Huge Crowds Turnout for Annual Free Fair
Article by Steve Corlew – A record-breaking crowd turned out for the annual Henderson County Free Fair this past week. Excellent fall weather and the free gate helped draw the attendance from neighboring…
Read MoreLHS Loses Heartbreaker, Focuses on South Side
Article by Steve Corlew – The Lexington Tigers’ focus now turns to Jackson South Side, after the Big Red saw a lead slip away in the final quarter in its 24-20 loss to…
Read MoreFive Injured in Two Vehicle Collision on Bypass
Article by Steve Corlew – Five persons were injured in a two-vehicle collision, Saturday, September 16th at Tennessee 22A and the Lexington Bypass, according to Lexington Police Chief Jeff Middleton. The accident is…
Read MoreScotts Hill Lions Defeated by McKenzie Rebels
Article by Jordan Morris- The Scotts Hill Lions football team was at home last Friday, September 15th to face off with the McKenzie Rebels. The Lions could not keep up with the Rebels in this game losing 13-43 which dropped their record to 1-4. Scotts Hill wants to get out of their losing slump and…
Read MoreObituaries for September 20, 2023
Mary Kathy Greenway Bartholomew, 53 Mattie Sue Pratt Marshall, 86 Noah Ray Powers, Jr., 41 Timothy “Tim” Ross, 62 Robert Glen White, 65 Etta Leota Woods, 92 For complete obituaries, see the September 20th edition of The Lexington Progress. Subscribe Today!
Read MoreHenderson County Man Faces Arson Charges
Article by Steve Corlew- A 30-year-old Henderson County Man faces charges following a fire on Wednesday, September 6th, on Laster Road in Huron. Robert Duane Campbell was apprehended by the Henderson County Sheriff’s Department at the scene, according to officials. Campbell was charged with arson by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation special agents on Thursday,…
Read MoreLexington Loses Close Game to North Side
Article by Jordan Morris- The Lexington Tigers football team took on the North Side Indians last Friday, September 8th, at home. The Tigers led for most of the game, but the result was a 17-18 loss for Lexington. The Tigers are now 1-3 and will look to bounce back with a win this Friday against…
Read MoreHenderson County Free Fair Opens
Article by Steve Corlew- The Henderson County Free Fair is underway as area families flock to the annual event. The weather is expected to cooperate for the remainder of the fair’s run. The fair’s free gate has been one of its main attractions, providing entertainment for all. This year the fair will run through September…
Read MoreLions Suffer Another Tough Loss to Covington
Scotts Hill High School Lions Football Photo by Dan Eason / The Lexington ProgressArticle by Jordan Morris- The Scotts Hill Lions football team traveled to Covington to face off with the Chargers last Friday, September 8th. The Lions had another rough week, losing to Covington 42-0. The Lions record is now 1-3. Scotts Hill will…
Read MoreLexington, Scotts Hill Students Begin Middle College
Article by Steve Corlew- A Middle College Program at Jackson State Community College is giving Henderson County high school students a chance to earn college credits. Twenty-eight students from Lexington High School and 10 from Scotts Hill High School are taking advantage of the new program. The program is through a state grant and on…
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