Lexington Approves Charter Changes, Postpones Solid Waste Agreement
Article by Steve Corlew- Lexington aldermen approved three changes to the city’s charter, and they postponed a solid waste agreement with the county, Monday, April 24th. In a shorter than normal session, aldermen completed the process of adopting three changes to the city charter. Those changes were submitted to the Tennessee General Assembly late last…
Read MoreScotts Hill Lady Lions Softball Week Six Recap
Article by Jordan Morris- The Scotts Hill Lady Lions Softball Team started week six of the season by hosting their rival Riverside Lady Panthers. Both teams were strong in the pitcher’s circle for the game, but Riverside was just a little bit stronger at the plate in a 0-2 victory over Scotts Hill on Tuesday,…
Read MoreStop Veteran Suicide Event Scheduled
Article by Steve Corlew- An event to raise funds so veterans can better transition to civilian life, will be held April 29th at The Duce, 100 Spur Drive, in Lexington. The event starts at noon and will have several bands, a raffle, and cornhole tournament. According to Matthew Conlan, the Reboot Camp Charity is working…
Read MoreLexington Tigers Baseball Week Six Recap
Lexington High School Tigers Baseball Photo by Phil Blakley / The Lexington ProgressArticle by Jordan Morris- The Lexington Tigers Baseball Team had three games in week six of the season. In the first game the Tigers traveled to Chester County to face-off with the Eagles. Lexington Tigers fell behind early and couldn’t come back in…
Read MoreMarshalls Arrest HC Woman on Multiple Charges
Article by Steve Corlew- The U.S. Marshals Two Rivers Violent Fugitive Task Force apprehended a Henderson County Woman, April 19th, following an incident last week. Bobbie Delk, 60, was arrested in Jackson, Tennessee and charged with attempted first-degree murder, aggravated assault, especially aggravated kidnapping, especially aggravated robbery, domestic assault, forgery and theft of property under…
Read MoreThe Blind Outdoors and Hope Outdoors Host Guided Special Needs Turkey Hunt
The Blind Outdoors and Hope Outdoors made the impossible possible for that special few on the weekend of April 21-23 by sponsoring a special needs turkey hunt. Nine hunters of various special needs, along with their caregivers and a large group of volunteer guides, came together on the Friday night at Scotts Hill Baptist church…
Read MoreObituaries For April 26, 2023 Edition
Mary Elizabeth Climer Mooney, 91 Joe Ann Maness, 78 Lorene Peeler, 73 Ronald David Pentecost, 83 Earline Bingham Powers, 91 Virginia Tate Scott, 70 For complete obituaries, see the April 26th edition of The Lexington Progress. Subscribe Today!
Read MoreCounty Launches New Mobile App, Website for Schools
Article by Steve Corlew- Want to know what is happening in Henderson County Schools? The school system has launched a new mobile app and updated its website to better inform students, parents, and the community. Henderson County Board of Education members were given a preview of the improvements during its monthly session, April 13th. The…
Read MoreScotts Hill Lady Lions Softball Week Five Recap
Article by Jordan Morris- The Scotts Hill Lady Lions Softball Program had an outstanding week five and played in a lot of games over the week span. The first game was against the Adamsville Lady Cardinals. The Scotts Hill Lady Lions blew out the Lady Cardinals 11-1 last Monday, April 10. Katie Harper was the…
Read MoreCommissioners Approve New Health Depart. Contract
Article by Steve Corlew- The Henderson County Commission gave its approval to a grant funding a new health department building, Tuesday, April 11th. Commissioners also designated A2H Engineers, Architects and Planners as the engineering firm for the project. A2H has Tennessee offices in Memphis, Nashville, Jackson, Savannah, and an office in Oxford, Mississippi. The commission…
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