HCSD Holds D.A.R.E. Graduation at Beaver Elementary
Article by W. Clay Crook- Henderson County Sheriff Brian Duke, along with Deputy/School Resource Officer Brian Vineyard, were special guests at Beaver Elementary School on Monday, May 9, 2022. “It’s been about twelve years since the last D.A.R.E graduation event in Henderson County,” said Sheriff Brian Duke. “It’s something I’ve wanted and pushed for, and…
Read MoreLady Tiger Tennis Claims District Championship
Article Submitted- Congratulations to all of Lexington High School’s tennis players for their performance in the district 14 tournaments. The players competed in the district singles and doubles tournament last Thursday, May 5, and Friday, May 6, 2022. Avery Pace made the All-District Team for girls’ singles. Megan Wood and Morgan Wood made the All-District…
Read MoreJillian Harden Talks about Unity Hospice at Lexington Rotary
Article by W. Clay Crook- The special guest speaker for the May 10, 2022, meeting of the Lexington Rotary Club was Jillian Harden, who gave a presentation on Unity Hospice. She has been with Unity since December, and in healthcare for over twenty years. Since coming on board, it has been her mission to increase…
Read MoreLHS Lady Tigers Blank Chester County in Win
Article by Blake Franklin- The Lexington High School Lady Tigers softball team was back in action on Tuesday, May 3, against an archrival in the Lady Eagles of Chester County High School. This was a home game for the Lady Tigers being played at the Henderson County Sportsplex in front of their hometown crowd of…
Read MoreRescue Squad and HCFD Work Multiple Wrecks on Monday
Article by W. Clay Crook- The Henderson County Rescue Squad and the Henderson County Fire Department responded to Interstate 40 just west of the 108 exit. Henderson County Fire Chief Lynn Murphy said that they were dispatched around 5:45 a.m. on Monday, May 9, 2022. “Both west bounds lanes where initially block but one lane…
Read MoreTigers Fall to Hardin County To Start District Tournament
Article by Blake Franklin- With inclement weather due to rain in the area last week, the start of district tournament play for the Lexington High School Tigers baseball team was pushed back. The Tigers got started in tournament play this past Saturday, May 7, 2022, as they took on Hardin County High School in Savannah,…
Read MoreObituaries For May 11, 2022 Edition
David Earl Culps, 70 Donnie Edmonds, 60 Donny Lee Maness, 61 Pamela Susan Moore, 71 Fay Riddle, 87 Lanny Taylor, 73 For complete obituaries, see the May 11th edition of The Lexington Progress. Subscribe Today!
Read MoreNew Store Under Construction at Parkers Crossroads
Article by W. Clay Crook- A new gas station/store complex is being built for Highland Oil on Federal Drive in Parkers Crossroads. The building is in a store front style in order to blend in with the surroundings. Hayes and Sons Construction LP, of Henderson County, is working on the site. The buildings are nearing…
Read MoreLHS Lady Tigers Win Two Straight Games
Article by Blake Franklin- The Lexington High School Lady Tigers were back at the Henderson County Sportsplex on Monday, April 25, 2022. This time the team was hosting the Lady Hornets of South Gibson. Lexington has been on a roll as of recent and the wins are piling on as the season progresses. The Lady…
Read MoreHCFD Fight Fire with ‘Honey’
Article by Chief Lynn Murphy- Seems each new day brings on a different challenge. A swarm of honey bees took up residence inside Henderson County Fire Station 2 (Bargerton). I’ve learned a lot about bees over the past couple days. I already knew they will bite. A bee removal company had to be called in…
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