Area News

Article by Steve Corlew- The Lexington City Board of Education held a brief meeting, Tuesday night, June 28, 2022. Since the Lexington City Board had not approved the 2022-23 budgets, the school board adopted a continuing budget resolution so it could operate past the end of the fiscal year. A new fiscal year begins July…

Article by Steve Corlew- The sidewalk construction along West Church Street continues to be on track as the city of Lexington is hoping to expand the project to other parts of the city. During the recent Joint Economic Development Board meeting Mayor Jeff Griggs reported that the sidewalk project is progressing. “Of course, my phone…

Article by Steve Corlew- City and county firefighters responded to separate incidents over the past weekend due to fireworks. The Henderson County Fire Department’s Station 7 fought a grass fire on McCaney Mill Road Saturday night, July 2, 2022.  Henderson County Fire Chief Lynn Murphy said a roman candle set off a fire in a…

Article by Steve Corlew- A project that started to as an idea to bring a little color and beauty to businesses around the court square is growing. “It started last year with nine planters,” Community Bank President Phillip Renfroe said. Then it grew to 12 and now the project has 21 planters. “We hope to…

Article by Steve Corlew- A 44-year-old Lexington man was taken into custody Tuesday morning, June 28, 2022, on a federal narcotic trafficking charge. Joel Lynn Arnold of Lexington was arrested by the Lexington Police Department, FBI Agents, Jackson Police Department, Dyersburg Police Department, and officers with the Safe Streets Task Force. The arrest occurred on…

Article Submitted- Miss Lexington Lauren Dickson was crowned Miss Tennessee 2022 Saturday night at the Cannon Center for the Performing Arts in Downtown Memphis. Dickson, who works as a financial advisor, is a graduate of the University of Tennessee at Martin and is pursuing a Master of Business Administration at Union University. Dickson said she…

Article by Steve Corlew- A runaway truck hit a utility pole and crashed into a local business, Monday, June 27, 2022. Emergency crews responded to Green Thumb Nursery at 862 South Broad Street, shortly before 8:00 a.m. to find a truck inside the business. The truck from Precise Rebuilders, which is located across the street,…

Article by Steve Corlew- As temperatures topped 100 degrees in Henderson County, everyone needs to use caution in the heat. The hot dry weather has contributed to fires, emergency responses, and makes being outside miserable. Mike Smith, Henderson County EMS Director, reminds everyone that they need to stay inside and drink plenty of water. “Know…

Article by Steve Corlew- The Villain’s 5th annual Dice Run stopped in Henderson County, Saturday, June 25, raising money for CASA of Madison and Henderson Counties. Over $7,500 was raised during the event. Part of the proceeds from the Dice Run, benefit the Court Appointed Special Advocates organization. The group works to provide safe, permanent and…

Article by Steve Corlew- The Parkers Crossroads City Commissioners will use some of the city’s surplus funds to balance their 2022-23 Budget. The $577,930 total budget was unanimously approved Thursday morning, June 23, 2022, but Mayor Kenneth Kizer was concerned about continuous use of the surplus fund. “We are in financially good shape, but we…