Sardis City Board Rejected All Bids on Sardis School Demolition
Article by Steve Corlew- The Sardis City Board clarified its bidding process for the removal of the Sardis school building and will open new bids on December 12th at 4:30 p.m. Meeting in the board’s regular session, Monday, December 5, 2022, aldermen decided to clarify the bidding process. There were five bids for the project…
Read MoreSH Lions Take Down McNairy on the Road
Article by Blake Franklin- Last Tuesday evening, December 6, the Scotts Hill Lions basketball team hit the road in traveling to Selmer, Tennessee, to take on McNairy County High School. The Lions had been on a recent string of success and looked to continue that trend. Scotts Hill found the success that the team was…
Read MoreScotts Hill City Board Hires New Police Chief
Article by Steve Corlew- The Scotts Hill City Board chose a new police chief from three candidates at its regular monthly session, Monday, December 5, 2022. The board also heard updates on its grant applications and its water system during a short regular session. Aldermen voted 6-1 to hire Travis Dunavant as the city’s next…
Read MoreLHS Basketball Rebounds with Win
Article by Blake Franklin- After coming off a loss to Jackson Christian School, the Lexington High School Tigers basketball team hit the road to Jackson, Tennessee to take on Liberty Tech. The Tigers had a game plan in place and as the team executed it on the night, found themselves in a position to grab…
Read MoreShop with a Cop Shows Different Side of Police Work
Article by Steve Corlew- It was with a heavy heart that officers took part in this year’s Shop with a Cop event in Lexington. This program was one of late Assistant Chief Barry Roberts’ favorite programs and the community has reached out to show its support. It also allowed law enforcement officers an opportunity to…
Read MoreLady Lions Beat In-County Rival
Article by Blake Franklin- In a game that has bragging rights within Henderson County, the Scotts Hill Lady Lions were ready to take on the challenge on Friday evening, December 9, 2022. The Lady Lions had to hit the road to take on Lexington High School but that did not deter the team from imposing…
Read MoreJackson Symphony Brings Christmas Music to Lexington
Article by Steve Corlew- The Lexington Princess Theater stepped in to host the Jackson Symphony when a scheduling conflict prompted a move. The Symphony on the Move was originally scheduled to appear at Lexington High School but was moved to the local theatre to avoid a conflict with a local basketball game. The “Symphony on…
Read MoreLady 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!
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