Lexington Tigers Continue Preparing for Season Opener
Article by Jordan Morris With the start of the 2026 high school football season quickly approaching, the Lexington Tigers continue putting in the work as they prepare for kickoff. With just two weeks remaining before the annual jamborees, the Tigers are taking advantage of every opportunity to sharpen their skills before opening night. Last week,…
Read MoreDangerous Intersection Continues to Plague Lexington
Article by Steve Corlew Officials have added more traffic patrols, installed rubble strips, flashing lights, larger “stop” signs, and “High Crash Area” signs but the intersection of Tennessee 22A and the bypass (Tennessee 459) continues to be dangerous. The latest accident occurred on Friday night, July 24th, before 7:00 p.m. and taxed the resources of…
Read MoreLexington Asks Court to Dismiss Lawsuit
Article by Steve Corlew The attorneys for the individual defendants in the lawsuit filed by former City Recorder Cody Wood are seeking to be dismissed from the lawsuit which was filed just over a month ago. The city’s attorneys responded to the lawsuit this past week, filing an answer to the original complaint, a motion…
Read MoreObituaries July 29, 2026
Melissa Gail Aldridge, 57 Ruth Ann Blankenship, 86 Virginia Lee Easley, 78 Samuel William Moffitt, 83 Emily Ernst Royal, 47 For complete obituaries, see the July 29th edition of the Lexington Progress. Subscribe Today!
Read MoreParents and Educators Prepare for Back-to-School
Article by Steve Corlew It is that time of year again and educators, parents and students are all preparing for Back-to-School. The Henderson County Health Department will host a Back-to-School vaccination event on Tuesday, July 28th, at 198 College Drive. No appointment is needed but parents need to… For complete coverage, see the July 22nd…
Read MoreNight of Champions Focuses on Faith and Football
Article by Steve Corlew ootball players from eight local high school and junior high school teams listened to Tennessee Titan, Tyjae Armon Spears talk about his faith and football experiences during the 9th annual Night of Champions hosted by the Lexington First Baptist Church on Friday, July 17th. The Night of Champions is a… For…
Read MoreChief Deputy Honored for Over 40 Years of Service
Article by Steve Corlew Henderson County Sheriff’s Department Chief Deputy, Larry Stegall, was honored by the county commission for over 40 years of service at the July 14th meeting. The commission also honored all… For complete coverage, see the July 22nd edition of the Lexington Progress. Subscribe Today!
Read MoreBoard of Education Approves Construction
Article by Steve Corlew The Henderson County Board of Education approved the construction of a new greenhouses for county high schools as part of the Innovated Schools Model Grant. A new greenhouse will be built at… For complete coverage, see the July 22nd edition of the Lexington Progress. Subscribe Today!
Read MoreTigers, Lions Hit the Road for Summer Work
Article by Jordan Morris The summer work continued for Henderson County’s high school football programs last Thursday, July 16, as both Scotts Hill and Lexington hit the road to compete against outside competition in preparation for the upcoming 2026 season. Scotts Hill traveled to… For complete coverage, see the July 22nd edition of the Lexington…
Read MoreObituaries July 22, 2026
Eliseo Frutis, 59 James “J. W.” Gurley, 91 Nicky Glen Hopper, 71 James Abraham “Abie” Houston, 83 Dalton Lynn “Big Hog” Reeves, 86 James Presley “Pete” Renfroe, 81 Mary Ann Rhodes, 63 Sara Thomas, 88 Mandy West, 48 Johnny Wayne Wilson, 66 For complete obituaries, see the July 22nd edition of the Lexington Progress. Subscribe…
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