Memorial Day Honors Those Who Died for Our Freedom
Article by Steve Corlew- While for some it is the beginning of summer, a four-day weekend filled with cookouts, outdoor activities, and a day at the beach, it also marks a solemn remembrance of those that sacrificed their lives so we could celebrate our freedoms. Ceremonies were held in Henderson County and around West Tennessee…
Read MoreLady Tigers Runner-up State Champs, Mykenzi Duke Breaks Single Season Homerun Record
Article by Jordan Morris- The Lady Tigers traveled to Murfreesboro this past Tuesday, May 23, to start their run for back-to-back state championships. The Lady Tigers won against Munford in their first game with a final score of 6-1. The Lady Tigers played East Hamilton in the second round of the tournament on Thursday, May…
Read MoreTCAP Scores Improve, New Laws Cause Concerns
Article by Steve Corlew- Tennessee’s third graders have faced a variety of challenges since starting school. They were sent home from kindergarten due to covid and were in and out during the first grade. The students also missed some school in the second grade. The third grade has been their first normal year. Now third…
Read MoreScotts Hill Lady Lions State Run Comes to an End
Article by Jordan Morris- The Scotts Hill Lady Lions Softball Team made it to the Spring Fling State Tournament in Murfreesboro last week. The first game the Lady Lions played was against Waverly Central. Unfortunately, a walk-off left the Scotts Hill Lady Lions on the wrong end of a 5-4 defeat to Waverly Central on…
Read MoreNew Lodge Slated for Natchez Trace State Park
Article by Steve Corlew- Pin Oak Lodge at Natchez Trace State Park will be getting make over after funds were approved in the state’s 2023 budget. Based on the current design, the new lodge will look a lot like the lodge recently built at Paris Landing State Park. Governor Bill Lee’s budget included $69 million…
Read MoreObituaries For May 31, 2023 Edition
Phyllis Shirley Bartholomew, 80 Tony “Red” Ray Hart, 69 Tony Jordan, 76 Billie Jean Holmes Reeves, 84 Joan Elizabeth Taylor, 82 Burlin Weaver, 80 For complete obituaries, see the May 31st edition of The Lexington Progress. Subscribe Today!
Read MoreAlderman Takes No Action on Speed Bumps, Road Closure
Article by Steve Corlew- After hearing from citizens for and against speed bumps in the Eastern Shores subdivision and discussing a road connecting Harbor Drive with Pine Cone Drive, the board took no action leaving the issue open for future debate. Currently no meetings have been called to further discuss the matter. Aldermen faced a…
Read MoreLady Tigers Advance to Murfreesboro, Defeat Greenbrier in Sub-State
Lexington High School Lady Tigers Softball Photo by Steve Corlew / The Lexington Progress Article by Jordan Morris- The Lexington Lady Tigers softball team advanced to the TSSAA Spring Fling and are trying to defend their 2022 state title after defeating Greenbriar, 6-0, Friday in the Regional Championship game, Friday, May 19th. The Lady…
Read MoreNational Guard Received Escort as Troops Deploy
Article by Steve Corlew- Over 150 members of the Tennessee National Guard’s 251st Military Police Company received an escort through Lexington, Thursday, May 18th, on their way to Europe. Lexington and Savannah Police Departments, Tennessee Highway Patrol, Henderson County Sheriff’s Department, and Hardin County Fire Department officials escorted busses taking the troops to Memphis International…
Read MoreScotts Hill Lady Lions are Headed to Murfreesboro, Named Runner-up in Sub-State
Article by Jordan Morris- The Scotts Hill Lady Lions Softball Program is state bound. This will be their first time back since 2017. The Lady Lions will be looking to make a run this week and ultimately to be crowned as champions. The Scotts Hill Lady Lions started the regional tournament off by facing Trezevant.…
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