Lexington Industrial Board Approves Property for New Retail Business.
Article by Steve Corlew- The Lexington Industrial Development Board approved an option to purchase agreement for the sale of property on Tennessee 22 North, Friday, August 26, 2022. The board also began the process for tax increment financing on a new subdivision in north Lexington. The Industrial Development Board is chaired by Jeff Lewis and…
Read MoreHCN Tigers Take Loss Against Decatur County
Article by Blake Franklin- The Henderson County North Tigers were on the road for a second consecutive week last Tuesday, August 23, as the Tigers headed traveled to take on Decatur County Middle School. HCN came off a loss last week against USJ and were hoping to garner a win over the Panthers. The Tigers…
Read MoreHenderson County Free Fair To Bring Fun and Excitement
Article by Steve Corlew- The annual Henderson County Free Fair will bring fun and entertainment for everyone, September 12-17. 2022. The midway will open each night Monday through Thursday, at 6:00 p.m. those nights will feature a $20 bracelet. Friday will be School Day, with the midway opening from 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. with…
Read MoreLexington Volleyball Secures Win Over Milan
Article by Blake Franklin- Lexington Lady Tigers Volleyball has been racking up wins along the early portion of the season. This past Monday evening, August 29, the Lady Tigers welcomed Milan High School to their home court and the team knew the effort needed to secure another win on the season. Lexington was not deterred…
Read MoreObituaries For August 31, 2022 Edition
Rev. Joe W. Beal, 67 Donald Ray Eads, 79 Mary Bentley Hale, 81 Julian “Lee” Hughes, 51 Joyce Ann Newman, 80 William Bates Pierce, 94 Sarah Louise Ross, 80 Wilburn Gene Russell, 95 For complete obituaries, see the August 31st edition of The Lexington Progress. Subscribe Today!
Read MoreLions Open Season By Beating Bolivar
Article by Blake Franklin- With the Friday night lights in full swing, the regular season is upon us for the 2022 football season. Fans and supporters filled the stadium bleachers and cheered on their favorite team as the start of the season came. Scotts Hill took to the road this past Friday evening, August 19,…
Read MoreCounty Board of Education Moving Forward with Stadium Upgrades
Article by Steve Corlew- The Henderson County Board of Education took the next steps in a new stadium for Lexington High School and improvements to Scotts Hill High School’s football field during the board’s meeting, Thursday, August 19, 2022. The board reviewed two options for a new stadium at LHS and voted to proceed with…
Read MoreMinutemen Trounce Hardin County for First Win of Season
Article by Blake Franklin- The Lexington Middle School Minutemen football team had their home opener of the season, last Thursday evening, August 18. LMS was looking to get back in the win column, as the team took a defeat in the season opener against Huntingdon. Lexington Middle School wasted no time is jumping out to…
Read MoreThe Big Red Tigers Hosted Bruceton in 1961 for First Home Game in New Stadium
Article by Steve Corlew- As the Henderson County Board of Education plans for a new stadium at Lexington High School, it seemed a good time to visit the opening of the current stadium 61 years ago. A senior running back for the Big Red and local attorney, Howard Douglass, played in the first game at…
Read MoreLady Lions Volleyball Advance To Semi-Finals in Tournament
Article by Blake Franklin- Over the weekend, on Saturday, August 20, 2022, the Scotts Hill Lady Lions volleyball team competed in the Freed-Hardeman Varsity Tournament played on the campus of Freed-Hardeman University. Scotts Hill would have some tough competition to go up against on the day, but that did not deter the Lady Lions from…
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