Lady Tigers Secure Top Seed in District
Article by Blake Franklin- On Monday night, September 27, the Lexington High School Lady Tigers volleyball team completed a big feat in their regular season. Lexington hosted the McNairy County Lady Bobcats and had a chance of securing the top spot in the upcoming district tournament. McNairy County didn’t spoil the night for the Lady…
Read MoreLightning Causes Fire on White Fern Road
A house fire in the 2000 block of White Fern Road occurred on September 17, 2021. Firefighters were able to save the residence. Photo Submitted / The Lexington Progress Article by Chief Lynn Murphy- At 3:18 p.m. on Friday, September 17, 2021, Stations 1, 7, and 11 responded to a house fire in the 2000…
Read MoreLHS Lady Tigers Soccer Season is Winding Down
Article by Blake Franklin- On Tuesday, September 14, 2021, the LHS Lady Tigers soccer team took a 2-0 district win over South Side on their home turf at the Lexington Soccer Complex. Alexis (Shawty) Cole scored both goals giving the Lady Tigers a confidence boost before a small break in their schedule. The Lady Tigers…
Read MoreBobby and Sue Bates Entertain Lexington Rotary Club
Article by W. Clay Crook- Musicians Bobby and Sue Bates were the special guests of the Lexington Rotary Club at their Tuesday, September 28, 2021 meeting at First Baptist Church. Bobby and Sue Bates live in the eastern portion of Henderson County and music is a rich and essential part of their lives. Both played…
Read MoreLady Tigers Coast Past Lady Eagles
Article by Blake Franklin- With their season rolling with wins, the Lady Tigers volleyball team kept the pace going last Tuesday evening, September 21, with an impressive district win over the Chester County Lady Eagles. Lexington put on a very good team effort display in securing the victory. The Lady Tigers won in three straight…
Read MoreLexington Fire Department Trains on Burning Vehicle Scenario
Article by W. Clay Crook- The Lexington Fire Department conducts monthly training, rain or shine, according to Assistant Chief Jon Maness. If conditions are bad then they have inside classroom training, but Thursday night, September 24, 2021, was an outside night event. Lexington Fire Department’s photographer, Phil Blakley, captured some amazing photos of Lexington’s finest…
Read MoreSH Student Anglers Start New Season
Article by Blake Franklin- The Scotts Hill Student Anglers kicked off their official 2021-2022 season with the first stop coming at Pickwick Lake, this past weekend. This was a state and regional tournament combined with 206 boats in the high school division and 77 in the junior high division. It was a tough day on…
Read MoreChamber Host Ribbon Cutting for Sports Plus Rehab at Scotts Hill
Article by W. Clay Crook- The Henderson County Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony for Sports Plus Rehab, which is located at 10362 Highway 100 in Scotts Hill, Tennessee. The new facility opened on July 21, 2021, and used the ribbon cutting event to host an open house with refreshments and gifts. Sports…
Read MoreOutdoor Truths
The weatherman said our temps were ten degrees below normal for this time of the year. I discovered he was right as I sat shivering in a treestand on opening morning. I brushed off his claim because, well you know, always being accurate in that job is not a prerequisite. I know they try, and…
Read MoreSen. Walley Announced as County Chairman for New Yes on 1 Committee
Release- The Yes on 1 Committee announced its regional leadership team on Thursday, September 23, 2021, naming State Senator Page Walley (R-Bolivar) as Chairman of the committees in Chester, Decatur, Fayette, Hardeman, Hardin, Haywood, Henderson, and McNairy Counties. Yes on 1 will advocate for Amendment 1 to place right-to-work in the Tennessee Constitution, which will…
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