Local Emergency Preparedness Discussed at Disaster 101 Meeting
Article by Steve Corlew- Officials from local Henderson County emergency services held a Disaster 101 meeting, Thursday, January 12th, at Lexington High School to update local officials, emergency workers, and the public on the Emergency Management Program. Mayor Robbie McCready told the crowd that emergency preparedness training has been on the back burner over the…
Read MoreObituaries For January 18, 2023 Edition
Dorothy Evans, 74 Linda May Fesmire, 82 Traci Grace, 59 Jerry W. McPeake, 79 Linda Woods Murphy, 73 Jason Stephen Powers, 49 Mary Lou Pritchard, 80 Harold Wood, 73 For complete obituaries, see the January 18th edition of The Lexington Progress. Subscribe Today!
Read MoreMLK Day Celebration Set for Monday
Article by Steve Corlew- The annual Martin Luther King, Jr. celebration is set for Monday, 10:00 a.m., January 16th at Montgomery School Enrichment Center in Lexington. Charles Williams of the Cedar Grove community will be the guest speaker. City and county officials are also expected to attend. Subscribe Today!
Read MoreSports Year in Review, 2022
Article by Steve Corlew- Henderson County professional sports players were honored, a Henderson Countian competed in an ultramarathon, local teams win honors, and the Lexington High School Lady Tigers softball team are state champions and The Lexington Progress had new owners, as 2022 was a year of change. Looking back at the past issues of…
Read MoreH.C.S.D. Conducts Sting Operation on Alcohol Sales
Article by Steve Corlew- The Henderson County Sheriff’s Department conducted a weekend sting operation on 15 businesses to make sure they were following the laws regarding alcohol sales to minors. On January 5th, only five of the 15 businesses checked an undercover officer for a proper ID, according to Henderson County Sheriff’s Department Investigator Jerimiah…
Read MoreLHS Tigers Takedown Panthers in Overtime
Article by Jordan Morris- Last Tuesday, January 3, the Lexington Tigers basketball program made a trip to Decatur County to play their rival Riverside Panthers. The Tigers came into this game with a win from their last time touching the court in the Milan Christmas Tournament and were looking to get the win in the…
Read MoreMiddleton Sworn in as Police Chief
Article by Steve Corlew- Jeff Middleton was officially sworn into office before a standing room only crowd at Lexington City Hall, Friday, January 6th. Middleton was congratulated by colleagues, aldermen, area law enforcement officials, and friends and family at the ceremony. Mayor Jeff Griggs administered the oath of office as Middleton’s wife, Sherry, held the…
Read MoreLady Tigers Cruise to a Win
Article by Jordan Morris- The Lexington High School Lady Tigers basketball team traveled to Humboldt last Friday, January 6, to go head-to-head with the Lady Vikings. The Lady Tigers were coming off a tough overtime loss to the Riverside Lady Panthers and were eager to get back on track. The Lady Tigers cruised past Humboldt…
Read MoreElection Officials Prepare to Relocate to New Office
Article by Steve Corlew- The Henderson County Election Commission has been busy preparing to move into a new temporary office on West Church Street. The Commission is leaving its location at 340 Natchez Trace Drive (the old Brown Shoe Plant) and moving to the old Community Bank Building on 435 West Church Street. Officials have…
Read MoreManess Signs with Memphis
Article by Jordan Morris- Another dream came true for a member of the Lexington High School Lady Tigers softball team last Friday, January 6, 2023. Marley Maness’ lifelong dream was the one that became a reality. Marley was surrounded by her family and friends, coaches, and teammates, as she signed her Letter of Intent to…
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