Airport Apartment Destroyed in Tuesday Blaze
Article by Steve Corlew Four families lost just about everything when a fire spread through an Airport Apartment building on Tuesday, April 21st. One resident was treated for smoke inhalation; four apartments were destroyed along with… For complete coverage, see the April 29th edition of The Lexington Progress. Subscribe Today!
Read MoreLady Tigers Stay Hot With Back-To-Back Wins
Article by Jordan Morris The Lexington Lady Tigers put together an impressive two-day stretch, picking up convincing wins over Hardin County and Jackson South Side while showcasing a balanced offensive attack and strong pitching. Lexington opened play Tuesday, April 21 with a 10-2 victory over… For complete coverage, see the April 29th edition of The…
Read MoreObituaries April 29, 2026
Ethan “Tuff” Bedwell, 18 Thomas Gerald Goff, 88 Mike Morris, 62 Brenda Gail Pratt, 73 For complete obituaries, see the April 29th edition of The Lexington Progress. Subscribe Today!
Read MoreLady Tigers Split Week, Honor Seniors and Young Fighter
Article by Jordan Morris The Lexington Lady Tigers closed out a meaningful week on the diamond with a split in district play, combining strong offensive performances with emotional moments that went far beyond the scoreboard. Lexington opened the stretch Monday, April 13 with an impressive… For complete coverage, see the April 22nd edition of The…
Read MoreAmbulance Service Begins in Scotts Hill
Article by Steve Corlew Shane Beecham, the director of the Henderson County Emergency Medical Services lifted the radio microphone and report to Henderson County 911 dispatchers that an ambulance as now “in service” in Scotts Hill as the long-awaited service officially began on Monday April 20th. Scotts Hill and the southern portion of… For complete…
Read MoreScotts Hill Wins Three Out Of Four In Strong Week
Article by Jordan Morris The Scotts Hill Lions turned in a strong week on the diamond, sweeping a doubleheader against Liberty Tech before picking up a narrow win over McNairy Central and closing the stretch with a road loss. Scotts Hill opened Tuesday, April 14 with… For complete coverage, see the April 22nd edition of…
Read MoreQuick Action Prevents Major Disaster
Article by Steve Corlew A quick response helped keep an overturned tanker near a county school from becoming a major incident last week, according to officials. A fuel truck hauling 8,900 gallons of gasoline left the roadway and overturned near the intersection of Joe Horton Road and Tennessee 22A just over 1,000 feet from… For…
Read MoreTigers Edge North Side, Split Series Before Falling to Crockett
Article by Jordan Morris The Lexington Tigers put together a competitive three-game stretch last week, highlighted by a dramatic one-run victory to open a series with Jackson North Side before securing a series win and closing the week against a tough Crockett County squad. Lexington opened play Tuesday, April 14 with a high-scoring 12-11 win…
Read MoreCity, County Firemen Battle Largest Fire in Recent Years
Article by Steve Corlew City and county firefighters were tested on Tuesday, April 14th, when they jointly battled what is being called the largest fire in modern Henderson County history. At 1:55 p.m., the fire alarm company reported a fire alarm at HLJ Foam Products, 450 Mig Drive in Lexington. Smoke and flames could be…
Read MoreObituaries April 22, 2026
Louise Idella Cox, 90 Evelyn “Lavern” Eason, 96 Clyde Ray Fesmire, 76 Tasha Jaye Harrington, 63 Herbert Edward Hayes, 94 Billy Joe Littleton, 42 Kenneth Valentine, 64 Billie Charlene Hays Willis, 87 For complete obituaries, see the April 22nd edition of The Lexington Progress. Subscribe Today!
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