Chamber Holds 36th Annual Dinner
Article by W. Clay Crook- The Henderson County Chamber of Commerce held their 36th Annual Chamber Dinner at the First Baptist Church on Thursday evening, October 21, 2021. Chamber Executive Director Melissa Gilbert gave an overview of the achievements and challenges over the past year saying, “While we’ve certainly had obstacles over the past year,…
Read MoreCity of Lexington Mayor and Board of Aldermen Meet
Article by W. Clay Crook- The Board of Mayor and Aldermen for Lexington met on Monday evening, October 25, 2021, at the Lexington Utilities Operations Facility on Maple Street. This was their regular voting session. Lexington Mayor Jeff Griggs welcomed Henderson County Mayor Eddie Bray who was a part of the audience. Mayor Griggs also…
Read MoreLexington Tigers Run Away From Cavaliers
Article by Blake Franklin- The Big Red Tigers took to the road this past Friday evening, October 22, 2021. Lexington made their way into Crockett County to take on the Cavaliers football team. This was a big game for the Tigers as the team was looking to stay in the win column as the regular…
Read MoreChamber Releases Bicentennial Schedule
Article by W. Clay Crook- November 6, 2021, will be an earmark day for Henderson County, as events occur countywide for the county’s 200th birthday. Events are being conducted at the following places: • Beech River Cultural Museum (10:00 a.m. -3:00 p.m.) 26 S. Broad St. Lexington, TN • Crookland Hall at Middlefork, (10:00 a.m.…
Read MoreBe Cautious of Possible Property Assessment and Deed Scam Mail
Article by W. Clay Crook- A reader of The Lexington Progress alerted us to a message on their social media site about a letter from California that will send you your property assessment profile and your deed for $98.00. It does have a disclaimer at the top saying that they are not associated with any…
Read MoreScotts Hill Lions Lose Back to Back Games
Article by Blake Franklin- The football program at Scotts Hill High School was hoping to bounce from a loss last week when the team hit to road this past Friday night, October 22, 2021. Scotts Hill made their way to West Carroll High School looking to get back in the win column. At the end…
Read MoreHalloween Fall Festival Events Enjoyed Over the Weekend and More to Come on Halloween Weekend
Article by W. Clay Crook- Halloween and Fall Festival events started on Friday, October 22nd and Saturday, October 23rd in various places around the county. The weather was great, and the sky was filled with a full Hunter’s Moon. Scotts Hill Discount Drugs held a Fall Festival all day on Friday, October 22nd, and the…
Read MoreLHS Basketball and Cheer Seniors and Coaches Visit Rotary
Article by W. Clay Crook- Lexington Rotary welcomed the Lexington High School Tiger Basketball, Lady Tiger Basketball, and Cheerleader seniors and their coaches at the October 26, 2021, meeting at First Baptist Church. Brooklyn Hudson is the coach for the LHS Cheer team and this is her 8th year of coaching at LHS. She has…
Read MoreLHS Volleyball Makes History in State Tournament
Article by Blake Franklin- The Lexington High School Lady Tigers volleyball team traveled to Middle Tennessee last week to compete in the 2021 TSSAA Class AA State Girls’ Volleyball Tournament. At this phase in the postseason, the competition is stiff and very tough. The Lady Tigers were able to make history as being the first…
Read MoreLCSS Board Meets
Article by W. Clay Crook- On October 19, 2021, the Lexington City School Board held their regular monthly meeting. The first item of business was to approve the substitute list and the minutes from the last meeting. Director Cindy Olive introduced all new teachers to the board and asked the board members to introduce themselves…
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