Wednesday Wreck on West Church
Article by W. Clay Crook- A 1:10 p.m. wreck on Wednesday, March 2, 2022, in the 100 block of West Church Street, impeded traffic in the west bound lanes, but fortunately there were no injuries. The Lexington Fire Department also assisted at the scene, checking the drivers for injuries and with traffic control. Lexington Police…
Read MoreOutdoor Truths
I was thinking about a hunt from last season. I harvested one of my best bucks. It was about 4:00 p.m. when the buck came through behind me. It was well before dark, and I was hunting with a crossbow out of a rifle stand. I did it because the stand was in a fence…
Read MoreObituaries For March 9, 2022 Edition
Johnnie Lee Davis, 64 Lois Rogers Dyer, 102 Elizabeth Darlene Maness, 64 Amanda L. Tate, 70 Michael Clint Tulley, 63 Robert Jerome Urban, Sr., 66 For complete obituaries, see the March 9th edition of The Lexington Progress. Subscribe Today!
Read MoreLFD Extracts Fallen Contracted Utility Worker
Article by W. Clay Crook- The Lexington Fire Department was deployed around 5:00 p.m. on Monday evening, February 28, 2020, to extract and rescue a worker that had fallen into a dig area. About eleven firefighters attended the scene in the 3100 block of Old Huntingdon Road, near Cardinal Estates. Contract utility workers had a…
Read MoreLHS Tigers Crowned District Champions
Article by Blake Franklin- The Lexington High School Big Red Tigers basketball team played in the district championship game on Tuesday evening, February 22, 2022. Looking to claim their first district championship title since 2005, according to sources, the Tigers would be taking on a familiar foe in Chester County. Lexington came into the game…
Read MorePope Thomas Selected as Lexington Rotarian of the Year
Article by W. Clay Crook- There was a special announcement at the Lexington Rotary Club’s Valentine’s Day dinner, as Pope Thomas was selected as Rotarian of the Year. Pope has been a member since 1954, and was the first president in Lexington Rotary history to be elected before the age of 30. Pope was born…
Read MoreSH Lions Win Regional Quarterfinal Game
Article by Blake Franklin- The Scotts Hill High School Lions basketball team was able to host their regional quarterfinal game against Trezevant on their home court last Saturday evening, February 26, 2022. The Lions were looking to continue the recent success the team has had as they hoped to continue on in postseason play. With…
Read MoreR3 Rehabilitation Graduates Receive Certificates, Awards
Article by W. Clay Crook- Graduates from the Henderson County R3 Rehabilitation program, along with family members and program staff, received their certificates and awards in the Henderson County General Sessions courtroom at the Criminal Justice Center on Friday, February 25, 2022. R3 stands for reflection on past life choices, reclaiming a successful life, and…
Read MoreLady Tigers Unable to Overcome Hardin County
Article by Blake Franklin- On February 18, 2022, the Lexington High School Lady Tigers basketball team faced off against the Hardin County Lady Tigers at McNairy County High School. Lexington was looking to improve regional seeding with a win but knew they would be in for a tough matchup on the night against Hardin County.…
Read MoreCharter Celebrates Completion of Chesterfield Project
Article by W. Clay Crook- Charter Communications/Spectrum held a ceremony across from Fisher’s Grocery in Chesterfield to celebrate the completion of a broadband project in the area. Attending were State Senator Ed Jackson, who will pick up Henderson County after the redistricting is formalized, and Henderson County Mayor Eddie Bray. Charter Representative Zach Bates said…
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