Flooding Rescues Followed by Mini Ice Storm
Article by W. Clay Crook- Several days of rain resulted in the Henderson County Rescue Squad responding to flood accidents on Tuesday and Wednesday, while freezing conditions on Thursday morning, February 24, 2022, left some residents without power due to a mini ice storm, with limbs and trees on the roadways, some slick road conditions,…
Read MoreLexington Takes Down Liberty In Regional Tournament Play
Article by Blake Franklin- The Lexington High School Tigers basketball team was back in action during the region tournament last Friday night, as the team hosted the Liberty Crusaders on their home floor on February 26, 2022. The Tigers were looking to continue their run in postseason play after coming off winning the district championship…
Read MoreBroadband, Cemetery, and Housing are Topics of Discussion for City Board Work Session, Meeting
Article by W. Clay Crook- The Board of Mayor and Aldermen for Lexington held a special called meeting at 5:55 p.m. on Tuesday, February 22, 2022. In this session, the board approved a resolution that is the next step in the Lexington Electric System’s business plan to provide broadband internet to the public. A public…
Read MoreRoots of My Tradition
Article Submitted by Holly Overman- The roots of my tradition go back to my childhood. I grew up on a cattle farm in Henderson County surrounded by acres of pastures and trees that provided the space to explore. Even had a big hill where you could see the whole farm from as well. That hill…
Read MoreDr. Claudia Chapman Addresses Rotary on Women in the Civil War
Article by W. Clay Crook- Dr. Claudia Chapman was the special guest speaker for the February 22, 2022 meeting of the Lexington Rotary Club. She has retired after 33 years as a chiropractor, but one of her deep loves is with Civil War re-enacting, and studying the life of women during the war. She is…
Read MoreLady Tigers Season Comes To a Close with Loss
Article by Blake Franklin- In a must win game for the Lexington High School Lady Tigers basketball team last Friday night, February 25, the team knew it would have to bring a high-quality game against a very good opponent. Lexington made their way to South Side High School in Jackson, Tennessee and went up against…
Read MoreObituaries For March 2, 2022 Edition
Joe Calvin Fowler LCDR Elton Lamar Gibbs, 94 Jerry Wayne Haywood, 71 Dale O. Holmes, 87 Gary Tate, 61 Margie Britt Wallace, 88 Sherry Ann Woods, 61 For complete obituaries, see the March 2nd edition of The Lexington Progress. Subscribe Today!
Read MoreSH Lady Lions Win District Championship
Article by Blake Franklin- Making their way into the district championship game with a win over Bolivar, the Scotts Hill High School Lady Lions basketball team wanted the ultimate goal, a district championship plaque. The Lady Lions would take on the Lady Panthers of Riverside with the winner claiming the title, and the loser taking…
Read MoreLFD Trains with TBI Arson Investigators
Article by W. Clay Crook- Members of the Lexington Fire Department participated in a training with TBI Arson Investigators on Monday, February 14, 2022. “For our long-time service firefighters, the information was a good refresher course,” said LFD Training Director Jon Maness. “For our newer firefighters it is essential information that is useful at any…
Read MoreLHS Tigers End Regular Season with Big Win
Article by Blake Franklin- In their last game of the regular season and before the district tournament, the Lexington High School Big Red Tigers basketball team headed to Savannah, Tennessee on February 15 to take on the Hardin County Tigers basketball team. Lexington was wanting to end the season on a great note and high…
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