Two Local Schools Score Perfect on State Report Card
Article by Steve Corlew Lexington High School and Lexington Middle School both brought home high honors recently as the Tennessee Department of Education released school report cards for the 2024-25 academic year. Lexington High School is one of… For complete coverage, see the December 31st edition of The Lexington Progress. Subscribe Today!
Read MoreLexington Big Red Tigers Earn Close Win Over Liberty
Article by Jordan Morris The Lexington High School Tigers earned a hard-fought victory last Monday, holding off Liberty for a 65–61 win in a tightly contested matchup. Lexington leaned on a strong offensive night from… For complete coverage, see the December 31st edition of The Lexington Progress. Subscribe Today!
Read MoreHenderson County Schools Honor Four Educators
Article by Steve Corlew The Henderson County School System recently honored four educators as they named a principal of the year and teachers of the year. Lexington High School’s… For complete coverage, see the December 31st edition of The Lexington Progress. Subscribe Today!
Read MoreObituaries December 31, 2025
Dallas William Bondsteel, 69 Louise Wilson Harris, 77 Brenda Kaye Tarter, 84 For complete obituaries, see the December 31st edition of The Lexington Progress. Subscribe Today!
Read MoreCorrection: Karlee Patterson Signs to Play Golf at Dyersburg State
Article by Jordan Morris Karlee Patterson took the next step in her athletic career Friday, Dec. 12, 2025, as the Scotts Hill High School senior officially signed to play collegiate golf at Dyersburg State Community College. Surrounded by teammates, family, and friends during the… For complete coverage, see the December 24th edition of The Lexington…
Read More2026 Henderson County Primary Generates Interest
Article by Steve Corlew On the first day petitions became available, 19, prospective candidates picked up qualifying petitions from the Henderson County Election Commission Office. This week and next week the office hours will be limited due to the holidays, but candidates have until… For complete coverage, see the December 24th edition of The Lexington…
Read MoreScotts Hill Lions Split Another Pair of Home Games
Article by Jordan Morris The Scotts Hill High School boys basketball team earned a home split last week, falling in a tight battle with Hardin County before bouncing back with a convincing win over Chester County. On Dec. 15, the Lions came up just short in a 68–61 loss to… For complete coverage, see the…
Read MoreCountians Demonstrate the True Meaning of Christmas
Article by Steve Corlew It is the season of giving, and Henderson Countians have been showing up and showing out by preparing gift boxes, blankets, and money for many organizations. Whether it is feeding the homeless, filling blessing boxes or… For complete coverage, see the December 24th edition of The Lexington Progress. Subscribe Today!
Read MoreLexington Tigers Earn Home Win, Navigate Challenging Week
Article by Jordan Morris The Lexington High School Tigers opened last week with a strong home performance before facing a tough road test and a difficult matchup to close the stretch. Lexington earned a 57–43 home win over Madison on Dec. 15, powered by a standout offensive night from Aviance Huddleston. Huddleston poured in… For…
Read MoreLexington to Cease Curbside Recycling Pickup
Article by Steve Morris Lexington’s Public Works Department will end curbside recycling pickup beginning January 1st, the board of aldermen decided at its meeting on Monday, December 22nd. The city started a recycling program in 2012, issuing “blue” garbage bins to any resident that… For complete coverage, see the December 24th edition of The Lexington…
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