LHS Lady Tigers Soccer Host Annual Banquet
Article by Blake Franklin- While the 2022 season came to a close for the Lexington High School Lady Tigers soccer team, there was one more event that was on the schedule. The team gathered for their year end annual soccer banquet to help recognize the achievements of the team and also highlight season awards, as…
Read MoreScotts Hill Board Discusses Water Grants and Projects
Article by Steve Corlew- The Scotts Hill Board of Aldermen spent much of their two-hour session discussing water department grants and projects during the regular board meeting, November 7, 2022. “We have the best workers right now, and dedicated workers,” Mayor Woody Capley told the board. “I call them a team, because it is everybody.”…
Read MoreLady Tigers Soccer Players Participate in All-Star Match
Article by Blake Franklin- It was a great day of soccer on Saturday, November 5, 2022, at the All-West Tennessee All-Star Soccer Game. Madison Ozier-Sifuentez and Victoria Carrington represented Lexington High School Lady Tigers soccer in the rising start match. Carrington had a few shots on goal during the match and a beautiful corner kick…
Read MoreBird Tells Rotary of His Marathon Experience
Article by Steve Corlew- Lexington’s Matthew Bird spoke to the Lexington Rotary Club recently telling of his experience in the ultra-marathon, “The Last Annual Vol State Race.” Bird was the guest of Steve Meyer at the club’s November 1st meeting. The 314-mile (500K) race brought Bird through his hometown where friends and family met him…
Read MoreOutdoor Truths
For the past few days, I have sat in a tree stand while temperatures soared into the seventies. And I’m hunting in the Midwest in November! During each afternoon’s hunt, I only wore a T-shirt and carried a light jacket in case I needed it. I usually didn’t. The mornings were cooler, but even then,…
Read MoreObituaries For November 9, 2022 Edition
Gloria Duck Case, 62 Roy Gene Forsha, 84 Victor C. Halters, 50 Linda Lavelle Kennedy Laster, 93 Margrett Middleton, 77 Alvin Moody, 73 Oakley Alyse O’Guinn, 4 months Jeffery Dale Skelton, 57 Donald Fay Woods, 71 For complete obituaries, see the November 9th edition of The Lexington Progress. Subscribe Today!
Read MoreWork Underway to Save Lexington Money
Article by Steve Corlew- The Lexington Utilities Department has started a project at the filter plant that will have long-term benefits for the city. If you have ever noticed water being pumped from the two retention ponds in front of the L.T. “Pie” Hay Filter Plant and wondered what was going on? The city is…
Read MoreFlags Go Up and Events Are Slated to Honor Veterans
Article by Steve Corlew- Veterans’ groups have been busy preparing to honor those that have served this country. The local Veterans of Foreign Wars and American Legion Posts have planned events for November 11th and 12th. Both have been busy installing Field of Flags to honor those who serve. According to VFW Post 1294 Commander…
Read MoreLexington Rides Hot Streak into Playoffs
Article by Blake Franklin- The Lexington High School Tigers football team has been on a recent hot streak on the field as the Tigers have won five straight games heading into their regular season finale last week. Lexington welcomed Jackson South Side to Tiger Field on Friday, October 28, 2022. This was the final regular…
Read MoreStuart C. Irby Chosen as Broadband Contractor
Article by Steve Corlew- The Lexington City Board selected Stuart C. Irby as its contractor for the Lexington Electric System’s Broadband project. The board made the selection Thursday, October 27, 2022, after hearing proposals from Stuart C. Irby and FiberRise on the previous two days. Lexington received a $27.49 million grant under the Tennessee Emergency…
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