Scotts Hill Police Aid in Capturing Escapees
Article by Steve Corlew- The Scotts Hill Police Department assisted in the capture of a recent escapee from the Chester County Jail, August 24, 2022. A second escapee is still at large. David Eian Billings, 22, was captured on Highway 100 just inside the Chester County line by officers with the Chester County Sheriff’s Department,…
Read MoreScotts Hill Volleyball Split Recent Matches
Article by Blake Franklin- The Scotts Hill High School volleyball team was back in action last week with matches against Chester County and Clarksburg High School. The Lady Lions team has had some recent success within the program and were looking to add to the win column during these matches. Scotts Hill was able to…
Read MoreMotion to Dismiss Was Filed in Sheriff’s Lawsuit
Article by Steve Corlew- A motion to dismiss the lawsuit Henderson County Sheriff Brian Duke filed seeking more funds for his department was being filed August 30, 2022, according to the attorney for Henderson County Mayor Eddie Bray. Attorney Amber Shaw sent The Lexington Progress a copy of the motion. The motion is asking for…
Read MoreMinutemen Fall Short to USJ Bruins
Article by Blake Franklin- Last Thursday evening, August 25, the Lexington Middle School Minutemen football team took on the USJ Bruins on their home turf. LMS had plans to put another win on the overall record by taking down the Bruins, but the night didn’t go as planned by the team. In the final minutes…
Read MoreLee Wilkinson Resigns to Take Better Job In The Private Sector
Article by Steve Corlew- Henderson County Finance Director Lee Wilkinson has turned in his notice after being offered a better job with a private firm. Wilkinson said his new position is with an IT company that services local governments. His last day will be September 16, 2022. “I wish the county all the best,” Wilkinson…
Read MoreTigers No Match for Riverside Panthers
Article by Blake Franklin- In a game that is an annual rival game, the Lexington High School Tigers football team hit the road last Thursday evening, August 25, to take on the Panthers of Riverside High School. Lexington took a defeat in the season opener against South Gibson and were trying to get in the…
Read MoreHusband and Wife End Term on Scotts Hill City Board
Article by Steve Corlew- The Sims have been a unique pair in Tennessee local government. L.D. and Betty Sims have both served on the Scotts Hill City Board at the same time. A situation that is rare in Tennessee politics. In most cases, when a husband and wife serve on the same elected board, it…
Read MoreSH Lions Shut Out Against Mt. Pleasant
Article by Blake Franklin- The Lions football team took to the road last Friday evening, August 26, as the team made their way to the middle Tennessee area to take on Mt. Pleasant. Scotts Hill was coming off a win in their season opener against Bolivar, and the Lions looked to keep things rolling. The…
Read MoreNew Campground Under Construction at Sycamore Lake
Article by Steve Corlew- The Beech River Watershed Development Authority is working to add improvements to Sycamore Lake through a public/private partnership. Construction crews with Vista Recreation are in the process of installing campsites on the east side of Sycamore Lake. Vista Recreation has partnered with other public agencies at the federal, state, and local…
Read MoreLady Tigers Take Down South Side
Article by Blake Franklin- The Lexington High School Lady Tigers volleyball team has been on a roll as of late. The team is playing some very good volleyball at the moment and getting production from all sorts of players in their recent string of success. Lexington headed to Jackson, Tennessee on Thursday, August 25, to…
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