Lexington’s 11U All-Stars Place Runner-Up in State
Article by Blake Franklin- Another Lexington Little League all-star team competed in the state tournament last week at Guy B. Amis Park. The Lexington 11U all-star team put their abilities on display for their hometown. With seven teams competing for a chance at a state title, the tournament’s competition was a fierce battle to the…
Read MoreLexington Title Holders Honored at Reception
Article by Steve Corlew- Miss Tennessee Lauren Dickson and Miss Tennessee Outstanding Teen Jane Marie Franks were honored Sunday during a reception at the First Baptist Church in Lexington. A large group of supporters, family and friends lined up to congratulate both Dickson and Franks and have photos made with them. In a rare event…
Read MoreRuritan Club Host Annual Walking Horse Show
Riders prepare for their events at the 23rd Annual Parkers Crossroads Walking Horse Show. Riders competed in 30 different classes. Photo by: Steve Corlew / The Lexington ProgressArticle by Steve Corlew- Equestrians from around the area were on hand Saturday night for the 23rd Annual Parkers Crossroads Walking Horse Show. Proceeds from the event are…
Read MoreObituaries For July 20, 2022 Edition
Mary A. Azbill, 67 Shirley Beasley, 82 Betty Britt Foley, 83 Gloria Ann Hayes, 74 Paul Eugene McGill, 93 Orbin B. McPeake, 86 Jean McDaniel Williams, 90 For complete obituaries, see the July 20th edition of The Lexington Progress. Subscribe Today!
Read MoreLHS Beta Club Bring Home National Honors
Article by Steve Corlew- The Lexington High School Beta Club brought home national honors winning the group talent completion, the trading pin design, and the “Beta Together” awards during the National Beta Club convention in Nashville, July 1-4, 2022. The Beta Club is the largest national non-profit youth organization and according to Nicki Johnson, LHS…
Read MoreTubbs shows how 4-H has changed over the years
Article by Steve Corlew- Jarrett Tubbs, a graduate of Scotts Hill High School, has demonstrated how his participation in 4-H led to a full scholarship at the University of Tennessee. Tubbs, 18, hopes to teach agriculture or become a UT Extension Agent upon graduation. He will be part of the Agriculture Leadership Education and Communication…
Read MoreXtreme 12 Win USGF World Series
Article by Blake Franklin- With the all-star season in full swing, there is another major accomplishment to highlight with a local softball team from our community. The Xtreme 12 softball team made their way to Clarksville, Tennessee last week to compete in the USGF World Series. This competition sees some of the most top talented…
Read MoreChamber to Start Search for New Director
Article by Steve Corlew- The Henderson County Chamber of Commerce will be starting a search for a new director after Melissa Gilbert resigned to take a new job. After more than a year on the job, Gilbert is taking a new position and her last day with the chamber will be Friday, July 15, 2022.…
Read MoreLexington Man Arrested for Arson
Article by Steve Corlew- A 65-year-old Lexington man has been accused of arson and burglary in Carroll County, according to authorities. According to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, David Ables was taken into custody Thursday, July 6, 2022. He was released on $50,000 bond. The charges were a result of a joint investigation by the…
Read MoreTennessee Sports Writers Association Releases 2022 All-State Softball Teams
Article by Blake Franklin- Last Thursday, July 7, 2022, the Tennessee Sports Writers Association released the 2022 All-State Softball teams. There are a couple names to make the list that locals might know to be familiar faces with a softball program in Lexington. The Lady Tigers softball team had two of its members to be…
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