Henderson County School Board Meets
Article by W. Clay Crook- The Henderson County School Board met in regular session on Thursday evening, January 13, 2022. Director of Schools Steve Wilkinson reported that he would like to look into having emergency generators installed in all nine schools. During the recent extended power outage, temperatures in the coolers raise above recommended safety…
Read MoreBig Red Tigers Basketball Lose Two Games in a Row
Article by Blake Franklin- After suffering a homecoming defeat at the hands of Scotts Hill, Lexington wanted to right the ship by wining a game over Henry County that was played on Friday, January 14. Not being able to keep up with Henry County throughout the game made things more difficult for the Tigers to…
Read MoreSardis Senior Center Holds Monthly Genealogical Workshop
Article by W. Clay Crook- The Sardis Senior Center keeps busy with an array of events. Director Tammie Martin said that on the 2nd Wednesday of each month, they have a genealogical workshop. “Sometimes we just get together and share ideas and research, other times we have a speaker,” said Judith Hart Willis. For Wednesday’s…
Read MoreScotts Hill Lady Lions Bounce Back with Win Over Bolivar
Article by Blake Franklin- Last Friday night, the Scotts Hill Lady Lions basketball was back in action in Reagan, Tennessee. The Lady Lions welcomed Bolivar High School to their home court. Trying to get back in the win column, the Lady Lions would come into the game with one thing on their minds: a win.…
Read MoreObituaries For January 19, 2022 Edition
Cheryl Allen, 59 Patricia Britt, 78 Jerry Don Conder, 83 Joey Coffman, 64 James Allen Fiddler, 55 Billy Fowler, 41 Robert Gage, 90 Norris Allen Moffitt, 89 Mickey Montgomery, 61 Sherry Diane Overman, 59 Dorothy Perry, 94 Nancy Rainey, 81 Christine Marjorie Rhodes, 88 For complete obituaries, see the January 19th edition of The Lexington…
Read MoreObituaries For January 12, 2022 Edition
Linda Pollock Bell, 85 Sue Brown, 86 Sammy Larry Butler, 76 Addie Vernell Kizer, 83 Phillip Maguire, 73 Thomas Powers, 75 Steven Lee Spencer, 62 Robert G. Wilson, Sr., 70 For complete obituaries, see the January 12th edition of The Lexington Progress. Subscribe Today!
Read MoreMonday’s MLK, Jr. Event Canceled Until Further Notice
SUNDAY, JANUARY, 16, 2022 – 4:00 P.M.: The Martin Luther King, Jr. day event scheduled for Monday, January 17, 2022, at the Otto Britt Fairgrounds Building has been CANCELED until further notice, per event chair Barbara Parker. Continue to check back, as more information becomes available on event updates. Subscribe Today!
Read MoreHenderson County High Schools Begin ‘Learn & Earn’ Partnership Program
Article Submitted- Scotts Hill High School and Lexington High School are initiating a program to help high school seniors find employment in local businesses and industry. This partnership between the schools, business and industry offers students the opportunity, before graduation, to develop essential job skills needed for success. While other counties may call this program…
Read MoreCompassion and Kindness- Inmate and Family Assisted by Victim
Article by Jeremiah Adams, Public Information Officer, HCSD- On October 26, 2020, Harry Scott was sleeping in his home when he heard a noise in his kitchen. He went to investigate and saw that someone had been going through the drawers in his kitchen and had stolen money that Mr. Scott had saved up. He…
Read MoreTigers Dismantle Riverside Panthers
Article by Blake Franklin- Last Tuesday, January 4, 2022, the Lexington High School Tigers basketball team traveled across the county line into Decatur County and put their best effort forth when taking on the Riverside Panthers basketball squad. The Tigers had a dominant performance all evening for the supporters who were in attendance. In the…
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