“Operation Holiday Surprise” Nabs 14 on Drug Charges
Article by Steve Corlew- State and local law enforcement officers arrested 14 individuals on Monday, December 4th, under “Operation Holiday Surprise” led by the Drug Investigation Division of the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation. Many of the arrests were a result of the recent Henderson County grand jury which returned 82 “True” bills from the session…
Read MoreSH Lady Lions Win One and Lose One
Article by Jordan Morris- The Scotts Hill Lady Lions basketball team hosted Carroll Academy last Tuesday, November 28th. The Lady Lions were looking to add another game to the win column. Scotts Hill collected their second win to improve their record to 2-1. The final score was 87-16 in favor of the Lady Lions. In…
Read MoreSanta is a Busy This Christmas Season
Article by Steve Corlew- Ol’ Saint Nick was a very busy fella as the Christmas Season in Henderson County got off to a very big start. On Thursday, November 30th, the Henderson County Chamber of Commers cut the ribbon on the Ice-Skating Rink at the Henderson County courthouse. On Friday, Lexington High School Senior night…
Read MoreLady Tigers Lose Close Game to the Lady Patriots
Article by Jordan Morris- The Lexington Lady Tigers basketball team traveled to Paris, TN, this past Tuesday, November 28th. Lexington was defeated by the Lady Patriots in a close game. The final score of the game was 43-48, with the Lady Patriots taking the five-point win. Lexington is 3-1 in the season. In the first…
Read MoreGrand Jury Hears 90 Cases, Returns 82 True Bills
Article by Steve Corlew- The Henderson County grand jury returned 82 “True” bills from the session on Monday, November 27th, according to the Henderson County Circuit Court Clerk’s office. The grand jury returned eight “no true” bills. There were 27 sealed indictments returned…. For complete coverage, see the December 6th edition of The Lexington Progress.…
Read MoreScotts Hill Approves Cost of Living Increase for Water Rates
Article by Steve Corlew- The Scotts Hill City Board approved the first reading of annual cost of living increases on water and garbage rates, during the regular meeting on Monday, December 4th. The resolutions approved by aldermen will put into effect an automatic… For complete coverage, see the December 6th edition of The Lexington Progress.…
Read MoreLexington Tigers Fall to Henry County
Article by Jordan Morris- The Lexington Tigers basketball team traveled to Paris, TN, this past Tuesday, November 28th. Lexington was unable to collect the win over Henry County. The final score of the game was 47-56, with the Patriots taking the win. Lexington is 1-3 in the season. In the first quarter, Lexington managed to…
Read MoreObituaries for December 6th, 2023
James “J D” Azbill, 62 Betty Sue Beecham, 88 Martha Lou Britt, 82 Charlotte Regina Hardy, 93 Vester Lowell Hayes, 91 Clarence Jordan, 75 David Malone, 78 Vivian Pollock, 90 Peggy Powers, 76 For complete obituaries, see the December 6th edition of The Lexington Progress. Subscribe Today!
Read MoreLexington Industrial Development Board Hears PILOT Request
Article by Steve Corlew- The Lexington Industrial Development Board approved a payment in lieu of tax (PILOT) request from Woodland Homes as the management company moves forward with planned improvements. Meeting, Monday, at Lexington City Hall, the Industrial Development Board approved the request based on the recommendation from city attorney Ken Walker and the approval…
Read MoreLHS Lady Tigers Collect Big Win Over Bolivar
Article by Jordan Morris- The Lexington Lady Tigers basketball team traveled to Bolivar this past Monday, November 20th. Lexington captured a big win over Bolivar. The final score of the game was 57-52, with Lexington on top. Lexington is 3-1 in the season. In the first quarter, Lexington took the lead with a 10-point quarter, and…
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