State of the City…
Article by Steve Corlew- Lexington Mayor Jeff Griggs sees county and city cooperation leading to bigger things for Lexington. The mayor discussed the city’s progress and future during his annual “State of the City” address to the Lexington Rotary Club, Tuesday, March 21st. In the last four years during the Bray Administration the city and…
Read MoreLady Tigers Show Out in Alabama
Article by Jordan Morris- The Lexington Lady Tigers Softball Team headed down to Florence, Alabama to play in a tournament last weekend, March 17-18. The Lady Tigers played incredible in five games, winning four and tying one. In the first game, Lexington played was against West Limestone. Both teams battled with Lexington scoring one run…
Read MoreNew REAP Graduating Class Recognized
Article by Steve Corlew- A new graduating class from a joint program with the Henderson County Sheriff’s Department and DeWayne’s Quality Metal Coatings, is preparing inmates to re-enter society. The program, now called REAP (Realizing Everyone’s Aspirations and Potential), provides opportunities for employees in the program that help prepare them for success after release. Program…
Read MoreHenderson County North Baseball at the Halfway Mark of the Season
Article by Jordan Morris- As the Henderson County North Tigers get set to start the second half of their Middle School Baseball season, they sit at 3-3 in the Conference. They have victories vs Adamsville (2) and Decatur County and they have lost to McNairy County (2) and Chester County. They play in a very…
Read MoreMotions Filed in Chicken Barn Lawsuit
Article by Steve Corlew- Defendants in the federal lawsuit regarding a local large scale chicken farm operation with ties to Tyson Foods, are asking a Federal Judge to dismiss the case. Attorneys for the defendants filed separate motions to dismiss filed in U.S. District Court in Jackson, March 17th. In December, a group of concerned…
Read MoreSH Lions Baseball Go 1-1 Against McNairy and Columbia
Article by Jordan Morris- The Scotts Hill Lions had two games this week against McNairy Central High School and Columbia High School. The two games resulted in Scotts Hill adding a win and a loss to their record this season. The Lions face off with the McNairy Bobcats last Monday, March 23. Scotts Hill got…
Read MoreTwo Persons Arrested, Drugs and Stolen Property Recovered
Article by Steve Corlew- steve@lexingtonprogress.com The Henderson County Sheriff’s Department arrested two suspects and recovered stolen property and drugs following raids on two separate locations, Wednesday, March 22nd. According to Sheriff Department Investigator, Jeremiah Adams, law enforcement officers recovered a tractor and a scooter from a residence at 1910 Blue Goose Road. That investigation…
Read MoreLady Tigers Softball Wins One Loses One
Article by Jordan Morris- Last Monday, March 20, the Lexington Lady Tigers Softball Team traveled to Riverside and took on their rival Lady Panthers. The Lexington Lady Tigers watched the game slip away early and couldn’t recover in a 13-6 loss to Riverside. Kailyn Melton toed the rubber for Lexington Lady Tigers Varsity. Melton lasted…
Read MoreTraffic Accident Leads to One Injured
Article by Steve Corlew- A Lexington man faces multiple charges, and another was injured following an accident, Monday, March 27th, on East Church Street. According to Lexington Police Chief Jeff Middleton, Bryan Isbell, 60, was arrested and charged with driving under the influence-1st offense, violation of open container laws, failure to yield the right of…
Read MoreThe Lexington Tigers Defeat USJ in Close Game
Article by Jordan Morris- The Lexington Tigers Baseball Team Traveled to USJ to take on the Bruins this past Thursday, March 23. An early lead helped Lexington Tigers defeat USJ 5-4 on Thursday. Lexington Tigers scored on a walk by Kendal Quince in the first inning and a double by Owen Foster in the second…
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