Parkers Crossroads Board Approved New Garbage Fee
Article by Steve Corlew- The Parkers Crossroads commissioners approved the second and final reading of a solid waste ordinance, Saturday morning. Mayor Kenneth Kizer and Commissioner Tom Hardee voted to approve the new solid waste collection fees for the city during the special called session August 20, 2022. Commissioner Jamie Simonton was absent. The new…
Read MoreLady Lions Have Success in Tri-Match
Article by Blake Franklin- The Scotts Hill Lady Lions volleyball team was in action, in a tri-match, on Tuesday, August 16, 2022. The two opposing teams that came to Scotts Hill to compete were McNairy County and Gibson County. Scotts Hill volleyball saw some success during the contest, as the Lady Lions would defeat Gibson…
Read MoreR3 Program Holds Graduation, Hope for Participants
Article by Steve Corlew- The R3 Program, a partnership of the Henderson County Sheriff’s Department, Dwayne’s Quality Metals and other community partners held its first graduation, August 22, 2022. R3 stands for Reflect, Reclaim, and Redeem. Jim Terry, owner of Dewayne’s Quality Metal and Joe T. Wood, Director of the R3 Program wanted to further…
Read MoreLady Tigers Sweep Dyersburg
Article by Blake Franklin- On Monday evening, August 22, the Lexington High School Lady Tigers volleyball team hit the road to take on the Lady Trojans of Dyersburg High School. This match always brings out the very best competition on both teams, so Lexington knew the task at hand. The road trip wasn’t a problem…
Read MoreObituaries For August 24, 2022 Edition
James K. Burroughs, 55 Donald Dewayne Ditto, 63 For complete obituaries, see the August 24th edition of The Lexington Progress. Subscribe Today!
Read MoreFlat Tire Causes Truck Fire on Interstate 40
Article by Steve Corlew- The Henderson County Fire Department’s Station Three received a late-night call at the 118 mile-marker of Interstate 40, Tuesday August 9, 2022. According to Henderson County Fire Chief Lynn Murphy, the department responded to the fire at 11:02 p.m. Friction from a flat tire caused the blaze. For this and other…
Read MoreBig Red Tigers Take on Adamsville in Jamboree
Article by Blake Franklin- With the start of regular season play beginning this Friday evening, the Lexington High School football team had one final chance to put the finishing pieces together for the team during the annual jamboree game. Last Friday evening, August 12, 2022, the Tigers hosted Adamsville at Jim Stowe Field for their…
Read MoreChancery Court Offices to Stay at the Courthouse, Court Moves
Article by Steve Corlew- The Henderson County Courthouse may see it’s last courtroom case August 18th, as Chancellor Steven W. Maroney’s court moves to the Henderson County Justice Complex in September. According to Clerk and Master, Leigh Milam, the offices will remain at the Henderson County Courthouse, but court sessions will move. “It is all…
Read MoreLions Football Host Hardin County in Jamboree Game
Article by Blake Franklin- The Scotts Hill High School football team welcomed Hardin County to their home turf last Friday evening, August 12, 2022, for the annual jamboree football game held the week prior to the start of the regular season. The Lions were looking to perfect things before the regular season and this was…
Read MoreHenderson County Chamber Announces New Leadership
Article by Steve Corlew- The Henderson County Chamber of Commerce has named a new Executive Director and a new Assistant/Manager of Member Services. Kristina Anderson will begin her job as Executive Director on Tuesday, September 6, 2022, according to Chamber President Tasha Johnson. The Chamber also hired Sydney Lopiccolo as the new Assistant/Manager of Member…
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