Lexington 10U All-Stars Take District Championship
Article by Blake Franklin- The Lexington Little League 10U All-Stars recently won the District Championship and will compete in the State Tournament in Morristown beginning July 9, 2021. Team members include Remington Adams, Sawyer Britt, Gunner Coleman, Stone Daniels, Hunter Fairweather, Channing Foster, Ty Gildea, Chatham Gorski, Cayden Hollowell, Keaton Jones, Jayden Reed, Miles Roach,…
Read MoreDr. Todd Shares Program on Beech Lake Animal Hospital at Lexington Rotary
Article by W. Clay Crook- Rotary President Clay Hallmark introduced Dr. Allison Todd, DVM, veterinarian at the Beech Lake Animal Hospital, as the special guest speaker for the Tuesday, July 6, 2021, Lexington Rotary Club meeting. Allison is owner and senior veterinarian and is passionate about veterinary medicine. The educational requirements go beyond four years…
Read MoreVillains Host Dice Run for Henderson County CASA
Article by W. Clay Crook- Black leather, bad bikes, and big hearts turned out for the Villains MC of West Tennessee’s 4th Annual Dice Run fundraiser for Henderson County CASA. The event was held on Saturday, June 26, 2021, and included an auction by Richie Lee, BBQ plates, and music by Kelso Mojo. Annie Searock,…
Read MoreOutdoor Truths
Habitat is a word used quite often in the world of the outdoorsman. If you have lived more than a couple of decades, you have witnessed changes in the habitat in the area you live and/or hunt. As our population increases, houses will continue to take land that is the home to a variety of…
Read MoreHCFD Responds to Fire in Hay Field
A hay field fire was extinguished by the Henderson County Fire Department in July 5, 2021. Photo Submitted / The Lexington Progress Article by Henderson County Fire Chief Lynn Murphy- Even hay harvesting has risk for property loss from fire and is a common occurrence. Station # 7 responded to a hay field fire on…
Read MoreMuseum Hosts Threadgill Exhibit
Article by W. Clay Crook- The Beech River Cultural Center and Museum is featuring a new display on local bow enthusiast James C. “Jim” Threadgill. Mr. Threadgill has been a medalist and bow champion in several barebow divisions, including the Silver Medal for the World Championship in Scotland in 2001, the North American Champion-ship in…
Read MoreSeason Long Duck Blind Application Period Open; Changes To Public Land Duck Hunting
Article Submitted- NASHVILLE — The application period for the 2021-22 season-long (Tier 1) duck blinds opened June 30 and will close July 21 at 11:59 p.m. (CDT) with results announced in early August. All applications must be submitted through www.GoOutdoorsTennessee.com. Significant changes have been made to public land duck hunting this year to increase opportunities…
Read MoreObituaries For July 7, 2021 Edition
Hank Eddie John Cooley, 35 Kenneth Goff, 77 David Bruce Jordan, Sr., 95 Linda Miller, 80 Delton Moore, 79 Jonathan “Ben” Polk, 34 Barbara Jean Wallace Russell, 77 Lora Inez Hatch Scates, 85 For complete obituaries, see the July 7th edition of The Lexington Progress. Subscribe Today!
Read MoreExercise at Henderson County 911 May Lead to Saving More Lives
Article by W. Clay Crook- Sirius and Rapid Response SOS partnered with Henderson County 911 and Emergency Management on Wednesday morning, June 23, 2021, in an exercise that could lead to saving more lives nationwide. “The Henderson County Fire Department will be making calls into 911, simulating vehicle accidents,” said Pam Tolley, Director of Henderson…
Read MoreYoung Farmers & Ranchers Host Truck & Tractor Pull in Lexington
Article by W. Clay Crook- The Young Farmers & Ranchers of Henderson County held their 8th Annual Truck and Tractor Pull at the old airport in Lexington on Saturday evening, June 26, 2021. Casey Youngerman said that the event was another huge success and continues to grow. “We raised enough money to continue our agriculture…
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