Hearings 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…
Read MoreTBI Investigates Death at Henderson County Justice Complex
Article by Steve Corlew- The Tennessee Bureau of Investigations has been called in to investigate the death of an inmate at the Henderson County Justice Complex, according to authorities. Henderson County Sheriff Brian Duke confirmed Manuel Shannon Overman had died, Sunday, January 1st and the TBI has been called in to investigate. Due to the…
Read MoreLHS Tigers Lose to Milan
Article by Jordan Morris- Last Wednesday, December 28, the Lexington High School basketball program played their first game in the Milan Christmas Tournament. The Tigers first game of the event was against the hometown Milan Bulldogs. Lexington could not overcome the Bulldogs with the final score of the game being 45-31. Lexington netted seven points…
Read MoreGroup Files Federal Lawsuit Questioning Chicken Barn Loans
Article by Steve Corlew- A local large scale chicken farm operation with ties to Tyson Foods, is being sued for receiving a government loan aimed at helping small farmers. A group of concerned citizens has filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Farm Services Agency, Farm Credit Mid-America, FLCA and two Henderson County…
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