LHS Volleyball Undefeated Against all District Opponents
Article by Jordan Morris- The Lexington High School volleyball program has had an exceptional season so far. The team played three games this past week, and two of the three were district games. The Lady Tigers went 2-1 and kept their perfect record against district teams. Lexington’s overall record is now 15-6 with a flawless…
Read MoreObituaries For September 13, 2023, Edition
Malcolm Lee “Mack” Anglin, 94 Shelby Jean Denison, 86 June Milam Moore, 90 Mark Smith, 67 Katie Lou Wilson, 90 For complete obituaries, see the September 13th edition of The Lexington Progress. Subscribe Today!
Read MoreTwo Sentenced in 2019 Madison County Murder
Article by Steve Corlew- A Lexington man and a Madison County woman have been convicted and sentenced in connection with the 2019 murder of a Madison County man. Robert James Tipler, 34, was sentenced to life in prison for first-degree murder and 10 years for possession of a firearm as a convicted felon, on July…
Read MoreLexington Tigers Fall to Crocket County Cavaliers
Article by Jordan Morris- The Lexington High School football program traveled to Crockett County last Friday, September 1st. The Tigers kept the game close until the fourth quarter, when the Cavaliers increased their lead from seven points to 27 points. The final score of the game was 37-10, with the Tigers on the losing side.…
Read MoreSchool Safety Awareness Increase, Along with Resources
Article by Steve Corlew- It is useful, anonymous, and provides a way to help keep students safe in school. However, until recently, the SafeTN app has not been widely known. School officials and the state are trying to get the word out. One of the key features of the app is that it is totally…
Read MoreScotts Hill Lions Struggle Against Westview
Article by Jordan Morris- The Scott Hill Lions football club traveled to Martin, Tennessee, to take on the Westview Chargers this past Friday, September 1st. The Lions had a rough game, not being able to put any points on the scoreboard in a 42-0 loss. Scotts Hill will head to Covington High School this Friday,…
Read MoreFamily Justice Center to be a One Stop Shop for Domestic Abuse Victims
Article by Steve Corlew- A Henderson County Family Justice Center is beginning to take shape and will be providing services to domestic abuse victims. In December 2022, the Henderson County Commission approved a 3-year Justice Assistance Grant that includes a $3,500 per year match from the county. Joe T. Wood helped the county secure the…
Read MoreLMS Minutemen Defeat HCN Tigers
Article by Jordan Morris- HCN would receive the opening kickoff and be throttled by LMS’s defense. After punting, LMS would take over at midfield. LMS would put together a long drive, but HCN’s defense would make a stand, stopping LMS inside the 5-yard line. After two unsuccessful runs inside their own 5, HCN would take…
Read MoreObituaries For September 6, 2023, Edition
Lorene Maness, 90 James W. McKee, 85 Moetta Melton, 82 James (Jimmy) Lyle Petty, Jr., 59 Bonnie Ward, 76 Doc Wright Woodard, 80 Renate Weiss Woods, 85 For complete obituaries, see the September 6th edition of The Lexington Progress. Subscribe Today!
Read MoreAlderman Approve Shredder, Discuss Sidewalk Construction
Article by Steve Corlew- The Lexington City Board approved the financing of a $1 million solid waste shedder during the board’s monthly session, August 28th. The board worked through a lengthy agenda, discussing such issues as the sidewalk improvements, police retention, and food trucks. A month earlier, the financing proposal for the solid waste shredder…
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