October Declared Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Article by Steve Corlew- Efforts to raise awareness of domestic violence continued October 31st as both Lexington and Henderson County mayors proclaimed October “Domestic Violence Awareness Month.” Lexington Mayor Jeff Griggs and Henderson County Mayor Robbie McCready jointly made the declaration. They were joined by representatives of WRAP (Wo/Men’s Resource and Rape Assistance Program), CASA…
Read MoreAldermen Approved Annexation and Change Beer Ordinance
Article by Steve Corlew- The Lexington City Board approved a zoning change and the annexation of property on College Drive, during a special session Thursday, October 27, 2022. Aldermen also approved the second and final reading of a change to the city’s beer permit ordinance and granted a beer license. The board voted unanimously to…
Read MoreTigers, Trosper Qualify for State
Article by Blake Franklin- Back-to-back trips to the TSSAA State Cross Country meet are an accomplishment the Lexington Tiger Cross Country team can be very proud of, especially since they compete in one of, if not the toughest region in the state. In last season’s state meet, all four qualifying teams from their region finished…
Read MoreAlabama Man Faces Multiple Charges
Article by Steve Corlew- A 25-year-old Sheffield, AL man faces multiple charges, including attempted second degree murder, following an incident on Broadway Road South, October 27, 2022 according to the Henderson County Sheriff’s Department. Cody Lee James Quinn was arrested and charged with aggravated assault, domestic assault, simple assault, criminal attempt-second degree murder, and resisting…
Read MoreRain, Cool Weather Bring Relief
Article by Steve Corlew- While rain and cooler weather has brought some relief to Henderson County, some parts of the county are still well behind yearly rainfall averages. The Tennessee Division of Forestry and the Henderson County Fire Department also still urge countians to use caution while burning outdoors. For farmers, the eastern and southern…
Read MoreSH Lady Lions Soccer Players Receive Awards
Article by Blake Franklin- Along with being named District 11 Runner-Up this season, the Scotts Hill High School Lady Lions soccer team had several players that received recognition for their efforts throughout the season as well. Lady Lions players that received All-District honors were Layla Adams, Brenda Plascencia, Liberty Knowles, and Lillian Richardson. The two…
Read MoreFirefighters Respond to Mobile Home
Article by Steve Corlew- Henderson County firefighters quickly extinguished a blaze underneath a mobile home, Thursday, October 27, 2022. Firemen determined that the cause of the fire was due to lint buildup in a dryer duct vent underneath the home. Stations 1, 2, and 7 responded to the fire in the 15,000 block of Tennessee…
Read MoreCounty Commission to Discuss Health and Safety
Article by Steve Corlew- Henderson County Commissioners will once again to try and tackle a proposed health and safety standards regulations of both residential and non-residential property when they meet November 8th. The issue was discussed last month, but postponed as commissioners wanted to study the wording of the proposal. The resolution outlines how the…
Read MoreScotts Hill High School Band Wins Awards
Article by Steve Corlew- The Scotts Hill High School Band has been making history this year, winning awards in several competitions. Their latest event was the Bethel University Renaissance Invitational. The band won Best Drum Major and Percussion in class BB, second place band in class BB and Best Drum Major and Best Percussion in…
Read MoreObituaries For November 2, 2022 Edition
Slater Dallen Beecham, 19 Anthony Brunt, 66 Porter Bunch, 70 Bobby Joe Burton, 81 Bro. Ron Denison, 70 Martha Anne Sewell Duck, 83 Violet Ann Gourley, 82 Paul Parrish, 81 Jerry Randall “Randy” Sanders, 66 James “Larry” Powers, 68 Pedro “Peter” Salinas For complete obituaries, see the November 2nd edition of The Lexington Progress. Subscribe…
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