Obituaries 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!
Read MoreMosier Loved “Old Glory” and His Country
Article by Steve Corlew- He loved “Old Glory,” his country, and veterans. Eugene “Sonny” Mosier will be honored and remembered not only for his service to the country, but for his service to other veterans. If you had ever met Sonny, you would understand. He was a fixture among American Legion members, not only at…
Read MoreMason Taylor Named LHS Lady Tigers Softball Coach
Article by Jordan Morris- The Lexington High School Softball Program officially selected their new head coach this past Tuesday, June 13. Mason Taylor has been named as the head softball coach of the Lexington Lady Tigers Softball Team for the 2023-2024 season. Mason Taylor was born and raised in Jackson, Tennessee, and is married to…
Read MoreHamburger and Hot Rod Nationals This Weekend
Article by Steve Corlew- This year’s 5th annual Hamburger and Hot Rod Nationals will feature Daniel Barkley, “Mr. Hot Wheels”, and his Hot Wheels Truck, June 24th at Parkers Crossroads city park. The park is located at I-40 and Tennessee 22 North in Parkers Crossroads. The event features classic cars, food, and entertainment with gates…
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