Can it be Fixed? TDOT Officials Reviewing Options on Lexington Bypass/22A
Article by Steve Corlew- Officials with the Tennessee Department of Transportation met with local mayors, emergency responders, and law enforcement leaders concerning the dangerous intersection of Lexington Bypass (SR459) and Tennessee 22A, Monday afternoon, September 25th. While no immediate solution was offered, state officials said they will begin looking at ways fix the high accident…
Read MoreLexington High School Tigers Get Back In the Win Column
Article by Jordan Morris- The Lexington Tigers football team traveled to Jackson, TN, to take on the South Side Hawks this past week. The Tigers improved their record to 2-4 with a 35-14 win over the Hawks. Lexington plans on adding another win this week at their homecoming against Manassas. This Friday, Homecoming will begin…
Read MoreGrand Jury Hears 45 Cases, Returns 41 True Bills
Article by Steve Corlew- The Henderson County grand jury returned 41 “True” bills from the session on Monday, September 18th, according to the Henderson County Circuit Court Clerk’s office. The grand jury returned four “no true” bills and one was case was not presented. One indictment was sealed. Areba A. Clark, possession of… For complete…
Read MoreLMS vs. Bolivar Central
Article by Jordan Morris- The Lexington Middle School Minutemen took on Bolivar Central last Thursday, September 21st, for their homecoming game. The Minutemen dominated the Tigers with a final score of 28-6 to improve their record of 6-1. The Minutemen’s last game will be this Thursday at 6:30 p.m. against Decatur County. In the first…
Read MoreObituaries for September 27, 2023
Allen F. Blankenship, 85 Washington Odean Fesmire, 92 Wilma Dean Western McPeake, 94 Zula Mae James White, 91 For complete obituaries, see the September 27th edition of The Lexington Progress. Subscribe Today!
Read MoreCommission Approves Budget Transfers, Office Renovations
Article by Steve Corlew – The Henderson County Commission approved budget transfers, raising supervisor salaries at the Henderson County Sheriff’s office on Tuesday, September 12th. Commissioners also postponed action on the…
Read MoreLady Lions Volleyball Team Collects Two Wins
Article by Jordan Morris – The Scotts Hill Lady Lions volleyball team had a good week. The Lady Lions played three games this past week. The first opponent that Scotts Hill faced was…
Read MoreHuge 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…
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