early voting for the August 4, 2022 election continues through July 30th at…

Article by Steve Corlew- The Henderson County Chamber of Commerce Leadership Class got a firsthand look at the work that was needed for the class project at Thomas Park, Thursday, July 14, 2022. The stop was part of the group’s history day tour.  The class is looking to do some upgrades and improvements to the…

Article by Steve Corlew- The Henderson County Fire Department held its annual Junior Firefighter Camp last week hoping to inspire a younger generation to join emergency services. A small, but eager group spent the week learning about fire safety and how to safely extinguish fires. “It was a success,” Henderson County Fire Chief Lynn Murphy…

Article by Steve Corlew- Miss Tennessee Lauren Dickson and Miss Tennessee Outstanding Teen Jane Marie Franks were honored Sunday during a reception at the First Baptist Church in Lexington. A large group of supporters, family and friends lined up to congratulate both Dickson and Franks and have photos made with them. In a rare event…

Article by Steve Corlew- The Lexington High School Beta Club brought home national honors winning the group talent completion, the trading pin design, and the “Beta Together” awards during the National Beta Club convention in Nashville, July 1-4, 2022. The Beta Club is the largest national non-profit youth organization and according to Nicki Johnson, LHS…

Article by Steve Corlew- Jarrett Tubbs, a graduate of Scotts Hill High School, has demonstrated how his participation in 4-H led to a full scholarship at the University of Tennessee. Tubbs, 18, hopes to teach agriculture or become a UT Extension Agent upon graduation. He will be part of the Agriculture Leadership Education and Communication…

Article by Steve Corlew- The Henderson County Chamber of Commerce will be starting a search for a new director after Melissa Gilbert resigned to take a new job. After more than a year on the job, Gilbert is taking a new position and her last day with the chamber will be Friday, July 15, 2022.…

Article by Steve Corlew- A 65-year-old Lexington man has been accused of arson and burglary in Carroll County, according to authorities. According to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, David Ables was taken into custody Thursday, July 6, 2022. He was released on $50,000 bond. The charges were a result of a joint investigation by the…

Article by Steve Corlew- The Lexington City Board debated the budget, Tuesday, July 5, 2022, but failed to reach an agreement. It is still not known whether to board will raise taxes, cut its budget, or uses its rainy-day fund to balance the budget. The board will meet again, Monday, July 25th, to tackle the budget. The…

Article by Steve Corlew- U.S Rep. David Kustoff was back in Lexington last week to meet with local first responders as part of a series of meetings he has been holding across his district. Kustoff met with officials at the Lexington Utilities Operation Facility, Wednesday, July 6, 2022. The Eighth District Congressman from Germantown has…