Lexington Bypass Accident Injures Three
Article by Steve Corlew- Three people were injured in a two-vehicle accident at the intersection of Tennessee 22A and TN459 on Friday morning, November 11th, according to the Lexington Police Department. Susie O. Smith, 69, was driving a 2023 Chevrolet Blazer northbound on Tennessee 22A attempting to cross TN459 when the accident occurred. A passenger,…
Read More2023-24 Gun Hunting Season for Deer Opens on November 18
— Tennessee’s 2023-24 statewide gun hunting season for deer opens Saturday, Nov. 18. The season traditionally opens each year on the Saturday prior to Thanksgiving. During gun season, sportsmen may also use muzzleloaders or archery equipment. The statewide bag limit for antlered bucks is two. No more than one antlered deer may be taken per…
Read MoreLexNet to Bring High Speed Internet Service to LES
Article by Steve Corlew- Work is moving quickly as the Lexington Electric System’s LexNet Fiber service is being installed across the system. One way to tell if they are working in your area is a new sign workers will deploy as they progress. A “Broadband Internet Under Construction” sign will be used to indicate the…
Read MoreObituaries for November 15, 2023
Freddie Coleman, 76 Rita Jane Grissom, 77 Rebecca Ann Hayes, 88 Debbie Jo Johnson, 63 Tammy Bailey Rich, 57 Marie Hughes Singleton, 97 Lois Yoebstl, 80 For complete obituaries, see the November 15th edition of The Lexington Progress. Subscribe Today!
Read MoreVeteran’s Day Not Just About Men
Article by Steve Corlew- Women are sometimes overlooked on Veteran’s Day. There are not many women veterans in local and area organizations, however the spouses and significant others give their full support. A goal of Tennessee Department Commander Lanny Culver is for American Legion Posts across the state to recruit more female veterans. “Recruiting women…
Read MoreMiddle School Students Participate in All-Star Game
Article by Jordan Morris- On Saturday, November 4th, local football players from Henderson County North and South, along with Lexington Middle School, competed in the Centennial Bank Middle School All-Star football game in Atwood, Tennessee. The game was made up of twenty-four schools divided into a North and South team. Henderson County and Lexington were…
Read MoreScotts Hill Adopts New Tax Rate in Henderson County
Article by Steve Corlew- The Scotts Hill City Board gave final approval to a new property tax rate for Henderson County residents on Monday, November 6th. The board approved a rate of 0.5925 per $100 assessment. Property owners will see a slight increase in their city taxes. The equalized rate after property reappraisal would have…
Read MoreLHS Cross Country Season Ends at State
Article by Jordan Morris- The LHS cross country teams ended their season last Friday when they participated in the TSSAA State Championship meet at Sanders Ferry Park in Hendersonville. The meet saw both the girls and the boys’ teams participate in the same year for what is believed to be the… For complete coverage, see…
Read MoreRegional Water Grant Awarded
Article by Steve Corlew- Lexington, Scotts Hill, and Sardis will benefit from a $16 million Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) grant to improve the water system in the southern part of Henderson County. The grant was part of a $100 million competitive grant being offered statewide. Money from the…
Read MoreObituaries for November 8, 2023
Roy Alexander, 73 Jack Amburn, 82 Mary Anne Howell Atherton, 89 Clark Blankenship, 77 Jimmy “Budgy” Little, 86 Jerry E Moody, 91 Amber Nichole New, 44 Helen Pope, 90 Frances Fronabarger Tate, 98 Guyron Wayne Williams, 72 For complete obituaries, see the November 8th edition of The Lexington Progress. Subscribe Today!
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