TVA to Begin Drawdown of Four Lakes for Inspections
Article by Steve Corlew- Beginning January 20th, TVA will begin a drawdown of the water levels at four of the Beech River Watershed Development lakes. TVA plans to lower the reservoir levels on Beach, Cedar, Pin Oak, and Pine lakes about a foot below normal elevation to conduct a routine five-year examination of the dams.…
Read MoreTigers Defeat the Humboldt Vikings
Article by Jordan Morris- After a big win against their rivals, the Lexington Tigers basketball team was looking to make it two wins in a row since the start of 2023. The Tigers competed against the Humboldt Vikings last Friday, January 6. The Tigers were able to scratch out a win over the Vikings in…
Read MoreTBI Investigates Death at Henderson Co. Justice Complex
Article by Steve Corlew- The investigation into the death of an inmate at the Henderson County Justice complex is continuing as the operation of the jail has returned to normal. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigations is awaiting the autopsy reports, according to Henderson County Sheriff Brian Duke. Work release prisoners have been on lockdown during…
Read MoreHearings Set to Discuss Parks and Recreation Fund Grants
Article by Steve Corlew- Over the next two weeks a series of meetings will be held around Henderson County to discuss the 2023 Tennessee Parks and Recreation Fund Grants. On Tuesday, December 17th, Henderson County will hold a hearing at noon, at the courthouse, the City of Lexington will then meet at 1:00 p.m. at…
Read MoreLady Lions Lose to the Lady Panthers
Article by Jordan Morris- The Scotts Hill Lady Lions basketball program faced their rival Riverside Lady Panthers last Friday, January 6, at home. The Lady Lions were looking to get their first win of the new year, but the Lady Panthers did not allow that to happen. Scotts Hill lost the contest with a final…
Read MoreObituaries For January 11, 2023 Edition
Bobbi Covalt, 60 Ryan Lynn Grant, 47 Brent Alan Haase, 57 Nannette Hays, 64 Wilma Katherine Howard, 82 Benny Ray Jordan, 78 Billy G. King, 75 Nelson Carmon Reeves, Sr., 92 Billy Jacob Snyder, 88 Bonnie J. Todd, 69 James Mike Stanfill, 71 For complete obituaries, see the January 11th edition of The Lexington Progress.…
Read MoreYear in Review 2022
Article by Steve Corlew- Henderson County elected new leadership, Lexington Electric System started a broadband internet project, local Henderson Countians celebrated achievements, and The Lexington Progress had new owners, as 2022 was a year of change. Winter storms and snow welcomed Henderson Countians to 2022, and an artic blast of cold air closed the year,…
Read MoreLady Tigers Capture Big Win
Article by Jordan Morris- The Lexington High School Lady Tigers basketball program traveled to Henry County to play in the Henry County Christmas Tournament last Thursday, December 29. The Lady Tigers first match-up of the event was against the Big Sandy Lady Red Devils. Lexington was able to ease their way to a win over…
Read MoreChamber’s Balloon Drop Helps Ring in the New Year
Article by Steve Corlew- Henderson County Chamber Director Kristina Anderson wanted to do something special for area kids on New Years. So with some help from the Lexington Fire Department, Tennessee Tree Works, and many volunteers; the Chamber was able to pull off a balloon drop on court square, at 9:00 p.m. on New Year’s…
Read MoreLady Lions Knock Off the Lady Vikings
Article by Jordan Morris- Last Wednesday, December 28, the Scotts Hill Lady Lions basketball team traveled to Hickman County to go head-to-head with the Perry County Lady Vikings in their first game of the 2022 Mike Smithson Above the Rim Tournament. The Lady Lions were able to take the win over the Lady Vikings with…
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