TBI Warns of Dangerous New Drugs
Article by Steve Corlew- The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is warning citizens about a host of dangerous new drugs associated with fentanyl. Last Wednesday July 19th, Mike Lyttle, Assistant Director of the TBI’s Forensic Services Division, provided members of the media with a list of the 10 most common drugs being tested by the agency,…
Read MoreTN and Cross Creeks National Wildlife Refuge Announces Season Dates and Regulations for the Upcoming 2023/2024 Hunt Program
Article Submitted- While most people are out enjoying their summer and its warm weather activities, hunters are already gearing up for shorter days and colder weather. The Tennessee and Cross Creeks National Wildlife Refuges (NWR) have released the 2023/2024 Hunting Regulations. For the Tennessee NWR, crow and dove hunting are open same as statewide seasons…
Read MoreObituaries For July 26, 2023 Edition
Neasha Bonee, 51 David Carroll Davis, 76 Brenda Jones Douglas, 74 Jerry Wayne James, 82 For complete obituaries, see the July 26th edition of The Lexington Progress. Subscribe Today!
Read MoreLet the Sunshine In, Solar Proposed To Save on School Energy Cost
Article by Steve Corlew- A solar energy company with local ties made a cost savings proposal to the Henderson County Board of Education, Thursday, July 14th. Good Idea Solar is planning to build a solar farm west of Lexington, near the Sand Ridge Baptist Church and an existing Lexington Electric System substation. The solar farm…
Read MoreTitan’s Willis Encourages Local Players to Avoid Pressures of Life
Article by Steve Corlew- Tennessee Titan Quarterback Malik Willis met with about 580 local high school and middle school football players at the Lexington First Baptist Church’s annual Night of Champions, Friday, July 14th. The event is sponsored by the Tennessee Baptist Mission Board, and held around the state. Lexington FBC’s Dr. Clay Hallmark spoke…
Read MoreWalking Horse Show Welcomes Equestrians and Enthusiasts
Article by Steve Corlew- The skies cleared and the 24th annual Ruritan Club’s Walking Horse Show at Parker’s Crossroads city park proved to be a big success. The event is hosted annually to raise money to help meet community needs. This year’s event was dedicated to the memory of Sammy Cagle, Billy Max Woods, and…
Read MoreState Record for a Blue Catfish Caught
NASHVILLE — The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency has confirmed a new state record for a blue catfish caught by the same man who held the previous record set just last year. Micka Burkhart landed the huge fish on Barkley Reservoir in Stewart County. It hit the scales at… For complete coverage, see the July 19th…
Read MoreBudget Amendments, Tax Rate Discussed
Article by Steve Corlew- The Henderson County Commission approved a tax rate and put off several of the county’s needs during a brief session Tuesday, July 11th. Commissioners voted 12-2 to approve the new equalized tax rate of $1.4578 per $100 assessment and a county fire district tax rate of $0.1237 per $100 assessment. Commissioners…
Read MoreBird Competes in State-Wide Ultramarathon
Article by Steve Corlew- A Lexington native and Union City banker, Matthew Bird competed in an ultra-marathon that took runners from the Mississippi River near Hickman County, KY to the top of Sand Mountain in Georgia. The Last Vol State Race is not your normal marathon. It is a 500K (314 miles) test of endurance…
Read MoreObituaries For July 19, 2023 Edition
Nancy Ann Anderson, 56 Jerry Wane Broadway, 84 Noretta White Crowe, 86 Randy Lee Eason Jr., 37 John “Boo” Grissom, 54 Jeff Hamm, 82 Johnny Kelly, 84 Jeff Walker, 67 Kaye Stanley Wellard, 91 Kathleen A. Wetterman, 53 For complete obituaries, see the July 19th edition of The Lexington Progress. Subscribe Today!
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