LHS Tigers Soccer Opens Season 2–0
Article by Jordan Morris The Lexington High School men’s soccer team opened its season with a strong start last week, earning back-to-back victories over Riverside and Dyersburg behind an explosive offensive effort from senior Ethan Armstrong. Lexington began the week with an impressive 6–0 shutout victory over Riverside. The Tigers controlled the match from the…
Read MoreOfficials Hold New Lodge Ground Breaking
Article by Steve Corlew It begins to appear to be a reality. It was first announced in the state’s 2023 budget and now dirt was being turned marking the start of the construction of a new $70 million sportsman’s lodge at Natchez Trace State Park. Local and state officials gathered… For complete coverage, see the…
Read MoreTigers Open Season With 16-Hit Offensive Outburst, Defeat South Gibson 11–6
Article by Jordan Morris The Lexington Tigers baseball team opened its season with an impressive offensive performance Friday, defeating South Gibson 11–6 behind a 16-hit outing from the Tiger lineup. Lexington wasted little time getting the bats going, consistently putting runners… For complete coverage, see the March 11th edition of The Lexington Progress. Subscribe Today!
Read MoreCity Recorder Terminated at Lexington Special Session
The Lexington City Board voted 4-3 on Monday, March 9th, to terminate city recorder and CFO, Cody Wood. In the second of three meetings on March 9th the board voted 4-3 to terminate Wood, whom they had suspended without pay 10 days earlier. Alderwoman Donna Ross made… For complete coverage, see the March 11th edition…
Read MoreObituaries March 11, 2026
Janice Marie Reeves Barker, 82 Peyton Michael Blankenship, 12 Charles Stanford, 66 Delton Williams, 70 For complete obituaries, see the March 11th edition of The Lexington Progress. Subscribe Today!
Read MoreCORRECTION: Heart 2 Heart Home FCE Ladies Night Out
In this week’s edition, the correct information for the FCE Ladies Night Out was left out. The Lexington Progress apologizes for this error. Join Heart 2 Heart Home FCE of Henderson County at UT Extension Office located at 276 White Street, Lexington, TN on March 12, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. for some family, community,…
Read MoreLHS Teacher Faces Charges After Classroom Disagreement
Article by Steve Corlew A Lexington High School teacher has been suspended and faces a simple assault charge after a disagreement with a student. Annette Mitchelle Shavchuk, 45, a Spanish teacher at Lexington High School was suspended indefinitely and charged with … For complete coverage, see the March 4th edition of The Lexington Progress. Subscribe…
Read MoreLady Tigers Season Comes to an End
Article by Jordan Morris The Lexington Lady Tigers wrapped up their 2025–26 basketball season last week with a pair of tough losses in district and regional play, bringing their year to a close against strong competition. On Monday, February 23, the Lady Tigers hosted… For complete coverage, see the March 4th edition of The Lexington…
Read MoreLady Lions Fall to Union City in Regional
Article by Jordan Morris The Scotts Hill Lady Lions saw their season come to an end Friday night as they traveled to Union City for the first round of the regional tournament, falling to the Lady Tornadoes 51–42 on February 27th. Scotts Hill battled throughout the contest but ultimately came up… For complete coverage, see…
Read MoreScotts Hill Board Discusses Speed Bumps, Take Home Vehicles
Article by Steve Corlew The Scotts Hill board back tracked on plans to install speed bumps on Peace Chapel Road, discussed police cars being taken home by volunteer officers and approved traffic cameras during its meeting on Monday, March 2nd. In February, the Scotts Hill board faced… For complete coverage, see the March 4th edition…
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