LHS 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 MoreLHS Prepares for Season, Coaches Have Reunion
Article by Steve Corlew- It was a homecoming for Dyersburg’s Coach Bart Stowe. His team faced Lexington’s Big Red on the field bearing his father’s name in a pre-season scrimmage, Friday, July 28th. Both teams were preparing for the 2023 season. Dyersburg does not meet Lexington in the regular season. “It is like a homecoming.…
Read MoreCircle of Hope Telethon
Article by Steve Corlew- The Circle of Hope Telethon will celebrate 40 years of raising awareness and money for the prevention of child abuse, when it airs August 13th, on WBBJ-TV. The Lexington center was the second established satellite center created. For over 40 years, it has been serving families in Henderson County. Carl Perkins…
Read MoreLexington Senior Little League Place 3rd in the Southeast Regional
Article by Jordan Morris- The Senior Little League team traveled to Tampa, Florida to compete in the Southeast Regional Tournament to represent Tennessee. The goal was to win and make it to the world series. These young men worked extremely hard to get to this point and were thrilled to represent their state. The first…
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