New Director Named For Henderson County 911
Article by Steve Corlew- A new 911 Director was named by the Henderson County Emergency Communications District Board Thursday, February 16th. The board named Ken Boroughs to replace long time director Pam Tolley who retired in January. Boroughs, worked 30 years at Jackson Med-Link. He will begin his duties once he has given notice to…
Read MoreTigers Lose in District Semi-Final Game
Article by Jordan Morris- The Lexington Tigers basketball program traveled to Chester County to face the Hardin County Tigers in the semi-finals of the district tournament on Saturday, February 18. The Tigers wanted to get to the championship game of the tournament. Unfortunately, the Tigers were unable to defeat Hardin County. Lexington lost the game…
Read MoreLocals Schools Receive STEM Grants From TVA
Article by Steve Corlew- Three local schools were awarded classroom grants for their STEM programs from TVA and the Lexington Electric System recently. Checks were presented to the schools, Tuesday, February 14th, by Brian Smith a service manager for TVA and Martha Swindle, a customer relations representative of TVA. Marinda Hildenbrandt of South Haven received…
Read MoreLady Lions Become District Champions
Article by Jordan Morris- The Scotts Hill Lady Lions basketball program faced off with the Riverside Lady Panthers in the finals of the district tournament this past Saturday, February 18. The Lady Lions had one thing on their mind this game, and that was to be crowned the champions of their district. Scotts Hill finished…
Read MoreParkers Crossroads Battlefield Awarded Grant
Article by Steve Corlew- The Parkers Crossroads Battlefield has been awarded a $15,500 grant from the Tennessee War Commission. The grant will be used to purchase a reproduction limber to display alongside the park’s two caissons with limbers on the battlefield. The battlefield part will use the display to explore the relationship between the field…
Read MoreLady Tigers Upset by Rival Lady Panthers
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 MoreSullivan Named Rotarian of the Year
Article by Steve Corlew- Local Dentist, Dr. John Hugh Sullivan, was named the 2023 Rotarian of the Year recently. Dr. Sullivan received the honor during the club’s annual Valentine’s Day Dinner, February 14th. He was honored in recognition of his distinguished service, loyalty, and devotion to the ideas of Rotary. “We look forward to Dr…
Read MoreLady Tigers Defeated in District Semi-Finals Game
Article by Jordan Morris- The Lexington High School Lady Tigers basketball club faced off with the Chester County Eagles in the district semi-finals last Friday, February 17. The Lady Tigers headed to Chester County for the district tournament, looking to upset the Lady Eagles at home. The Lady Tigers could not upset the Lady Eagles…
Read MoreObituaries For February 22, 2023 Edition
Brenda Kay Groves Crownover, 69 Maerene Nance, 84 Curtis Travis Ridley, 92 Helen Elizabeth Wilson, 96 For complete obituaries, see the February 22nd edition of The Lexington Progress. Subscribe Today!
Read MoreWestover Park Plans Move Forward, Event Center Discussed
Article by Steve Corlew- Plans for a new park in Westover, have moved a step closer to reality this past week. Henderson County is seeking a grant from the Local Park and Recreation Fund, of the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation to build the new park as part of the county’s master plan. The…
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