TSSAA Approves High School Basketball Shot Clock
Article by Steve Corlew The news this past week of the adoption of a shot clock in high school hoops brought back memories of a game at Lexington High School where the final score was, get this, 7-4, in overtime. In 2003, Chester County was playing McNairy County in the Region 6-AA tournament finals at…
Read MoreCounty Approves Budget with no Tax Increase
Article by Steve Corlew The Henderson County Commission breezed through its first reading of the 2026-27 budgets, holding the tax rate steady, while giving county employees pay raises on Tuesday, June 9th. Henderson County Mayor Robbie McCready praised county… For complete coverage, see the June 17th edition of the Lexington Progress. Subscribe Today!
Read MoreTiger Stays a Tiger: Russell Wilson Signs with West Alabama
Article by Jordan Morris Lexington High School senior Russell Wilson has officially signed to continue his football career at the University of West Alabama, where he will remain a Tiger at the collegiate level. Wilson, a versatile standout for Lexington, played multiple… For complete coverage, see the June 17th edition of the Lexington Progress. Subscribe…
Read MoreNo Injuries Reported in South Main Building Collapse
Article by Steve Corlew Luckily no one was injured in Tuesday morning’s collapse of a portion of a historic Lexington Main Street Building. The building at 46 South Main Street was undergoing exterior repairs and crews were replacing section of the… For complete coverage, see the June 17th edition of the Lexington Progress. Subscribe Today!
Read MoreObituaries June 17, 2026
Berthal Elizabeth Bartholomew Jones, 87 Ricky Edward Denison, 67 Norma Jean Maness, 87 Oleen Powers, 93 For complete obituaries, see the June 17th edition of the Lexington Progress. Subscribe Today!
Read MoreMarshals Capture Henderson County Fugitive
A Henderson County man wanted for alleged aggravated kidnapping and aggravated rape was captured in Alabama according to the United State Marshals Service. Robert Dunaway, Jr., 31 of Lexington, was arrested on warrants issued on May 15, 2026, in… For complete coverage, see the June 10th edition of the Lexington Progress. Subscribe Today!
Read MoreYoung Anglers Test the Waters
Young anglers wet their hooks and hauled in fish of all sizes during the Henderson County Sheriff Office annual fishing rodeo on Saturday, June 6th. The event is part of the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency’s… For complete coverage, see the June 10th edition of the Lexington Progress. Subscribe Today!
Read MoreJune Grand Jury Term Hears 39 Cases
Article by Steve Corlew The Henderson County Circuit Court grand jury heard only 39 cases for the June term this past week. The grand jury returned a total of 36 true bills and three “no” bills according to Circuit Court Clerk Beverly Dunaway. Six of the indictments were sealed. Arraignment is set for June 16th.…
Read MoreTri-County Volleyball Wraps Up Successful 2026 Season
Article by Jordan Morris The Tri County Volleyball League recently concluded another successful season at the Decatur County Civic Center, bringing together young athletes from Henderson, Perry, Decatur, and Madison counties for several weeks of competition and development. The season began on the first Saturday in April and culminated with… For complete coverage, see the…
Read MoreGas Rate Increase Approved, Budgets Debated
Article by Steve Corlew The Lexington City Board gave final approval of its Lexington Gas System rate increase during the utilities board meeting on Monday night, June 8th. The board approved the first reading of the new rate schedule on Thursday, June 4th, and the second reading after a lengthy discussion of department’s budgets and…
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