Lady Lions Advance to the Quarterfinals with Ease
Article by Jordan Morris- The Scotts Hill Lady Lions basketball team hosted their first game of the regional tournament this past Friday, February 24. The Lady Lions took on MLK Prep in the quarterfinal game of the tournament. The Lady Lions got whatever they wanted in this game. Scotts Hill finished the game with 72…
Read MoreDyersburg Man Convicted of Vehicular Homicide
Article by Steve Corlew- A 46-year-old Dyersburg man has been convicted of vehicular homicide and speeding in connection of an April 2022 traffic accident on Interstate 40, according to 26th Judicial District Attorney Jody S. Pickens. Marlos Lekeith Tipton, of Dyersburg, was convicted after a one-day bench trial before Judge Donald Allen, February 22, 2023.…
Read MoreLexington Tigers Lose Quarterfinals Game
Article by Jordan Morris- The Lexington Tigers basketball program traveled to South Gibson to face off with the Hornets in the regional tournament. The Tigers were looking to get past the quarterfinal round of the tournament. The game went down to the wire, but Lexington was ultimately defeated by two points. The final score of…
Read MoreObituaries For March 1, 2023 Edition
Sylvia Ann Chandler, 73 Cindy Eickmeyer, 71 For complete obituaries, see the March 1st edition of The Lexington Progress. Subscribe Today!
Read MoreLexington’s Sam “The Man” Taylor Traveled the World
Article by Steve Corlew- He was born in Lexington, buried in Atlanta, and traveled the world playing his Saxophone. As we explore Black History Month in Henderson County, we must mention the accomplishment of a local musician. Taylor was born on July 12, 1916, in Lexington, TN. Before he formed his own band in 1960,…
Read MoreLady Lions Win Nailbiter Over Boliver
Article by Jordan Morris- The Scotts Hill Lady Lions basketball team went head-to-head with the Bolivar Tigers in the semifinals of the district tournament last Thursday, February 16. The Lady Lions had a regular solid season overall and wanted their good play to continue into tournament play. Scotts Hill and the Lady Tigers game went…
Read MoreLocal Furniture Store Hit Hard by Worker Shortage
Article by Steve Corlew- While many businesses succumb to the economy, G. E. Williams Furniture Company will be closing its doors for another reason, the lack of labor. Since 1969, G.E. Williams Furniture has been a staple on the Lexington retail landscape. On Monday, they shocked customers by announcing they were going out of business.…
Read MoreLHS Tigers Win Makeup Game
Article by Jordan Morris- The Lexington High School Lady Tigers basketball team had a make-up game this past Monday, February 13. The Lady Tigers hosted the Riverside Lady Panthers in a big rivalry matchup. The Lady Tigers could not overcome the Lady Panthers and suffered a heartbreaking loss. The final score of the contest was…
Read MoreLions Takedown Panthers in District Semi-Finals
Article by Jordan Morris- The Scotts Hill Lions basketball team had a successful regular season and was hoping to carry that success into the postseason. The Lions were set to go head-to-head with the Riverside Panthers in their first district tournament game this past Thursday, February 17. Scotts Hill was able to knock off the…
Read MoreSpann’s Efforts Keep Water Safety on Everyone’s Mind
Article by Steve Corlew- The Spann family turned a tragedy into a triumph as Angela Spann works hard to provide better future for Henderson County youth and improve water safety for all. It has been nearly five years since her son Tyler died after being caught in a rip tide off Panama City Beach, but…
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