Stadium Construction on Track for ’24 Season Kickoff
Article by Steve Corlew- By this time next year, Lexington and Scotts Hill will be preparing for a new football season in redesigned and improved stadiums. While the current LHS stadium will be demolished and rebuilt at its present location, SHHS will be reconfigured along with soccer field improvements. The Henderson County Board of Education…
Read MoreObituaries For August 16, 2023, Edition
Keri Ann Gayer, 39 Gladious “G.T.” Thomas Lockhart, 88 Jo Ann Tucker White, 88 For complete obituaries, see the August 16th edition of The Lexington Progress. Subscribe Today!
Read MoreGrand Jury Hears 74 Cases, Returns 70 True Bills
Article by Steve Corlew- The Henderson County grand jury returned 70 “True” bills from the session on Tuesday, August 1st, according to the Henderson County Circuit Court Clerk’s office. Those indictment included a Henderson County man on multiple new charges of rape of a child, sexual exploitation of a minor, and aggravated sexual battery. There…
Read MoreLHS Volleyball Shows Out at Freed-Hardeman
Article by Jordan Morris- The Lexington Lady Tigers Volleyball team traveled to Freed-Hardeman this past Saturday, August 5th, to play in a preseason tournament. The Lady Tigers wants to be as sharp as they can be before the season begins August 14th. The Lady Tigers first opponent was Trinity Christian Academy, and they defeated them…
Read MoreCommunity Garden Provides Home-Grown Food for All
Article by Steve Corlew- A local church was able to secure a grant to provide freshly grown vegetables for the community at two locations in Henderson County and they plan on expanding the program next year. The grants are through Tennessee State University and next year the organizers hope to provide more than just food.…
Read MoreFootball Jamborees Set For Scotts Hill, Lexington
Article by Steve Corlew- High school football fans can get a preview of the 2023 season this Friday night as Scotts Hill and Lexington play in jamborees. Scotts Hill fans can meet the Lions, Thursday, at 7:00 p.m. at the Scotts Hill gym. The Lions will host Riverside, Friday, at 6:00 p.m. Lexington held a…
Read MoreScotts Hill Approves Raises, Water Agreement
Article by Steve Corlew- The Scotts Hill City Board approved raises for employees and a multi-agency water plan, Monday, August 7th. The board also agreed to purchase some property behind the Scotts Hill Senior Center for additional parking. Board members voted unanimously to give employees a dollar an hour pay increase. Alderman Jeremy Creasy was…
Read MoreHenderson County North Football
The 2023 preseason has ended for the Henderson County North Tigers. After good performances in the Martin Jamboree against Dyersburg, the McKenzie Jamboree against Greenfield, and a competitive scrimmage with Hardin County, the Big Red Tigers are ready to roll into the 2023 season. The Tigers defense showed to be strong in the preseason giving…
Read MoreObituaries For August 9, 2023 Edition
Vernell White Johnson, 82 Helen Lindsey, 77 Earl Wayne Renfroe, 81 Aaron Elizabeth “Libby” Conway Roach, 78 Woody Tubbs, 80 Toby Wayne Vowell, 68 Joan Marie Phillips Wyatt, 81 For complete obituaries, see the August 9th edition of The Lexington Progress. Subscribe Today!
Read MoreLexington Audits Discussed, Improvement Recommended
Article by Steve Corlew- The Lexington City Board learned it may not have had a good grasp on the city’s finances during the previous years, but improvements are being made. Mark Godwin, of Godwin & Associates, PLLC, told aldermen that the city had multiple issues with the 2021-22 audits of the general fund, gas, and…
Read More