New Officers for the Lexington Rotary Club Announced
Article by W. Clay Crook- Kelli Grice passed the gavel to incoming President Dr. Clay Hallmark during the June 29, 2021, meeting of the Lexington Rotary Club. Kelli was also honored for her tenure as president with the past-president’s pin by Dr. Hallmark. Kelli gave a heart-warming address on the challenges over the past year,…
Read MoreChancellor Butler Enjoys Retirement Luncheon
Article by W. Clay Crook- Clerk and Master of the Chancery Court Leigh Milam, her staff, and the Beech River Bar Association held a come and go reception for retiring Chancellor James F. Butler. Chancellor Butler has served the 26th Judicial District’s Chancery Court, which covers Henderson, Chester and Madison County, for nineteen years. He…
Read MoreOutdoor Truths
While Americans are fixed on our own Independence Day; the truth is, many different countries take one day each year and celebrate their freedom from another country or empire. I find it odd that even countries which are not known for freedom (like Syria,) celebrate it each year. What is forgotten in many places, is…
Read MoreObituaries For June 30, 2021 Edition
Homer David Beal, 62 Billie Coffman, 86 John David Doty, 85 Timothy L. Gooch, 39 Ethel Huffman, 80 Sarah Jean Gibson Latham, 62 Bruce Franklin Small, 66 Ann Hay Walker, 75 For complete obituaries, see the June 30th edition of The Lexington Progress. Subscribe Today!
Read MoreCounty Commission Meets in Special Called Session
Article by W. Clay Crook- The Henderson County Commission met in a special called session on Monday evening, June 21, 2021, at the Criminal Justice Complex. Crystal Jo Rogers and Riley Bobbitt were approved as a Notary Public and there were no transfers for approval. The FY 2021/2022 Henderson County budget was approved with no…
Read MoreUnited Minds Hosts 2nd Annual Juneteenth Celebration
Article by W. Clay Crook- The second annual Juneteenth celebration in Henderson County was held on Saturday, June 19, 2021, with speakers at the Montgomery Cultural and Enrichment Center and family entertainment in the park area. The event was hosted by United Minds of Lexington. The special guest speaker was Dr. Jacqueline L. Taylor, Associate…
Read MoreSenator Ed Jackson Hosted by Veterans Honor Guard of Parkers Crossroads
Article by W. Clay Crook- The Veterans Honor Guard of Parkers Crossroads held their monthly meeting at the group headquarters in Wildersville, Tennessee, on Thursday morning, June 17, 2021. At the end of the meeting, Tennessee State Senator Ed Jackson was greeted by the group and gave a presentation on recent veterans’ legislation in the…
Read MoreWoodmore Partners with Future Stars League Elite Training and Recruiting
Article by Blake Franklin- Hard work pays off! That is the philosophy of the Scotts Hill High School football program’s coaching staff. To be in the upper echelon of high school athletes, one has to put time and effort in to make those ratings possible. Scotts Hill football has presented its team members a way…
Read MoreBuddy Cannon- Nominee for 2021 Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame Gala
Release- Twelve exemplary tunesmiths are 2021 nominees for the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame (NaSHOF) and were announced on June 14, 2021. Among the songwriters nominated was Buddy Cannon. Cannon was born in Lexington, Tennessee. He began his diverse career as a songwriter/singer/musician/publisher/producer/label executive in the early 1970s as bass player in Bob Luman’s band,…
Read MoreLexington City Board Meets
Article by W. Clay Crook- The Board of Mayor and Aldermen for Lexington met in their regular non-voting work session on Monday evening, June 21, 2021, at the Lexington Utilities Operations Facility on Maple Street. Vice-Mayor Sandra Wood conducted the meeting. The board discussed some Animal Control issues for the city, and the need for…
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