Lexington Tigers Play in Classic over the Holiday Weekend
Article by Jordan Morris- The Lexington Tigers basketball team traveled to Hardin County to play two games on December 21st and 22nd. The Tigers took on Adamsville and Frank Hughes High School. The Tigers defeated Adamsville but were bested by Frank Hughes. On December 21st, the Tigers faced off with Adamsville. In the first quarter,…
Read MoreLooking Back on 2023, a Year with Many Changes
Article by Steve Corlew- As we say goodbye to 2023 and look forward to 2024, the pages of The Lexington Progress tell the local stories of celebration, life’s achievements, political controversies, and mystery. We started 2023 with a celebration of the New Year and ended with holiday fun, cheer, and praise. There were also some…
Read MoreObituaries for January 3rd, 2024
Deborah Lynn Fesmire, 69 Lois Ann Fleming, 77 Marcia Damron Gallardo, 77 Iris Louise Hehe, 76 Jo Anne Hutchinson, 90 Earl Ray Myracle, 71 Diana Lee O”Guin, 71 Malcolm Leon Smith, 59 For complete obituaries, see the January 3rd edition of The Lexington Progress. Subscribe Today!
Read MoreGrants help Improve Scotts Hill’s Community Life
Article by Steve Corlew- Town of Scotts Hill has received several grants this year ranging from sidewalks, water improvements, arts, and fire equipment. A variety of sources are helping fund improvements in Scotts Hill. The grants received this year include a $509,578 grant for telemetry of the town’s water system; a $1,133,982.32 Tennessee Department of…
Read MoreScotts Hill Lady Lions Lose Close Game to Camden
Article by Jordan Morris- The Scotts Hill Lady Lions basketball team played one game before Christmas break last week. The Lions faced-off with the Camden Lady Lions. The Lady Lions were unable to take down Camden. Scotts Hill’s record is now four wins and six losses for the season. The first game was on Monday,…
Read MoreSheriff’s Department Offering New Year’s Rides
Article by Steve Corlew- The Henderson County Sheriff’s Department wants to help people make it home safe during the New Year’s Eve holidays. According to Henderson County Sheriff Brian Duke, they will offer free rides starting at 6:00 p.m. New Years Eve and it will continue until everyone is home safe. “We want to make…
Read MoreLexington Tigers Fall Short to Rival Panthers
Article by Jordan Morris- The Lexington Tigers basketball team played one final game before the Christmas break. The Tigers took on their rival Riverside Panthers. The Tigers came up short against the Panthers, and their record dropped to 3-5 on the season. Last Tuesday, December 19th, the Tigers faced off with the Riverside. In the…
Read MoreDeputies Make History with First All-Female Shift
Article by Steve Corlew- It happened by accident, but recently the Henderson County Sheriff’s Office had its first all-female shift in the department’s history. Captain Victor Stanford wanted some time off so investigator Amber Wood donned her uniform and stepped in as… For complete coverage, see the December 27th edition of The Lexington Progress. Subscribe…
Read MoreScotts Hill Lions Suffer Big Loss to Camden
Article by Jordan Morris- The Scotts Hill Lions basketball team played one game before Christmas break last week. The Lions faced-off with the Camden Lions. The Lions were unable to collect a win over Camden, and their record is now two wins and eight losses for the season. The first game last week was on…
Read MoreStanford is Considered the Father of County Fire Department
Article by Steve Corlew- Among firefighters in Henderson County and the state of Tennessee, Mike Stanford is considered the father of the county fire department. One young fireman came home recently and told his father that he fought fire with a legend. A former chief of the department, Stanford, 87, was there at the beginning.…
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