Lady Tigers Win Consolation Game
Article by Jordan Morris- The Lexington Lady Tigers basketball team headed to Chester County to play their second game in the district tournament. The Lady Tigers played Hardin County last Monday, February 20. Lexington wanted to win this game to build some momentum going into the regional tournament. The Lady Tigers were able to secure…
Read MoreCity Board Debate Subdivisions, Speed Bumps at Monthly Session
Cecil McNatt addressed the Lexington City Board, Monday, February 27th about his lots in the Beasley Subdivision. Photo by Steve Corlew / Lexington ProgressArticle by Steve Corlew- The Lexington City Board debated speed bumps, employee raises, subdivision issues and a parks grant application during its regular monthly meeting, Monday, February 27th. A large crowd attended…
Read MoreScotts Hill Lions Secure Runner-Up in District
Article by Jordan Morris- The Scotts Hill Lions basketball team had advanced themselves to the finals of the district tournament. The Lions faced off against the Bolivar Tigers this past Monday, February 20, to see who would be crowned champion. The Lions came up just short of the Tigers, but they did finish second in…
Read MoreCounty-wide Cleanup Days Planned
Article by Steve Corlew- March, April, and May have been designated for a county-wide volunteer cleanup days by Henderson County Mayor Robbie McCready. Stagging for the March cleanup day will be at the Greater Life Church on North Broad Street in Lexington. Other sites will be announced as they are determined. The clean-up day will…
Read MoreTigers Lose Consolation Game to Chester County
Article by Jordan Morris- The Lexington Tigers basketball club traveled to Chester County for the district tournament and took on the Eagles last Tuesday, February 21. The Tigers wanted to come out and win the consolation game to collect some momentum heading into the regional tournament. Unfortunately, the Tigers could not get the win in…
Read MoreSchool Board Approves Director’s Contract, Textbooks
Article by Steve Corlew- With little fanfare, the Lexington City School Board gave its approval to a new four-year contract for the Director of Schools, during its regular session, February 21st. The issue of Cindy Olive’s contract has been before the board since October 2022 when the board said they would like to get an…
Read MoreScotts Hill Lions Defeat Trezevant in Quarterfinals
Article by Jordan Morris- The Scotts Hill basketball program hosted the first game of the regional tournament this past Saturday, February 25. The Lions went head-to-head with the Trevor Lawrence Bears in the quarterfinals of the tournament. Scotts Hill was able to secure the victory over the Bears with a final score of 59–51. The…
Read MoreCommunity Band Seeks Musicians
Article by Steve Corlew- A second annual community band performance is being planned for June and the group is seeking musicians. Westover School’s Trevor Mayhall it heading up the effort. Plans are to perform works by Samuel Hazo, Johan de Meij, Cecile Chaminade and more. Guest soloists will include The University of Tennessee faculty member…
Read MoreLady Tigers Knocked Out of Regional Tourney
Article by Jordan Morris- The Lexington High School Lady Tigers basketball team had a quarterfinal matchup this past Friday, February 24. The Lady Tigers headed to South Gibson to face off against the Lady Hornets in the regional tournament. The Lady Tigers were unable to take down the Lady Hornets and have been eliminated from…
Read MoreScotts Hill Board to Discuss the Bath Springs Plant
Article by Steve Corlew- The Scotts Hill Board of Aldermen will hold a work session, Thursday, March 2nd, to discuss the Bath Springs water filter plant. The meeting will be held at 5:00 p.m. at the city hall conference room. For the past several months the city has been evaluating and discussing way to improve…
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