Outdoor Truths
I’ve often noticed how deer live mostly in a quiet environment. Even this morning I watched one particular city dwelling doe begin to get a bit nervous when the noise of traffic began to surround her. She quickly moved to a quieter place. Not only do they prefer a soundless surrounding, but most of the…
Read MoreObituaries For November 16, 2022 Edition
Freddie Glynn Carrington 80 Donald Ray Buckley, 68 Marian Ivean Duke, 92 Mary Ann Meeks, 80 Bobby Joe Myracle, 81 Mary Nell Rogers, 83 Robert Earvin Russell, 76 For complete obituaries, see the November 16th edition of The Lexington Progress. Subscribe Today!
Read MoreThey Are Proud They Served, We Are Proud They Did
Article by Steve Corlew- Henderson Countians will be honoring our veterans this upcoming weekend, and for those who have served it will be a special day. It began as a day to remember the end of the “war to end all wars,” World War I. On the 11th hour of the 11th day of the…
Read MoreLHS Tigers Football Continue Playoff Run
Article by Blake Franklin- The Lexington High School Tigers football team made their way into the 2022 state playoffs this past Friday evening, November 5, 2022. The Tigers had been on a hot streak to end the regular season and began their TSSAA playoff run. Lexington had won their previous six contests before hosting Greenbrier…
Read MoreElection Results Are In With No Surprises in Henderson County
Article by Steve Corlew- There were no surprises in the November General Election returns as Republicans Brock Martin, Kirk Haston, and Ed Jackson were elected to represent Henderson County in Nashville, November 8, 2022. David Kustoff will represent Henderson County in Congress and Bill Lee won re-election as Governor. In Henderson County, 6,537 voters turned…
Read MoreGilliam Promoted to Lt. Colonel
Article by Steve Corlew- Family and friends gathered to see Casey Gilliam promoted to Lt. Colonel during ceremonies at the Henderson County Courthouse, November 5th. Gilliam, a “Top Gun” pilot and Marine Corp officer was sworn in by another “Top Gun” and Henderson County Native, Navy Commander Ian Gorski. Gilliam was also joined by his…
Read MoreLocal Middle School Players Compete in All-Star Game
Article by Blake Franklin- Over the past weekend on Saturday November 5, 2022, local middle school football players were represented in the West Tennessee Centennial Bank Middle School Football All-Star game. The South team was comprised of ten schools: Lexington Middle School, Henderson County North, Henderson County South, Camden, Decatur County, Huntingdon, Bruceton, Waverly, Stewart…
Read MoreVeterans to be Honored This Weekend
Article by Steve Corlew- Several activities and events are scheduled to honor local veterans this weekend. Thursday, November 10, the Sardis Senior Center will have a program honoring veterans at 11:00 a.m. followed by a luncheon. The Henderson County Senior Citizens Center will host a drive through breakfast, Thursday, November 10 to honor Veterans. The…
Read MoreLions Football Season Comes to End With Loss
Article by Blake Franklin- The Scotts Hill High School Lions football team made the 2022 TSSAA state football playoffs this season, as the team headed to Mt. Pleasant High School last Friday evening, November 4, 2022. The Lions were riding a two-game winning streak entering the playoffs and knew the competition would be fierce on…
Read MoreParkers Crossroads Commissioners Worked Through Short Agenda
Article by Steve Corlew- Parkers Crossroads commissioners worked through a short agenda during their regular monthly meeting, November 4, 2022. Among the items discussed, was the need for a helipad at the city park. Commissioners decided to do some research to see if grant funds were available. Commissioner Tony Hardee suggested that the city consult…
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