SH Lions Offensive Power Shows in Shutout of Tigers
Article by Blake Franklin- In wanting to be tabbed as the top high school baseball team in Henderson County, the Scotts Hill High School Lions baseball team was up for the task last Friday, April 1, 2022. The Lions made their way into Lexington and went up against the Lexington High School Tigers baseball team…
Read MoreMayor, Sheriff Candidates Forum Set for Monday; Detailed Job Descriptions Released
Article by W. Clay Crook- The Lexington Progress, in conjunction with and the cooperation of WZLT 99.3 Radio of Lexington, will be hosting a Meet the Candidates public forum for the Republican Primary candidates for county mayor and sheriff. This will be held on April 11, 2022, at 6:00 p.m. at the LHS Auditorium, and…
Read MoreLady Tigers Take Crown in Waverly Diamond Classic
Article by Blake Franklin- The Lexington High School Lady Tigers softball team has been hot to start the season this year. The Lady Tigers have not lost a game and headed to Camden, Tennessee this past weekend to be one of the teams that entered the Waverly Diamond Classic. Lexington played in five games during…
Read MoreWestover First Grade Students Bury Time Capsule
Article by W. Clay Crook- The first grade classes belonging to Andrea Wilkinson, Jillian Plunk, and Kassie Overman, were joined by their parents and siblings to celebrate a special event, the burial of their time capsule. The items were created on Two’s Day, 2/22/22, and will be opened on 3/3/33 in the student’s senior year.…
Read MoreLHS Baseball Takes Late Lead to Defeat South Gibson
Article by Blake Franklin- Lexington High School Tigers baseball was back in action last Tuesday, March 29, as the team hit the road to take on South Gibson. Not having the luck the Tigers wanted in the two games before this one, Lexington was looking to change their luck. With the game tied heading into…
Read MoreLexington Board Meets in Special-Called Session
Article by W. Clay Crook- The Lexington Board of Mayor and Aldermen met in a special called session on Monday evening, April 4, 2022, at the Lexington Utilities Operations Facility on Maple Street. The first item on the agenda was the residency requirement for employees. Lexington Mayor Jeff Griggs said that he is all for…
Read MoreYarbro Signs with Blue Mountain College
Article by Blake Franklin- Last Thursday, March 31, 2022, was another big day for a Lady Tiger softball player and her team. On this day, Jadyn Yarbro signed her Letter of Intent to continue her softball career at the college level. Yarbro, who was surrounded by her family, teammates, and closest friends, put the pen…
Read MoreRescue Squad and LFD Hold Combined Training
Article by W. Clay Crook- The Henderson County Rescue Squad and the Lexington Fire Department joined in a combined training session on Sunday afternoon, April 3, 2022. A wrecked car was donated by Grimes Recycling and hauled by Don’s Body Shop to the Rescue Squad building grounds at the end of Richard Crook Drive. High…
Read MoreLady Lions Suffer Loss On Last Play at TCA
Article by Blake Franklin- The Scotts Hill High School Lady Lions softball team was back on the road last Tuesday, March 29, 2022. This time, Scotts Hill made their way to Jackson, Tennessee to compete against Trinity Christian Academy. In a back-and-forth game, Scotts Hill looked to try and seal the deal with a win.…
Read MoreEagle Scout Project Provides Flags at Beech Lake Stage Area
Article by W. Clay Crook- Seth Blair and Adrian Munoz, of Lexington Boy Scout Troop #4031, visited the Lexington City Board of Alderman meeting on January 18, 2022, and made a presentation for their Eagle Scout project. Seth’s project was a US flag pole at the side of the Beech Lake stage, and Adrian’s was…
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