National Guard Received Escort as Troops Deploy
Article by Steve Corlew- Over 150 members of the Tennessee National Guard’s 251st Military Police Company received an escort through Lexington, Thursday, May 18th, on their way to Europe. Lexington and Savannah Police Departments, Tennessee Highway Patrol, Henderson County Sheriff’s Department, and Hardin County Fire Department officials escorted busses taking the troops to Memphis International…
Read MoreScotts Hill Lady Lions are Headed to Murfreesboro, Named Runner-up in Sub-State
Article by Jordan Morris- The Scotts Hill Lady Lions Softball Program is state bound. This will be their first time back since 2017. The Lady Lions will be looking to make a run this week and ultimately to be crowned as champions. The Scotts Hill Lady Lions started the regional tournament off by facing Trezevant.…
Read MoreBoard of Equalization to Examine Property Appraisals
Article by Steve Corlew- The Henderson County Board of Equalization will hear appeals on the recent property assessments June 5th through the 16th. The 2023 property assessments caught many off-guard as property values rose dramatically. Property tax rates will be established by a county equalization board and adopted by the county commission and each of…
Read MoreLHS Track Team’s Chase Roberson State Bound
Article by Jordan Morris- Chase Roberson has another great year for Lexington High School’s Track Team. Roberson is now heading to the state tournament to compete for his second consecutive year. Coach Danny Kizer will now be making his fifth appearance at the state tournament as the coach of Lexington’s Track Team. Roberson is looking…
Read MoreSchool Board Schedules Budget Work Session
Article by Steve Corlew- The Henderson County Board of Education has tentatively set Tuesday 30th as a work session on the proposed 2023-24 budget. At the board’s session, May 18th, Director of Schools Danny Beecham reviewed the proposed budget. The budget includes increased funding for salaries, school safety, building improvements, and educational programs. “All through…
Read MoreLHS Tennis Season Comes to an End
It’s been another strong year for the LHS Tennis Program. Both the boys’ and girls’ teams finished the season with a district record of 6-1 and an overall record of 8-2. The girls’ team finished district runners-up. The boys’ team were district champions and traveled to Nashville to play Springfield for the region championship where…
Read MoreObituaries For May 24, 2023 Edition
Amber Nicole Blankenship, 38 Billy “Joe Bob” Caldwell, 49 Bobby Lynn Davis, 64 Shirley Lewis, 78 Stanley W. Middleton, 96 Mary Enochs Miltenberger, 93 Mary Ann Plunk, 79 Terry Ray Sherwood, 60 For complete obituaries, see the May 24th edition of The Lexington Progress. Subscribe Today!
Read MoreTDOT Gives Status Report On Henderson County Projects
Article by Steve Corlew- The Tennessee Department of Transportation has given a status report on several projects in Henderson County. Work continues on the Lexington Bypass (SR-459) that connects U.S. 412 West with Tennessee 22 South. Crews were busy installing new traffic signals at the intersections on Tennessee 22 South (South Broad Street) and on…
Read MoreScotts Hill Lady Lions get Runner-up in District Tournament
Article by Jordan Morris- The Scotts Hill Lady Lions Softball Team played their second game of the district tournament Last Monday, May 8. The Lady Lions took on their rival Riverside Lady Panthers. The Scotts Hill Lady Lions snagged a late lead and defeated Riverside 10-9 last Monday, and to head to the championship round.…
Read MoreCommission Approved SWTDD Contract, Hears Resident’s Input
Article by Steve Corlew- The Henderson County Commission took another step in controlling developments during its brief session, Tuesday, May 9th. Commissioners also heard from residents on the recent property assessment, a private road, and school safety. Commissioners voted 13-1 to contract with the Southwest Development District (SWTDD) for planning services. Commissioner Jeff James cast…
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