Scotts Hill Lions Football Participate in 7-on-7 with Perry County & Hardin County
Article by Jordan Morris- The Scotts Hill Lions Football Program participated in two 7-on-7’s a couple of weeks ago. The Lions traveled to both Perry County and Hardin County for the teams to get some practice runs. The goal for these teams is to get some reps closer to game speed against actual competition. The…
Read MoreJuly 1 Brought New Laws to Tennesseans
Tennesseans face several new laws passed by the Tennessee General Assembly that took effect Saturday, July 1. Prohibits sale of tattoo’s or piercing to minors As enacted, this law would prohibit the sale or distribution of tattoo and body piercing paraphernalia to minors. Such sale or distribution would be a Class A misdemeanor. The…
Read MoreDuke Named Jackson All West Tennessee Player
Jackson Sun has named Mykenzi Duke, a LHS graduate and Austin Peay State University signee, as Jackson Sun All-West Tennessee player of the year. Duke has broken multiple school and state records during her career at LHS. Subscribe Today!
Read MoreObituaries For July 5, 2023 Edition
Bobby Joe Britt, 79 Charlene Brown Hart, 74 Alma Louise Hicks, 97 Judith Anita Wooten Mitchell, 72 Ruby Aline Watkins, 89 For complete obituaries, see the July 5th edition of The Lexington Progress. Subscribe Today!
Read More10th Annual Tractor Pull Brings Large Crowd
Article by Jordan Morris- The Young Farmers & Ranchers of Henderson County held their 10th Annual Truck and Tractor Pull at the old airport in Lexington on Saturday evening, June 24, 2023. Henderson County Fire Department Station #9 provided the concessions. There was an outstanding show in each of the competitions, with the following participants…
Read MoreDyer Stresses Life Lessons as He Coaches Baseball
Article by Steve Corlew- Brad Dyer is not just trying to make his team better young baseball players, but he is trying to make them better young men in the community. Speaking before the Lexington Rotary Club, June 20th, the Lexington High School baseball coach said life lessons and building a culture were important. Dyer…
Read MoreLexington Bypass Opens June 29th After Many Delays
Article by Steve Corlew- After months of waiting, road closures, detours and delays, the Lexington bypass will finally open on Thursday, June 29th. The Tennessee Department of Transportation is urging motorists to watch and obey the new traffic signals. Jones Brothers Construction was awarded the $36 million project in December of 2019 and the bypass…
Read MoreLexington Tigers Football Participate in 7-on-7 with Adamsville
Article by Jordan Morris- The Lexington Tigers Football Program participated in their first 7-on-7 Last Monday, June 19. Adamsville came into town for both the teams to get some practice runs. The goal for these teams is to get some reps closer to game speed against actual competition. The two teams got to see how…
Read MoreFestival of the Lakes Event Schedule
Article by Steve Corlew- Former Miss America, Kellye Cash and fireworks will highlight this year’s Festival of the Lakes at Beech Lake. The Henderson County Chamber of Commerce is also planning beauty pageants, food trucks, and boat parade for the annual event. Kellye Cash, the 1986 Miss Tennessee, and 1987 Miss America will bring her…
Read MoreObituaries For June 28, 2023 Edition
Zachary Neil Baker, 30 Bobby Eugene Bingham, 89 Michael Shannon Burton, 44 Charlotte Ann Caldwell, 82 Lynnie (Lynn) Belle Crownover Fruchey, 97 David Earl Gordan, 66 Wesley Earl Jones, 38 Ronnie Maness, 68 Terry N. Tucker, 84 Orbie Lee Woods, 84 For complete obituaries, see the June 28th edition of The Lexington Progress. Subscribe Today!
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