Outdoor Truths
Another turkey season is just around the corner. Even though I’m excited about the possibilities, I’m reminded again of my distaste for the characteristics of this bird. Yes, he’s beautiful. Yes, he’s hardy. And yes, he’s a wily competitor. But his best contribution is his shining example of all that I don’t want to be…
Read MoreObituaries For March 16, 2022 Edition
Evelyn Edwards, 97 De Jefferson, 81 Barbara B. Moore, 84 Mark Smith, 60 For complete obituaries, see the March 16th edition of The Lexington Progress. Subscribe Today!
Read MoreGriggs Delivers State of the City Address at Lexington Rotary
Article by W. Clay Crook- Lexington Mayor Jeff Griggs delivered his State of the City address at the Tuesday, March 8, 2022, meeting of the Lexington Rotary Club. Mayor Griggs gave a brief address, but changed his format somewhat from times past, allowing more time for questions and answers from the audience. “This is my…
Read MoreSH Lady Lions Headed To State Tournament
Article by Blake Franklin- Being one win away from heading to the 2022 TSSAA Class 2A State Tournament, the Scotts Hill High School Lady Lions basketball team got to take to their home court on Saturday, March 5, 2022, as the team hosted Memphis Manassas in Reagan, Tennessee. The Lady Lions were hosting their sub-state…
Read MoreLexington VFW, Veterans Groups Build FrontLine Garden for Gold Star Widow
Article by W. Clay Crook- There was a lot of activity at the home of Savannah Scallon, who lives near Taylor’s Crossing in Scotts Hill, on Saturday morning, March 5, 2022, as Lexington’s VFW Post 1294, along with other veteran groups, assisted in the building of a FrontLine Garden. Ms. Scallon is the widow of…
Read MoreLHS Lady Tigers Softball Hosts Weekend Play Day
Article by Blake Franklin- With the upcoming 2022 high school softball season just around the corner, the Lexington High School Lady Tigers softball team got things started this past weekend by hosting a play day with several area teams. The games played will not count against the overall record for this season but allowed the…
Read MoreReeves Street Fire Leaves Extensive Damage
Article by W. Clay Crook- The Lexington Fire Department responded to the 200 block of Reeves Street early on Saturday morning, March 5, 2022. The house was under renovations in the back, and occupied in the front. Around 5:30 a.m., the resident heard a popping sound that awakened him, and he was able to escape without…
Read MoreLady Lions Crowned Region Champions
Article by Blake Franklin- The Scotts Hill High School Lady Lions basketball team was at Bolivar High School on Wednesday, March 2, 2022. This game would showcase the efforts of the Lady Lions against the Riverside Lady Panthers. By entering the game, Scotts Hill was guaranteed a spot to play in a sub-state game. With…
Read MoreHenderson County Woman Charged with TennCare Fraud
Release- A Henderson County woman was charged with TennCare fraud and theft of property on March 1, 2022, in connection with allegedly misrepresenting her financial situation to access TennCare benefits she wasn’t eligible to receive. The Office of Inspector General (OIG), in a joint effort with the Henderson County Sheriff, today announced the arrest of…
Read MoreLexington Tigers Fall to North Side to End Season
Article by Blake Franklin- After coming off an opening win in the first round of the regional tournament, the Lexington High School Tigers basketball team set their sights on continuing play in the regional tournament that was held at South Side High School. The Tigers would face off against the North Side Indians on Tuesday…
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