Obituaries for November 1, 2023
Bertha Lorene Cagle, 88 Vickie Lou Johnson, 63 Jackie Don Little, 87 Barbara Ann Manley 53 Edith Raymelle Middleton 78 Anna Lee Stanfill, 87 George Tillman Stewart, Jr., 80 Monte Gene Wilks, 72, Danny Wooley, 73 For complete obituaries, see the November 1st edition of The Lexington Progress. Subscribe Today!
Read MoreMystery Continues into Sardis Couples Disappearance
Article by Steve Corlew- The mystery of a Sardis couple’s disappearance deepens as the Henderson County Sheriff’s Office investigators continue their probe. According to Henderson County Sheriff Brian Duke, his investigators have many questions, but few answers at this stage of the investigation. “It is just strange,” Sheriff Duke said. Currently there are… For complete…
Read MoreScotts Hill Lions Win Close Game Over McNairy
Article by Jordan Morris- The Scotts Hill Lions football team hosted McNairy last Thursday, October 26th. The game was back and forth between the two teams. However, the Lions came out on top with a final score of 34-27. The Lions improved their record to 3-7 to finish out the season. In the first quarter,…
Read MoreSardis, Montgomery Basketball Game Played at Historic Time
Article by Steve Corlew and Judith Willis- It was a period in history when Tennessee schools were beginning to integrate, and high school sports were no exception. The Tennessee Secondary Schools Athletic Association, the state governing body for sports in white schools, had begun discussions on desegregation in 1964 with the Tennessee High School Athletic…
Read MoreTigers Suffer Tough Loss to Hardin County
Article by Jordan Morris- The Lexington Tigers football team traveled to Hardin County and played their last game of the regular season this past Friday, October 27th. The Tigers lost the game 35-31, with a controversial call helping decide the game. Lexington will travel to play Pearl Cohn this Friday, November 3rd. The game will…
Read MoreSearch Continues for Missing Sardis Couple
By Steve Corlew steve@lexingtonprogress.com The search for a missing Sardis couple continues as state and local law enforcement agencies are seeking help in locating the couple. The Henderson County Sheriff’s office released a flyers Tuesday evening seeking the public’s help in finding Kevin and Felicia Perry. Felicia Perry, a 52-year-old white female, is 5’7” tall,…
Read MoreTragic Accident Claims Two Lives, Man Faces Multiple Charges
Article by Steve Corlew- A Lexington man faces multiple charges stemming from an accident that claimed two lives this past week. Nolen Turner, 11, died Wednesday, night, October 18th from his injuries he received in the accident that evening. His mother, Courtney Turner, 33, passed away in a Nashville hospital early Sunday evening. Nolen’s seven-year-old…
Read MoreLHS Tiger Win Season Win Secures Post Season Game
Article by Jordan Morris- The Lexington Tiger football team traveled to Chester County to face off with the Eagles this past Friday, October 20th. The two teams were fighting for a spot in the postseason. The Tigers would come out on top of a very close game with a final score of 17-14 and bump…
Read MoreLexNet Advances, LES Creates Website for Broadband
Article by Steve Corlew- A new website has premiered to give Lexington Electric System customers updates on the new LexNet Broadband Service. While service will not be available for another two months, it will give LES customers a chance to see when service is coming to their area. By checking on service availability, customers will…
Read MoreScotts Hill Lions Lose Close Game to Bolivar
Article by Jordan Morris- The Scotts Hill Lions football team traveled to Boliver this past Friday, October 20th. The Lions were ahead in the ball game until the fourth quarter in the 28-21 loss. The Lions’ record is now 2-7 for the season. Scotts Hill will now look forward to the game this week against…
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