Natchez 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…
Read MoreScotts 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…
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