Obituaries For June 14, 2023 Edition
Steve Alexander, 52 Katherine Armes, 90 Ronald Richard Buddie, 74 Dorothy A. Maness, 83 Jake Walker Melton, 11 Amanda Lou Holmes Moore 91 Randy Keith Scott, 70 Clessie Mae Hayes Stovall, 90 Peggy Johnson Wray, 72 For complete obituaries, see the June 14th edition of The Lexington Progress. Subscribe Today!
Read MoreSunset Symphony Took Audience Around the World
Article by Steve Corlew- The Jackson Symphony’s performance at the Henderson County Chamber’s Sunset Symphony took the audience around the world with a variety of music, Sunday, June 4th. Concert goers from across the county were treated to Symphony on the Move performance on the courthouse lawn. This was one of several “pop-up” concerts being…
Read MoreHenderson County Softball Players Participate in West Tennessee All-Star Game
Article by Jordan Morris- Henderson County Softball had five players selected for the West TN All-stars. Three players were selected from Lexington High School and two players were selected from Scotts Hill High School. Mykenzi Duke, Brooklyn Wood, and Marley Maness were the three participants for the Lady Tigers. The two Lady Lions players were…
Read MoreHenderson County Man Indicted on Fentanyl Charges
Article by Steve Corlew- The Lexington Police Department arrested a Henderson County man Monday, June 5th, after he was indicted by the grand jury last week following a drug investigation. LPD officers made a traffic stop and arrested Decota Harmon, 37, and he is being held without bond at the Henderson County Justice Center. On…
Read MoreTigers & Lions Kick-off Football Spring Practice
Lexington High School Tigers Football Photo by Phil Blakley / The Lexington Progress Article by Jordan Morris- Football in Henderson County is only a couple of months away. The football season is slowly approaching for both the Scotts Hill Lions and Lexington Tigers. The coaches and young men are hard at work preparing for their…
Read MoreLexington Board Talks Employee Raises, Garbage Fee Increase
Article by Steve Corlew- The Lexington City Board has started work on the 2023-24 fiscal year budgets with approval of employee pay raises and a garbage fee increase. Meeting Thursday, June 1st, aldermen approved the first reading of the budgets for the electric system, water system, gas system, and the solid waste department. The board…
Read MoreBobby Wilson 2023 Free Fishing Day
NASHVILLE — Tennessee’s 2023 Bobby Wilson Free Fishing Day is on Saturday, June 10, 2023, in Tennessee and all state residents and visitors of any age may fish free without a license in Tennessee’s public waters. Additionally, those youth ages 15 or younger may fish free the entire week, beginning on Free Fishing Day and…
Read MoreGrand Jury Hears 53 Cases, Returns 49 True Bills
Article by Steve Corlew- The Henderson County grand jury returned 49 “True” bills from its session on Thursday, June 1st, according to the Henderson County Circuit Court Clerk’s office. There were four “no” bills returned. Of those indicted, 11 cases were sealed. Those indicted will be arraigned on June 8th…. For complete coverage, see the…
Read MoreObituaries For June 7, 2023 Edition
Berlon Odean “Bowser” Beecham, 92 Hugh “Shorty” David Harris, 75 Dr. James W. Jowers Terry L. Simpson, 61 Larry Woods, 74 For complete obituaries, see the June 7th edition of The Lexington Progress. Subscribe Today!
Read MoreMemorial Day Honors Those Who Died for Our Freedom
Article by Steve Corlew- While for some it is the beginning of summer, a four-day weekend filled with cookouts, outdoor activities, and a day at the beach, it also marks a solemn remembrance of those that sacrificed their lives so we could celebrate our freedoms. Ceremonies were held in Henderson County and around West Tennessee…
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