Fire Depts. to Receive Grant
Article by Steve Corlew- The Henderson County Fire Department has been awarded a $63,300 grant, from the Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance to be used to replace existing fire fighter personal protection gear. According to Henderson County Fire Chief Lynn Murphy, the equipment is much needed. A total of 147 Tennessee Volunteer Fire departments…
Read MoreLHS Tigers Collect Back-to-Back Wins
Article by Jordan Morris- The Lexington Tigers basketball team took on the Hardin County Tigers last Friday, February 3. Lexington wanted to collect back-to-back wins after beating McNairy County in the previous game. The Lexington Tigers knew it was going to be a hard-fought game, and they ultimately delivered the win for the home crowd.…
Read MoreGet Notified, Join CodeRED
Article by Steve Corlew- The Lexington Utilities System has joined CodeRED, a notification system designed to inform the public in the event of an emergency. The system has been in use for a few years, but officials are trying to get the word out so everyone is aware of the system, and those that haven’t…
Read MoreLions Get a Big Homecoming Win
Article by Jordan Morris- The Scotts Hill Lions basketball program had a homecoming matchup against the Adamsville Cardinals on Friday, January 27. The Lions were looking to get back to their winning ways after their loss in the previous game against the Riverside Panthers. The Lions ultimately came out of the contest with a win…
Read MoreScotts Hill Board Discusses Water Improvements
Article by Steve Corlew- The Scotts Hill City Board discussed improvements to its Bath Springs Water Plant during the board’s regular meeting, Monday night, February 6th. The board discussed how to handle liability concerns and a request to improve the city park for youth sports. The board also discussed the conditions of some properties around…
Read MoreChief Justice Page Gives Rotarians Overview of the State Supreme Court
Article by Steve Corlew- Lexington Rotarians heard from a Tennessee Supreme Court justice with local connections, as Mifflin native Roger Page spoke to the club, January 24th. Page currently serves at the Chief Justice. He is one of five judges on the state’s Supreme Court. He began his judicial career when he was elected to…
Read MoreLHS Tigers Lose Close Game to Eagles
Article by Jordan Morris- The Lexington Tigers basketball club had a makeup game this past Saturday, February 4, against the McNairy County Bobcats. The Tigers wanted to go for three wins in a row after they upset Hardin County the night before. Unfortunately, the Tigers could not collect their third win in a row, with…
Read MoreCity Industrial Board Approves Site Bid at Timberlake
Article by Steve Corlew- Ward Contracting of Decaturville was awarded the site development bid by the Lexington’s Industrial Development Board, February 3rd. The bid is to get the site “pad ready,” and it the third project award to Ward Contracting at the industrial park. Lexington split bids for the site preparation projects between three boards:…
Read MoreLHS Beta Club Holds 7th Annual Chili Cook-off
Article by Steve Corlew- There was a big turnout Friday, February 3rd for the Lexington High School’s Beta Clubs, 7th annual Chili Cook-Off. Those attending were treated to a variety of taste at the event. This year’s grand champion was Jenny Gibson who had the best Wild Card with Potato Soup. The winners were: Best…
Read MoreObituaries For February 8, 2023 Edition
Gregory Keith Liles, Sr., 65 John D. Mathis, 57 Hobert Lafayette Powers, 74 Stacey Renee Shaffer, 52 Elijah Wade Towater, 25 Robert Earl Walker, Jr., 69 Lindsey Taylor Wallace, 28 For complete obituaries, see the February 8th edition of The Lexington Progress. Subscribe Today!
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