Board of Education Approves Construction
Article by Steve Corlew The Henderson County Board of Education approved the construction of a new greenhouses for county high schools as part of the Innovated Schools Model Grant. A new greenhouse will be built at… For complete coverage, see the July 22nd edition of the Lexington Progress. Subscribe Today!
Read MoreTigers, Lions Hit the Road for Summer Work
Article by Jordan Morris The summer work continued for Henderson County’s high school football programs last Thursday, July 16, as both Scotts Hill and Lexington hit the road to compete against outside competition in preparation for the upcoming 2026 season. Scotts Hill traveled to… For complete coverage, see the July 22nd edition of the Lexington…
Read MoreObituaries July 22, 2026
Eliseo Frutis, 59 James “J. W.” Gurley, 91 Nicky Glen Hopper, 71 James Abraham “Abie” Houston, 83 Dalton Lynn “Big Hog” Reeves, 86 James Presley “Pete” Renfroe, 81 Mary Ann Rhodes, 63 Sara Thomas, 88 Mandy West, 48 Johnny Wayne Wilson, 66 For complete obituaries, see the July 22nd edition of the Lexington Progress. Subscribe…
Read MoreScotts Hill City Board Approves Inter-System Rates
Article by Steve Corlew In another step in the long process of making improvements to its water system, the Scotts Hill city board approved two agreements for purchasing water from other systems, during its meeting on Monday, July 6th. The agreement sets the rate Scotts Hill will pay Lexington Utilities for water that is metered…
Read MoreLocal Standouts Earn All-Star Softball Honors
Article by Jordan Morris Some of Henderson County’s top softball talent was recognized with postseason all-star selections as players from Lexington and Scotts Hill represented their schools on the state stage. The Tennessee Softball Coaches Association hosted its… For complete coverage, see the July 15th edition of the Lexington Progress. Subscribe Today!
Read MoreAldermen Approve Budgets Without Setting Tax Rate
Article by Steve Corlew The Lexington Board of Aldermen voted to approve the FY2026-27 budget on Monday, July 13th, but failed to set the property tax rate. The board voted 4-3 to approve the second reading of the budgets, however it was unclear what the property tax rate would be or how they were going…
Read MoreLexington 12U All-Stars Crowned Undefeated USSSA World Series Champions
Article Submitted By Amanda Ditto ATHENS, Ala. — The Lexington 12U Girls All-Star softball team completed a remarkable championship run this weekend, capturing the USSSA World Series Championship in dominant fashion while finishing the tournament undefeated against some of the Southeast’s top competition. The All-Stars put together an… For complete coverage, see the July 15th…
Read MoreGrant Awarded for Sardis City Park Improvement
Article by Steve Corlew Sardis was recently awarded a grant to install new playground equipment at the town park as they work to continue making improvements for recreational opportunities. The grant was just one of the items on the monthly meeting agenda Monday, July 6th. The board of aldermen also approved… For complete coverage, see…
Read MoreObituaries July 15, 2026
Amelia Rose Brown Linda Lou Camper, 88 Clara Mae Covington, 91 Agnes Virginia Duke Dabbs, 83 Dora “Olene” Frazier, 98 William Floyd Page, 72 Mike Russell For complete obituaries, see the July 15th edition of the Lexington Progress. Subscribe Today!
Read MoreAmerica 250 Celebration Filled with Music, Fireworks and Fun
Article by Steve Corlew Henderson countians celebrated America’s Semiquincentennial birthday with fireworks and parties across the county. At Pine Lake the annual resident’s boat parade was held. The Festival of the Lakes Boat Parade showed entries decked out… For complete coverage, see the July 8th edition of the Lexington Progress. Subscribe Today!
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