Lady Tigers Basketball Unable to Overcome Rival
Article by Blake Franklin- The Lexington High School Lady Tigers basketball program welcomed a familiar foe into their gymnasium on Friday, December 8, 2022. The Lady Tigers hosted their in-county rival, the Lady Lions of Scotts Hill High School. This game will always hold extra weight behind it, as the two teams compete for bragging…
Read MoreObituaries For December 14, 2022 Edition
Jeannie Allen, 54 Judy Bingham, 65 Glenn Brittain, 71 Maxine Hays, 92 Mary Birdeen James McDaniel, 94 Sue Jowers, 83 Bobby Joe Perry, Sr., 81 Bobby Rhodes, 86 Jettie Mae Swift, 87 Fay “F. L.” Todd, 89 For complete obituaries, see the December 14th edition of The Lexington Progress. Subscribe Today!
Read MoreObituaries For December 7, 2022 Edition
Georgia Nelle Ballard, 89 Bobby Goodman, 74 Joseph Edward Hans, Jr., 68 James Allen Maness, 77 Larry E. Reeves, 81 Kenneth Edward Scott, 40 Howard Nelson White, 70 Linda Duke Wright, 80 For complete obituaries, see the December 7th edition of The Lexington Progress. Subscribe Today!
Read MoreJury Convicts Lexington Man of Attempted Murder
Article by Steve Corlew- A Henderson County jury convicted a Lexington man of attempted murder and other charges, November 29, 2022, according to District Attorney General Jody S. Pickens. Johnny Wayne Bass Jr., 28, was indicted on October 5, 2021, for attempted first degree murder, felony reckless endangerment and employing a firearm in commission of…
Read MoreSH Lands Lopsided Win Over Clarksburg Rockets
Article by Blake Franklin- With the high school basketball season having two weeks of play already completed in the 2022-23 season, the Scotts Hill High School Lions basketball team has already started the year off on a successful note. The Lions have a win over Carroll Academy and a loss to McNairy Central before hosting…
Read MoreKyle Named Director of Public Works
Article by Steve Corlew- After months of special called meetings, voting to change the charter, and reviewing applications, the Lexington City Board agreed to hire Kacy Kyle as the next Public Works Director. The position has been open since Robbie McCready stepped down when he was elected the Henderson County Mayor. Meeting Monday, December 5th,…
Read MoreMcClaine Concludes Stellar High School Career
Article by Blake Franklin- Isiah McClaine, a senior standout athlete for the Lexington High School Big Red Tigers football program, recently concluded his high school football career when the Tigers football program ended its season with a loss in the TSSAA state football playoffs to Pearl-Cohn on November 18, 2022. McClaine, 5’9, 190 pounds, made…
Read MoreBudget Committee Hears Request for an Official Vehicle
Article by Steve Corlew- A State Comptroller’s Audit finding has prompted the Henderson County Mayor to request an official vehicle from the Henderson County Commission. Meeting Thursday, December 1, 2022, the commission’s budget committee heard a report from Mayor Robbie McCready that the Tennessee Comptroller’s Office cited the Henderson County Sheriff for providing a vehicle…
Read MoreLady Lions Basketball Smother Clarksburg
Article by Blake Franklin- With two games already completed, the Scotts Hill High School Lady Lions basketball team was back in action last Friday evening, December 2, 2022. The Lady Lions welcomed Clarksburg High School to Reagan, Tennessee with their sights set on another win on the season. This game would go in the Lady…
Read MoreJoint Economic Development Board Holds Monthly Session
Article by Steve Corlew- Mayors and officials from around the county met to discuss economic development, Monday, December 5th. The board is made up of county officials, mayors and city officials from Lexington, Sardis, Scotts Hill, and Parkers Crossroads. Among the issues, the board discussed the need for a budget and joint funding. The board…
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