Outdoor Truths
As I type this, I’m also getting ready for my last deer hunt of the year. The South Alabama bucks are just now in the pre-rut phase, with the rut only a few days away. This sounds strange to most of the rest of the hunting world, because in most places even the secondary rut…
Read MoreEMA Director Drew Cook Speaks to Rotary Club
Article by W. Clay Crook- The Lexington Rotary Club met on Tuesday, January 25, 2022, with Emergency Management Agency (EMA) Director Drew Cook as the special guest speaker. He became director five years ago in June. Drew said that over $5.42 million in grants have come to Henderson County through the EMA office since fiscal…
Read MoreLexington Board Holds Monthly Work Session
Article by W. Clay Crook- The Board of Mayor and Aldermen for Lexington met on Tuesday evening, January 18, 2022, for their regular work session. For the 2022 Christmas holiday schedule, Lexington Mayor Jeff Griggs said that he hopes the board will approve Thursday and Friday as days off instead of Friday and Monday. For…
Read MoreObituaries For January 26, 2022 Edition
Junior Bawcum, 75 Lisa Dabbs Christian, 57 Denise Emily Deaton, 55 Greg Hall, 58 Clayburn Hays, 75 Mary Ann Johnson, 76 Larue Wood Myracle, 93 Paul David Roberts, 57 Jeffrey Frank Shaffer, 59 Kenneth Darrel Smith, 56 Dolores Leola Tutor, 84 For complete obituaries, see the January 26th edition of The Lexington Progress. Subscribe Today!
Read MoreCommission to Hold January 20th Special Called Meeting To Discuss Commissioner Vacancy in District 4
Article by W. Clay Crook- District 4 Commissioner Shana Duke qualified for the upcoming election for her position in District 4, but issues concerning the census redistricting boundary between District 4 and District 3 arose, leading to her also needing to pick up a petition for District 3. She will only run in District 3.…
Read MoreSH Lions Hand Adamsville Loss
Article by Blake Franklin- On Tuesday, January 11, 2022, the Scotts Hill High School Lions basketball team welcomed into their home gym the Adamsville Cardinals. This game has been testy in the last few seasons, so the Lions knew it would be a tough battle. The results from the end of the game were in…
Read MorePaleontologist George Phillips Hosted at Scotts Hill Elementary
Article by W. Clay Crook- The Hampton Gym at Scotts Hill Elementary School was filled with the entire student body. The smiles and energy was electric as Principal Brian Lane took the microphone and announced, “If you like dinosaurs, then this is your day!” The area above the stage had a projection screen with various…
Read MoreLHS Lady Tigers Take Down In-County Rival
Article by Blake Franklin- With two games being played last week for the Lady Tigers basketball team, Lexington would start the week off by playing their rival from the south part of Henderson County, the Scotts Hill Lady Lions. Wanting to give their fans a win on homecoming night, Lexington made sure and played to…
Read MoreHenderson County Man Indicted and Arrested on Four Counts of Statutory Rape
Article by W. Clay Crook- Christopher Nathiel Riley, age 22 of Henderson County, was arrested on January 12, 2022, on four counts of statutory rape. The arrest came as a result of a sealed indictment that went before the Henderson County Grand Jury on November 29, 2021. The indictment said that the victim was at…
Read MoreLady Lions Secure Victory Over Adamsville
Article by Blake Franklin- Last Tuesday evening, the Scotts Hill Lady Lions basketball team welcomed the Adamsville Lady Cardinals to Reagan, Tennessee. The Lady Lions were ready to be back in action as the team had their previous game against Riverside postponed due to inclement weather in the area. Making a strong push to start…
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