SH Lions Baseball Go 1-1 Against McNairy and Columbia
Article by Jordan Morris- The Scotts Hill Lions had two games this week against McNairy Central High School and Columbia High School. The two games resulted in Scotts Hill adding a win and a loss to their record this season. The Lions face off with the McNairy Bobcats last Monday, March 23. Scotts Hill got…
Read MoreTwo Persons Arrested, Drugs and Stolen Property Recovered
Article by Steve Corlew- steve@lexingtonprogress.com The Henderson County Sheriff’s Department arrested two suspects and recovered stolen property and drugs following raids on two separate locations, Wednesday, March 22nd. According to Sheriff Department Investigator, Jeremiah Adams, law enforcement officers recovered a tractor and a scooter from a residence at 1910 Blue Goose Road. That investigation…
Read MoreLady Tigers Softball Wins One Loses One
Article by Jordan Morris- Last Monday, March 20, the Lexington Lady Tigers Softball Team traveled to Riverside and took on their rival Lady Panthers. The Lexington Lady Tigers watched the game slip away early and couldn’t recover in a 13-6 loss to Riverside. Kailyn Melton toed the rubber for Lexington Lady Tigers Varsity. Melton lasted…
Read MoreTraffic Accident Leads to One Injured
Article by Steve Corlew- A Lexington man faces multiple charges, and another was injured following an accident, Monday, March 27th, on East Church Street. According to Lexington Police Chief Jeff Middleton, Bryan Isbell, 60, was arrested and charged with driving under the influence-1st offense, violation of open container laws, failure to yield the right of…
Read MoreThe Lexington Tigers Defeat USJ in Close Game
Article by Jordan Morris- The Lexington Tigers Baseball Team Traveled to USJ to take on the Bruins this past Thursday, March 23. An early lead helped Lexington Tigers defeat USJ 5-4 on Thursday. Lexington Tigers scored on a walk by Kendal Quince in the first inning and a double by Owen Foster in the second…
Read MoreObituaries For March 29, 2023 Edition
Janice Faye Bivens, 80 Velma “Pee Wee” Little Evans, 94 Betty Ray Fiddler, 79 Robert Truman “Jr.” Ross, 92 Billy Lynn Wallace, Sr., 83 For complete obituaries, see the March 29th edition of The Lexington Progress. Subscribe Today!
Read MoreBuilding is Gone, But Memories Remain
Article by Steve Corlew- The demolition of Sardis School did not mean the memories would fade away, a genealogy group met recently at the Sardis Senior Citizens Center to discuss the school deep and rich history. The bricks and mortar may be gone, except for those saved as souvenirs. Many items were rescued when the…
Read MoreScotts Hill Lady Lions Softball Collect Three Wins in Week One
Article by Jordan Morris- The Lady Lions traveled to Jackson, Tennessee for the first game of the season to take on Trinity Christian Academy. Scotts Hill Lady Lions had all cylinders firing on offense on Monday, winning big over Trinity Christian Academy 10-1 Harper was the leading pitcher for Scotts Hill Lady Lions. The ace…
Read MoreLexington Progress Publisher Addresses Rotary
Article by Steve Corlew- Victor Parkins, the publisher of The Lexington Progress, discussed his views on local news reporting with the Lexington Rotary Club, March 14th. The Mirror Exchange, Inc. owned by Parkins and his sister Scarlet Elliot, purchased the paper in June 2022 from the Franklin family. It was one of three newspapers purchased…
Read MoreLady Tigers Softball Team Rough Start to the Season
Article by Jordan Morris- The official start of the 2023 softball season has begun for Lexington High School. The Lady Tigers softball team began the season on the road with games played at Henry County and then Lexington made their way to Dyersburg, Tennessee to take on Dyer County at Dyersburg State Community College. In…
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