Obituaries For April 27, 2022 Edition
Sylvia Beach, 76 Darrell Wesley Garner, 53 Royce Grooms, 77 Misty Jo Wyatt Johnson, 47 Max Roy Massengill, 83 Mark T. Smith, 62 Eugene Tolley, 94 Bill Edward Tubbs, 73 For complete obituaries, see the April 27th edition of The Lexington Progress. Subscribe Today!
Read MoreState of the County:
Article by W. Clay Crook- Henderson County Mayor Eddie Bray delivered his State of the County Address at the April 19, 2022, meeting of the Lexington Rotary Club. Many of the county officials, staff, and department heads also attended the meeting and were recognized by the mayor. “The secret of success is to do common…
Read MoreScotts Hill Baseball Hosts Lions Easter Tournament
Article by Blake Franklin- The Scotts Hill High School Lions baseball team hosted the Lions Easter Tournament last week, from Thursday, April 14, through Saturday, April 16, 2022. Scotts Hill would go up against three teams in this tournament format. The teams that the Lions played were Harding Academy, South Gibson, and Arlington High School.…
Read MoreCommission Votes to Fund Contract for Inmate Food Services, Lower Speed Limits
Article by W. Clay Crook- The Henderson County Commission met in regular session on Tuesday evening, April 12, 2022, at the Lexington High School Cafeteria. Penny Hensley, County Domestic Violence Response Project Director for WRAP, along with Tonya Lawson, made a brief presentation on available WRAP services for victims of domestic violence and sexual abuse.…
Read MoreLady Tiger Softball Grabs Win over Hardin County
Article by Blake Franklin- The Lexington High School Lady Tigers softball team kept on rolling with yet another win on Tuesday evening, April 12, 2022. This time the team that was on the losing end of things to the Lady Tigers was Hardin County High School. The Lady Tigers didn’t let this contest become close…
Read MoreEarly Vote Totals Running Strong
Article by W. Clay Crook- Administrator of Elections Robin Powers said that Wednesday, April 13th’s start of early voting was strong all day long. Voters arrived at the polls well before voting time, with the day’s number of 305 surpassing most of the surrounding counties, and reaching close to Madison County’s first day. Vote totals…
Read MoreLady Lions Softball Unable To Overcome Lady Tigers
Article by Blake Franklin- Last Thursday evening, the Scotts Hill High School Lady Lions softball team made their way to Bolivar to face the Lady Tigers softball program of Bolivar Central High School. Scotts Hill started out with an early lead and hoped to finish things off with a win on the night, but Bolivar…
Read MoreINFORMATION WANTED: Eagle Shot in Henderson County
Release- The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is seeking information on a bald eagle that was shot in Henderson County. Unfortunately, the eagle had to be euthanized due to its injuries. The mature male bald eagle was found off of Ebenezer Rd. near Reagan, TN, on February 28, 2022. A potential reward is being offered…
Read MoreLHS Tigers Baseball Swept by Hardin County
Article by Blake Franklin- On Monday and Tuesday of last week, the Lexington High School Tigers baseball team faced a familiar foe, Hardin County High School. Looking to garner a couple of wins in the latter part of the regular season, the Tigers were expecting to put forth their best effort in grabbing the victories.…
Read MoreCounty Enjoys Many Easter Weekend Festivities
Article by W. Clay Crook- Although there were some concerns over the weekend about bad weather, there was just enough sun for Easter weekend celebrations and egg hunts. The Henderson County Sheriff’s Department held its egg hunt event at Beech Lake, with a well attended crowd, and the new lot for the future Well Church…
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