SH Student Anglers Hold Awards Ceremony
Article by Blake Franklin- On Sunday, August 28, the Scotts Hill Student Anglers held their annual awards ceremony in the cafeteria of Scotts Hill High School. The program members were recognized for their accomplishments that were achieved throughout the year. Scotts Hill Student Anglers have qualified for the Bassmaster’s High School National Championship for the…
Read MoreCrossroads Commission Approve Solid Waste Letter, Discussed ARPA Funds
Article by Steve Corlew- The City of Parkers Crossroads Commission approved a letter to residents about the new garbage pickup fee and they discussed the American Rescue Plan funds, during the regular monthly meeting, September 1, 2022. Parkers Crossroads commissioners will end their free garbage collection on October 1, 2022. The new weekly service will…
Read MoreHCN Tigers Victorious Over Trinity Christian
Article by Blake Franklin- The Tigers of Henderson County North were in action last week in two games. Henderson County North would take on TCA on Tuesday, August 30, and then the team was in competition on Thursday, September 1, 2022, against Lexington Middle School. The Tigers would split the games as HCN secured the…
Read MoreNatchez Trace to Host Annual State Event
Article by Steve Corlew- Cycling enthusiast will have an opportunity to participate in the 33rd annual Bicycle Ride Across Tennessee (BRAT), September 9-12, at Natchez Trace State Park. The annual event will be based at two state parks, Natchez Trace and Henry Horton. Each day will feature loop rides, returning to the basecamp. Registration will…
Read MoreLHS Cross Country Season Off to a Roaring Start
Article by Blake Franklin- For the past few years, the Lexington High School cross country program has seen a lot of success during the girls’ races but not much, save a few individuals, on the boys’ side. Well, this season, the roles have reversed, so to speak. On the girls’ side, sophomore Addison Stanfill and…
Read MoreStudents Learn To Focus on the Road with Arrive Alive
Article by Steve Corlew- The Arrive Alive Tour stopped in Lexington and Scotts Hill this past week to give students a spin in their simulator to show them the dangers of distracted driving. Thursday the tour visited Lexington High School and on Friday stopped at Scotts Hill High School. These were two of nine stops…
Read MoreLady Lions Soccer Have Impressive Run
Article by Blake Franklin- SHHS Lady Lions soccer has been busy over the last few weeks with an impressive mid-season status obtained. The Lady Lions have had multiple games over the past few weeks facing non-district rivals in the McKenzie Rebels and North Side Indians, as well as district rivals in Wayne County and the…
Read MoreObituaries For September 7, 2022 Edition
Eddie Ray Borron, 71 Bobbie A. Cornelius, 85 Charles Wesley Essary, 79 Jimmie Hughes Phillips, 77 Sandra Scott, 68 Thomas Wayne Vestal, 64 For complete obituaries, see the September 7th edition of The Lexington Progress. Subscribe Today!
Read MoreCounty Officials Take Oath, Carver Breaks Barriers
Article by Steve Corlew- When the Henderson County officials took their oath to office on Monday night, Tasha Carver made local history. Carver, who as elected the new Henderson County Court Clerk, became not only the first black elected to county-wide office, but also the first black female. William Carter, Jr., was also elected as…
Read MoreLady Tigers Volleyball Continues Success
Article by Blake Franklin- The Lexington High School Lady Tigers Volleyball team has been putting together a nice win streak over their last few matches the team has played. Lexington took on Bolivar last Tuesday evening, August 23, with the hopes of continuing the recent string of success. Bolivar was no match for the Lady…
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