Obituaries For November 30, 2022 Edition
Mike Dickson, 79 James William Lee, 77 Everett Junior Sego, 91 Calvin Rayburn White, 75 Faye Wood, 76 For complete obituaries, see the November 30th edition of The Lexington Progress. Subscribe Today!
Read MoreNew State Law Affects Third Graders
Article by Steve Corlew- Lexington and Henderson County educators are trying to prepare parents for a new state law that can affect third graders. The Tennessee Literacy Success Act (LSA) which was approved in a 2021 special session by the General Assembly, is designed to ensure that students in early grades are on tract to…
Read MoreLHS Tigers Football Season Closes with Loss to Pearl-Cohn
Article by Blake Franklin- Coming into the third-round playoff game against Pearl-Cohn, Lexington had been riding an eight-game winning streak. Last Friday evening, November 18, 2022, Lexington knew the matchup against the Firebirds would be tough but wanted to meet them head on for a chance to continue the team’s run in the 2022 TSSAA…
Read MoreA SHHS Physical Science Class Studies Forensics
Article by Steve Corlew- A “crime” has been committed, and the students of Michelle Lyons’ Physical Science class are investigating. The students are getting a chance to put into practice what they have been learning in the classroom. “I want the kids to have fun,” Lyons said. “It is a fun way to experiment with…
Read MoreFormer LHS Lady Tigers Soccer Players Shine
Article by Blake Franklin- Two of Lexington High School’s former Lady Tigers soccer members have made the most of their experiences at the next level. Hailey Hudgens and Jurni Montague made impactful impressions this past season of the Dyersburg State Community College lady soccer program. Both players took their talents from the high school level…
Read MorePrincess Theatre to Host Christmas Movie Premiere
Article by Steve Corlew- A Lexington High School freshman will be greeting fans when his Christmas movie premieres at the Princess Theater, November 29, 2022. The red-carpet premier of “It’s Christmas Again,” featuring cast member Jordan Makale Williams will be a one night only event. Jordan is the son of Cassie Smith and Casey Williams.…
Read MoreTigers Basketball Come Out on Top in HOF Game
Article by Blake Franklin- The Big Red Tigers basketball team got to hit the floor of their home gymnasium last Tuesday evening, November 15, 2022. Lexington hosted Madison Academic in a Hall of Fame game at Lexington High School. This game was a showcase of the offseason work that the Tigers had put in before…
Read MoreHenderson County Election Audit Results in Perfect Score
Article by Steve Corlew- The recent self-audit of the November 8th general election resulted in perfect results, according to the Administer of Elections, Robin Powers. Local election officials are now required to conduct the audit immediately after an election to make sure the results are accurate. Officials audited the early votes, the mail in ballots…
Read MoreTisdale Taken In XFL Draft
Article by Blake Franklin- Tariqious Tisdale, a former standout athlete at Lexington High School and also a member of the University of Mississippi football program, recently received another opportunity to continue his professional football career. After signing as an undrafted free agent with the Cincinnati Bengals of the National Football League, Tisdale saw his stint…
Read MoreTennessee 22A Remains Closed as Work Continues
Article by Steve Corlew- Tennessee 22A is still closed, with no word from the Tennessee Department of Transportation on when the road will reopen. The City of Lexington has also not had any updates on the work. Crews with Jones Brothers Construction, LLC, had been paving the Lexington Bypass. The highway was closed on short…
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