Lady Lions Blowout Adamsville, Madison
Article by Steve Corlew The Scotts Hill Lady Lions had big wins over Adamsville and Madison this past week to improve to 7-3. The Lady Lions host Bolivar, Thursday, April 13th before playing in tournament action this weekend. Scotts Hill will travel to Florence, Alabama, April 14th and 15th. The Lady Lions will host Riverside…
Read MoreLexington Alderman Discuss Salary Survey, Lexington Cemetery Rules
Article by Steve Corlew The Lexington City Board discussed a city-wide salary survey and rules for the Lexington Cemetery, during a special called session, Monday, April 13th. During the two-hour special session, aldermen also agreed to a FY2023 Community Development Block Grant application for a new communications tower and the second reading to rezone a…
Read MoreTigers Defeat South Side, But Suffer Four Losses
Article by Steve Corlew The Lexington Tigers struggled this past week, losing four of its five games. The bright note was its 2-1 victory over Jackson South Side on Friday, April 7th. Lexington will host Dyer County for a double header on Thursday, April 13th and the Junior Varsity will travel to Dyer County for…
Read MoreObituaries For April 12, 2023 Edition
Robert Earl Cox, 89 Beverly Jane “Janie” Graves, 74 John Robert James, 93 Willow Kaylin Jones, infant Barbara Renfroe, 79 Jerry Wayne Spain, 85 Harry Wayne Threadgill, 81 Billy Gene White, 83 Virginia Ricketts Wicker, 86 Willow Kaylin Jones, Infant For complete obituaries, see the April 12th edition of The Lexington Progress. Subscribe Today!
Read MoreScotts Hill Alderman Discussed Need for Shelters and More Sirens
Article by Steve Corlew- The Scotts Hill City Board talked about the need for storm shelters and more weather sirens during its meeting Monday night, April 3rd. A series of severe thunderstorms and tornadoes hit close to home, with nine killed in Adamsville, Friday night, March 31st. The death toll rose to 32 nationwide from…
Read MoreLexington Tigers Baseball Week Three Recap
Article by Jordan Morris- The Lexington Tigers Baseball Program had a busy schedule last week. The Tigers first game of the week saw the tigers travel to Jackson, Tennessee to go head-to-head with North Side. Lexington defeated North Side 10-0 on Monday, March 27 as two pitchers combined to throw a shutout. Jackson Coffman led…
Read MoreHarper Retires, Roach Sworn in as Lexington Utilities General Manager
Article by Steve Corlew- The City of Lexington’s long time Utilities Department General Manager retired last week, and a new General Manager was sworn into office. Michael Harper was honored Thursday, March 30th, at the Lexington Utilities Operation Center. Harper has worked for the city both as a Lexington Police Officer and as the utility…
Read MoreScotts Hill Lady Lions Softball Week Three Recap
Article by Jordan Morris- The Scotts Hill Lady Lions Softball Program traveled to Camden, Tennessee to play their first game last Monday, March 27. The Scotts Hill Lady Lions struggled to get their offense going on Monday, getting easily dispatched by Camden Central, 8-2. Katie Harper was on the mound for the Lady Lions. Harper…
Read MoreLocal Law Enforcement Increased Patrols After School Cyber Threat
Article by Steve Corlew- Lexington and Henderson County law enforcement officers increased their presence at local schools Friday after a cyber threat. An investigation later proved the threat originated in Florida and was likely a hoax. Officials received word of the threat early Friday, March 31st, and quickly reacted by initiating an investigation, while at…
Read MoreHenderson County North Takes on the South
Article by Jordan Morris- The Henderson County North Tigers traveled south to play the Henderson County South Lions on Monday at Scotts Hill High School. It was a good game in which both pitchers kept the opposing team at bay for most of the game. Luke Harper took the mound for the South Lions. Harper…
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