Lexington Man Arrested on Charge of Child Abuse and Neglect
Article by W. Clay Crook- Michael W. Smith, age 45 of Lexington, was arrested on Friday, December 3, 2021, on one count of child abuse and neglect. According to the court documents, the Henderson County Sheriff’s Department, along with staff from the Department of Children’s Services, investigated the home at 3:29 p.m. on December 3rd,…
Read MoreLexington Falls in Close Game Against Henry County
Article by Blake Franklin- On Tuesday, December 7, 2021, the Lexington High School Tigers hit the road to head into Paris, Tennessee and face off against Henry County. Lexington knew they would have to play tough and hard against the Patriots to come away with a win. Unfortunately, at the end of the game when…
Read MoreObituaries For December 15, 2021 Edition
Nancy K. Blankenship, 78 Rhylin Lee Bruce, Infant Shirley Green, 85 Michael V. Martin, 63 For complete obituaries, see the December 15th edition of The Lexington Progress. Subscribe Today!
Read MoreTaylor Selected Principal of the Year for West Grand Division
Article by W. Clay Crook- Henderson County Director of Schools Steve Wilkinson announced that Ms. Shannon Taylor, of Bargerton Elementary, was selected as the West Grand Division Principal of the Year. “We are very proud of you and your accomplishments,” he said. On Thursday, December 2, 2021, the Tennessee Department of Education announced the two…
Read MoreLady Lions Basketball Wins Close Game Against Collinwood
Article by Blake Franklin- The Scotts Hill Lady Lions were on their home court on November 30 to face off against Collinwood High School. Scotts Hill found themselves in a close game against their opponent on the evening. The Lions would eventually take the victory in the game, as the game would be decided by…
Read MoreChristmas Tree Lighting on Court Square
Article submitted by the Chamber of Commerce- The community Christmas tree lighting was held on Friday, December 3, 2021, at the gazebo on court square. This is a community event held annually by the City of Lexington, Henderson County, and the Chamber of Commerce. Chamber Director Melissa Gilbert welcomed everyone and introduced Lexington Vice Mayor…
Read MoreLexington Tigers Knock Off Jackson Christian Eagles
Article by Blake Franklin- Hitting the road and traveling into Jackson, Tennessee last Tuesday evening, the Lexington High School Tigers basketball team was looking to record a win after a close defeat in their previous game. The Tigers put together a nice game plan and executed it as they took the win over the Eagles…
Read MoreLexington Special Called Meeting
Article by W. Clay Crook- The Mayor and Board of Aldermen for Lexington held a special called meeting on Monday evening, December 6, 2021. Under unfinished business, the board approved a proposal from the Lexington Fire Department to enter an agreement with a cooperative purchasing agency. Chief Doug Acred answered questions concerning employee compensation for…
Read MoreLady Tigers Beat Sacred Heart
Article by Blake Franklin- The Lexington High School Lady Tigers basketball team welcomed Sacred Heart to their home court on November 29, 2021. Lexington was looking to take a victory on the night and the team was able to do so. The Lady Tigers finished off the game with the win over Sacred Heart by…
Read MoreJECD Board Meets
Article by W. Clay Crook- The Joint Economic Community Development Board met for its quarterly meeting on Thursday, December 2, 2021, with Lexington Mayor Jeff Griggs, Henderson County Mayor Eddie Bray, Parkers Crossroads Mayor Kenneth Kizer, Parkers Crossroads City Manager Steve McDaniel, Sardis Vice-Mayor Richard Holland, Scotts Hill Mayor Kenny Parrish, Greenbelt Representative Steve Wilkinson,…
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