Memorial Day Closing
Lexington Progress will be closed Monday, May 25th in observance of Memorial Day. Please note the deadline for next week’s edition, May 27th, will be this Friday, May 22nd at 4 p.m. Have a safe and happy Memorial Day weekend.
Read MoreLions Clinch State Tournament Berth with Dominant Substate Wins
Article by Jordan Morris The Scotts Hill Lions are headed to the TSSAA Class 2A State Baseball Tournament after turning in two impressive performances in the Substate round Thursday. Scotts Hill opened the day with a 14-0 victory over… For complete coverage, see the May 20th edition of the Lexington Progress. Subscribe Today!
Read MoreStar of Life Award Presented to First Responders
Article by Steve Corlew A granddaughter’s quick action and the emergency response of Henderson County First Responders resulted in the saving of a life and the awarding of a “Star of Life” recently. Last year, a Henderson County man had a “sinkable episode” which turned into a cardiac arrest. Luckily his teenage granddaughter was there,…
Read MoreLady Lions Punch Ticket to State Tournament
Article by Jordan Morris The Scotts Hill Lady Lions are headed to the TSSAA Class 2A State Softball Tournament after an impressive three-game run in the Substate round. Scotts Hill opened the week Monday, May 11 with a 12-5 victory over Union City. The Lady Lions collected… For complete coverage, see the May 20th edition…
Read MoreIndustrial Development Board Explores Land Sale
Article by Steve Corlew The Lexington Industrial Development Board (IDB) discussed the possible sell of property in the Timberlake Industrial Park, the development of the board’s website, and an equipment lease during its meeting on Thursday, May 14th, at noon. The Industrial Development Board meets only when it has business and was established… For complete…
Read MoreChandler Retires After Chasing The Golden Basketball for 43 Years
Article by Jordan Morris Scotts Hill High School’s Tracy Chandler is stepping away from the basketball court after 43 years of coaching middle school and high school girls. Former players, school and community leaders and fans came out to honor the coach on Sunday, May 17th. They presented him with… For complete coverage, see the…
Read MoreCORRECTION – School Board Executive Session
Article by Steve Corlew The Henderson County Board of Education executive session with attorney Jack Hinson on Thursday, May 14th did not have anything to do with the Scotts Hill graduation issues as reported in the May 20th edition. The session covered another legal matter. We apologize for this error.
Read MoreObituaries May 20, 2026
Carolyn Sumler Camper, 79 Terry Houston Greenway, 68 Kenneth Owen Hambert, 70 Barry Powers, 68 Jean Ellen Roberts, 79 For complete obituaries, see the May 20th edition of the Lexington Progress. Subscribe Today!
Read MoreTigers Finish as District Runner-Up, Reach Region Tournament
Article by Jordan Morris The Lexington Tigers battled through postseason play last week, finishing as district runner-up and advancing to the Region Tournament before their season came to an end. Lexington opened the week on Monday with a 6-0 loss to… For complete coverage, see the May 13th edition of the Lexington Progress. Subscribe Today!
Read MoreClass of 2026 Top Seniors Announced
Henderson County high schools celebrated Class of 2026 graduation last week. Scotts Hill High School held its graduation ceremony on Thursday, May 7, in the gymnasium. The SHHS Valedictorian for the 2026 graduating class is… For complete coverage, see the May 13th edition of the Lexington Progress. Subscribe Today!
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