Election Season is Here, Early Voting Starts October 19th
Article by Steve Corlew- Candidates for both parties were in Henderson County recently as early voting nears for the November state-wide election. On Monday, October 10, 2022, the Henderson County Republicans turned out to see their candidates at the Princess Theater. Guest speakers were 72nd District State Representative Kirk Haston and 79th District State Representative…
Read MoreScotts Hill Student Anglers Compete At Beech Lake
Article by Blake Franklin- On a beautiful day for some great fishing opportunities, the Scotts Hill Student Anglers hosted a tournament at Beech Lake on Saturday, October 1, 2022. The anglers all gave their best effort in trying to claim the tops spots during the fishing tournament. There was a large crowd gathered at the…
Read MoreHenderson County Grand Jury Returns 67 True Bills of Indictments
Article by Steve Corlew- The Henderson County grand jury returned 67 “True” bills from its session on Tuesday, October 4, 2022, according to the Henderson County Circuit Court Clerk’s office. There were three “No” bills returned and five “Passed” or no indictment. Seventeen cases were sealed. Those indicted will be arraigned on October 14, 2022:…
Read MoreLady Tigers Advance in District Tournament
Article by Blake Franklin- With the regular season coming to an end, the Lexington High School Lady Tigers volleyball team turned their attention to postseason play. The Lady Tigers were the top seeded team heading into the district tournament and began play last Tuesday, October 4, 2022. Lexington hosted the tournament, so the team welcomed…
Read MoreOutdoor Truths
It was a cold October day. The fog wouldn’t lift until late morning. It was the opening day of Kentucky’s muzzleloader season, and I was high atop a mountain looking for a buck making his way back to his bedding area. The day was perfect for deer movement, and it wasn’t long until the action…
Read MoreLexington Planning Commission Moves Forward on New Developments
Article by Steve Corlew- The Lexington Planning Commission moved forward on some new developments during a brief session October 10, 2022. The commission approved the building site plan for the Lexington Strip Center on West Church Street in front of Tractor Supply. The 7,970 square foot strip mall will be built on the site of…
Read MoreLexington Volleyball Secure Spot in Final
Article by Blake Franklin- In the region 7AA semi-final match against Milan on Monday, October 10, the Lexington High School Lady Tigers volleyball team was in a must win scenario. The winner of the contest moved on and the loser was sent packing. The Lady Tigers started off slow against the Lady Bulldogs but weren’t…
Read MoreSeveral 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…
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