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A shooting happened on Friday afternoon, June 4, 2021 in the Gander Valley Lane area that left one individuals with injuries. Photo by: W. Clay Crook / The Lexington Progress

Gander Valley Shooting Incident May Go to Grand Jury

By Editor | June 9, 2021

A special called meeting by the Mayor and Board of Aldermen for Lexington as held on Monday, June 7, 2021. Photo by: W. Clay Crook / The Lexington Progress

Lexington Holds Special Called Meeting

By Editor | June 9, 2021

Lexington High School Big Red Tigers Football Photo by: Blake Franklin / The Lexington Progress

Big Red Tiger Football Summer Workouts Currently Underway

By Editor | June 9, 2021

The Grand Jury for Henderson County met on Wednesday, June 2, 2021, with 48 true bills of indictment handed down. File Photo / The Lexington Progress

Grand Jury Hands Down 48 True Bills of Indictment

By Editor | June 9, 2021

A local participant in the Annual Cops and Bobbers fishing event that took place on Saturday, June 5, was lucky enough to catch one of the gold fish that was stocked in the pond at the Henderson County Criminal Justice Complex. Photo Submitted / The Lexington Progress

Family Fun at the Annual Cops and Bobbers Event

By Editor | June 9, 2021

Ethan Small, with the Biloxi Shuckers, was recently named the Double-A South Pitcher of the Week. Small was a former pitcher for the Lexington High School baseball program. Photo by: Kelsey Cousins

Ethan Small Earns Pitching Accolade

By Editor | June 9, 2021

Melanie Douglas was the guest speaker at the June 8, 2021 Lexington Rotary Club meeting. She was the recipient of the Service Above Self Award at the conclusion of the meeting. Photo by: W. Clay Crook / The Lexington Progress

Melanie Douglas Selected as Rotary Service Above Self Recipient

By Editor | June 9, 2021

Riley Hatchett signed a plea agreement of June 1, 2021 relating to charges that led to his arrest dating back to December 3, 2019. Photo Submitted / The Lexington Progress

Youth Sentenced on Sexual Exploitation and Related Charges

By Editor | June 9, 2021

Outdoor Truths

By Editor | June 9, 2021

On June 3, 2021, the Support Committee for the Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery - Parkers Crossroads gathered for a brief meeting. Photo by: W. Clay Crook / The Lexington Progress

Veterans Cemetery Support Committee Meets

By Editor | June 9, 2021

A cornhole tournament was held at that old Franklin-Wilkins Airport on June 5, 2021, which was hosted by Lexington's VFW Post #1294 and the Ladies Auxiliary. Photo by: W. Clay Crook / The Lexington Progress

VFW Hosts Cornhole Tournament

By Editor | June 9, 2021

Academy Sports + Outdoors Sponsors Tennessee’s 2021 Free Fishing Day

By Editor | June 9, 2021

A special Memorial Day service near the Union Burial Site was held at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, May 31. 2021. Photo Submitted / The Lexington Progress

Parkers Crossroads Battlefield Holds Memorial Day Event near the Union Burial Ground

By Editor | June 9, 2021

An old photo shows here of the once nationally famous Hinson Springs Resort in Henderson County, Tennessee, before it an accidental fire caused it to burn to the ground. Photo Submitted / The Lexington Progress

Hinson Springs Resort Remembered

By Editor | June 9, 2021

Scotts Hill High School Lady Lions Basketball File Photo / The Lexington Progress

Scotts Hill Lady Lions Basketball Announce 2021-2022 Roster

By Editor | June 9, 2021

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Grand Jury Hands Down 48 True Bills of Indictment

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Gander Valley Shooting Incident May Go to Grand Jury

Lexington Holds Special Called Meeting

Big Red Tiger Football Summer Workouts Currently Underway

Grand Jury Hands Down 48 True Bills of Indictment

Family Fun at the Annual Cops and Bobbers Event

Ethan Small Earns Pitching Accolade

Melanie Douglas Selected as Rotary Service Above Self Recipient

Youth Sentenced on Sexual Exploitation and Related Charges

Outdoor Truths

Veterans Cemetery Support Committee Meets

VFW Hosts Cornhole Tournament

Academy Sports + Outdoors Sponsors Tennessee’s 2021 Free Fishing Day

Parkers Crossroads Battlefield Holds Memorial Day Event near the Union Burial Ground

Hinson Springs Resort Remembered

Scotts Hill Lady Lions Basketball Announce 2021-2022 Roster

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Area News

Gander Valley Shooting Incident May Go to Grand Jury

Lexington Holds Special Called Meeting

Grand Jury Hands Down 48 True Bills of Indictment

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Ethan Small Earns Pitching Accolade

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