911 Communications Board Consider a New Director
Article by Steve Corlew- The Henderson County Emergency Management Communications District is considering four candidates the 911 position. Pamela Tolley will be retiring at the end of January. The board held its regular monthly session, January 24th, at the 911 communication office in the Henderson County Justice Complex. The board uses the time to meet…
Read MoreLady Tigers Get the Homecoming Win
Article by Jordan Morris- The Lexington High School Lady Tigers basketball program was really wanting to get things back on track after their loss to their in-county rivals last Thursday, January 19. The Lady Tigers wanted to get a win on homecoming night vs. the Northside Lady Indians this past Friday, January 20. The Tigers…
Read MoreHenderson County Man Faces Multiple Charges After Incident
Article by Steve Corlew- faces three counts of assault on a police officer with a deadly weapon, following an incident on Natchez Trace Road, Sunday, January 22nd. James Cody Melton, 28, was also charged with one count of aggravated assault, one count of domestic assault, resisting arrest and vandalism over $1,000. According to Henderson County…
Read MoreLions Lose Close Game to the Eagles
Article by Jordan Morris- The Scotts Hill High School Lions basketball program wanted to collect back-to-back wins on back-to-back nights. The Lions had just upset their in-county rival Lexington Tigers last Thursday, January 19. The Lions were set to play the Chester County Eagles last Friday, January 20, at home. Scotts Hill was unable to…
Read MoreHenderson County Mayor Discussed Parks Grant at Rotary
Article by Steve Corlew- Henderson County Mayor Robbie McCready discussed plans for a new park near Westover School, at the Lexington Rotary Club meeting, January 17th. Henderson County is one of several local communities applying for the Tennessee Local Parks Fund and Recreation Grants. Those grants require a 50-50 match. As part of the grant…
Read MoreTigers Suffer Homecoming Loss
Article by Jordan Morris- The Lexington Tigers basketball program has hit a rough patch in the past three games. Lexington was set to play the Northside Indians for homecoming this past Friday, January 20. The Tigers had just lost to their rival Scotts Hill Lions the night before and wanted to get off the losing…
Read MoreLexington City School Board Postpones Directors Contract
Article by Steve Corlew- The Lexington City Schools’ board postponed action on the Director of Schools’ contract, January 17th, to make sure they were complying with the proper laws. The board will have a called meeting, Tuesday, Feb. 21st, at 6:30 p.m. to discuss the contract. The board meets at it office at 99 Monroe…
Read MoreSH Lady Lions Win Streak Ends
Article by Jordan Morris- The Scotts Hills Lady Lions basketball program has been on a tear since the start of 2023. Scotts Hill hosted the Chester County Lady Eagles last Friday, January 20. The Lady Lions had just beaten their in-county rival Lexington Lady Tigers the night before and were on a five-game win streak.…
Read MoreBypass Completion Expected Mid-’23
Article by Steve Corlew- As weather permits, work on the Lexington bypass has continued with the new projected completion date being May or June 2023 according to the Tennessee Department of Transportation. Jones Brothers Construction has reduced traffic to one eastbound and one westbound lane on U.S. 412 at the intersection of the new bypass.…
Read MoreObituaries For January 25, 2023 Edition
Sammy Cagle, 74 James Farrell Hinson, 82 Mary E. Jones, 89 Allan L. Miller, 84 Richard Millner, 61 Lois Ray Montgomery, 90 Manuel Shannon Overman, 43 For complete obituaries, see the January 25th edition of The Lexington Progress. Subscribe Today!
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