Several Fall Events Slated for October
Article by Steve Corlew- The 18th Annual Beech Lake Bike Fest is scheduled for October 15, 2022, at Beech Lake. Gates open at 8:00 a.m. There will be live music, vendors, and food during the day. All proceeds benefit Lexington’s Carl Perkins Center for the Prevention of Child Abuse. Miss Lexington and Miss Henderson County…
Read MoreObituaries For October 12, 2022 Edition
Steven Dewayne Austin, 53 Arthur Bain, Jr., 78 Joseph Trent Johnston, 33 Jane B. Morris, 78 Mary Frances Scott, 78 J. E. Wood, 97 Juaneva Morgan Wood, 98 For complete obituaries, see the October 12th edition of The Lexington Progress. Subscribe Today!
Read MoreParkers Crossroads Looks at Adding Business Tax
Article by Steve Corlew- The Parkers Crossroads Commission approved the first reading of a business tax, during its regular meeting October 7, 2022. Mayor Kenneth Kizer and Commissioner Jamie Simonton voted to approve the first reading of the tax. Commissioner Tony Hardee voted against the tax, wanting to study the issue a little longer. The…
Read MoreScotts Hill Discusses Water Grants, Awarded DRA Grant
Article by Steve Corlew- Scotts Hill was awarded a half million-dollar Delta Regional Authority Grant for the Bath Springs water system, Tuesday morning after discussing its emergency water connection grant during a short board session, Monday, October 3, 2022. The DRA Grant is separate from the Tennessee of Environmental and Conservation (TDEC) Grant. The $509,578…
Read MoreLexington Rolls to Big Win Over Hardin County
Article by Blake Franklin- The Lexington High School Big Red Tigers football team had an opportunity to make some noise in west Tennessee last Friday night as the team hosted Hardin County High School. LHS had won three out of their last four games and were looking to continue the success in this game. Many…
Read MoreLocal Group Raises Funds to Help Our Unseen, the Homeless
Article by Steve Corlew- They walk our streets daily, many times going unseen as the rest of us pass them by during our busy day. But the homeless still are with us and a new organization is trying to help. Local Pastor Miles Roberts has organized The Henderson County Homeless Coalition to help those that want…
Read MoreMinutemen Close Season With a Victory
Article by Blake Franklin- Playing on Tuesday, September 27, 2022, the Lexington Middle School football team hit the road for their final contest of the season. The Minutemen made their way to Parsons, Tennessee to take on Decatur County Middle School. Lexington looked to end the season on a high note and take down the…
Read MoreLocal Guardsmen Help in Florida Recovery
Article by Steve Corlew- The Tennessee National Guard sent roughly 1,200 soldiers and airmen from Tennessee, including 73 from the Henderson County area to Florida in support of recovery efforts after Hurricane Ian made landfall. The 251st Military Police Company based in Lexington headed south to aid in the efforts on Thursday, September 29, 2022.…
Read MoreLions Grab Win Over Hickman County
Article by Blake Franklin- Being back home last Friday evening, September 30, Scotts Hill High School welcomed Hickman County to their home field during their homecoming game. Scotts Hill came off a win the week prior and were looking to tally another win on the season. The Lions would pull away towards the end of…
Read MoreScotts Hill Celebrated SHHS Homecoming, Doe Creek and Appreciation Day
Article by Steve Corlew- It was a busy weekend in Scotts Hill as a number of celebrations had something for everyone. Scott Hill High School celebrated football homecoming with its first ever homecoming parade on Friday, September 30. The Lions went on to win their game, defeating Hickman County, 21-7. Friday night was a night…
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