Scotts Hill High School Band Wins Awards
Article by Steve Corlew- The Scotts Hill High School Band has been making history this year, winning awards in several competitions. Their latest event was the Bethel University Renaissance Invitational. The band won Best Drum Major and Percussion in class BB, second place band in class BB and Best Drum Major and Best Percussion in…
Read MoreObituaries For November 2, 2022 Edition
Slater Dallen Beecham, 19 Anthony Brunt, 66 Porter Bunch, 70 Bobby Joe Burton, 81 Bro. Ron Denison, 70 Martha Anne Sewell Duck, 83 Violet Ann Gourley, 82 Paul Parrish, 81 Jerry Randall “Randy” Sanders, 66 James “Larry” Powers, 68 Pedro “Peter” Salinas For complete obituaries, see the November 2nd edition of The Lexington Progress. Subscribe…
Read MoreBroadband Project Moves Forward
Article by Steve Corlew- The Lexington City Board is in the process of selecting a contractor for the Lexington Electric System Broadband project. The board met October 25th and 26th to hear the proposals from FiberRise and Stuart C. Irby. On, Thursday, October 27th they are expected to approve a contractor. Aldermen briefly discussed the project…
Read MoreLHS Tiger Football Win Five in a Row
Article by Blake Franklin- Riding a four-game winning streak, the Lexington High School Tigers football team wanted more. Lexington welcomed Crockett County to Tiger Stadium last Friday evening, October 21, in hopes of extending that winning streak. The Tigers were well prepared and came into the game with a good game plan. Lexington would handle…
Read MoreBreast Cancer Warriors
Article by Steve Corlew- Breast Cancer Awareness should not end as the month of October ends, we should be aware of it daily and year around. The Pink Ribbons should be a constant reminder that cancer can strike anyone at anytime. Breast cancer can affect both men and women. The Lexington Progress had several articles…
Read MoreSH Lions Football Grab Crucial Win
Article by Blake Franklin- The Scotts Hill Lions football team was back on the field last Friday evening, October 21, 2022. The Lions hosted West Carroll High School in Reagan, Tennessee. Scotts Hill was defeated the week prior, and the Lions were looking to get back in the win column. The Lions had a better…
Read MoreLexington Aldermen Tackle Lengthy Agenda
Article by Steve Corlew- The Lexington Board of Aldermen worked through a long agenda, addressing some lingering issues, October 24, 2022. In past meetings the board had discussed beer permits, mobile home parks, new developments, and job openings. Monday night’s three-and-a-half-hour session saw some resolutions, but also brought more questions. Early in the meeting the…
Read MoreLexington Volleyball Falls to Creek Wood
Article by Blake Franklin- With the Lexington High School Lady Tigers volleyball team heading to middle Tennessee last week to compete in the TSSAA state volleyball tournament, Lexington knew there would be fierce competition to face. The Lady Tigers put forth their best team effort in competing against the state’s best. LHS took on Creek…
Read MoreVineyard Named Finance Director, Solid Waste Committee Meets
Article by Steve Corlew- The Henderson County Finance Committee named a new Finance Department Director and the county’s solid waste committee met last week. The two separate committee’s held session, October 20 and 21. In the Finance Committee meeting Friday morning, Assistant Finance Department Director Megan Vineyard was named to head the department. Her appointment…
Read MoreMcClaine Top Rusher in LHS Football Program
Article by Blake Franklin- Isiah McClaine, a senior running back for the Lexington High School football program, had one remarkable night on the field last Friday evening, October 21, 2022. McClaine rushed for 377 yards against Crockett County, in a 45-21 win for the Lexington Tigers. According to multiple sources, the phenomenal performance on the…
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