One Vehicle Accident Leads to Fatality
Article by W. Clay Crook- The community mourns the loss of a young mother who succumbed to injuries after a one car accident on Saturday, June 19, 2021. Rebecca Horne, age 30 of Huron, along with her passenger Cody Grissom, age 29 of Lexington, were in a black 2015 Chevrolet Equinox which was traveling eastbound…
Read MoreSonic Drive In’s 3rd Annual Hamburger and Hot Rod Nationals at Parkers Crossroads a Tremendous Success
Article by W. Clay Crook- Parker’s Crossroads had an overwhelming crowd for the 3rd Annual Sonic Drive In’s Hamburger and Hot Rod Nationals on Saturday, June 19, 2021, and brought well over 300 classic and hot rod cars from across the nation. “The event just keeps getting bigger every year,” said co-sponsor Mark Ward, “and…
Read More2021 TWRA WMA Big Game Quota Hunt Application Period Underway
Article Submitted- NASHVILLE — The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency has announced the application period for the 2021 Wildlife Management Area (WMA) Big Game Quota Hunts, the regular elk, youth elk, and WMA youth is now underway through July 23. Entries must be submitted before midnight (CDT) July 23. The WMA hunting instruction sheet lists locations…
Read MoreLexington Police Arrest Man on Charge of Soliciting Sexual Exploitation of a Minor
Article by W. Clay Crook- Derick Ray Mitchell, age 33, was arrested on June 14, 2021, by the Lexington Police Department on one count of soliciting sexual exploitation of a minor. The information was disclosed during a forensic interview on March 5, 2021, which led to further investigation. According to the affidavit by Officer Wendy…
Read MoreDr. Bob Hull, FBC, Speaks to Rotary
Article by W. Clay Crook- The special guest speaker for the June 22, 2021, Lexington Rotary Club meeting was Dr. Bob Hull, who serves as the Director of Music for the First Baptist Church, Lexington. Bro. Bob spoke about a mission trip that he made to India. India has the second largest population, but smaller…
Read MoreStudents Enjoy Farm Day at the LMS Campus
Article by W. Clay Crook- Lexington City School students were treated to a farm day at the Lexington Middle School campus on Thursday, June 17, 2021, from 8:30 a.m. until noon. Caywood Elementary School Principal Paden Buckley said that LCSS had partnered with Farm Bureau and UT Extension to host the even to promote agriculture.…
Read MoreTracey Pearson, VFW Tennessee Officer of the Year
Article by W. Clay Crook- Lexington Police Department Officer Tracey Pearson recently received her award as the VFW Tennessee Officer of the Year. The award was presented at the Preston Hotel in Nashville, which hosted the VFW State Convention. Officer Pearson was nominated for the award as both… For the complete article, see the June…
Read MoreOutdoor Truths
I’ve told you about my fishing adventures with Mike. He’s a local striper guide. I have fished with him on numerous occasions, but most of the time I am his helper when I have friends come and use his services. We always have a good time and it’s even better when all those on board…
Read MoreObituaries For June 23, 2021 Edition
Mark Dininger, 63 Rose Marie Johnson-Everett, 75 Rebecca Horne, 30 James Marcus Honeycutt, 58 Jason Ivey, 50 Brian Robert McAndrew, 64 Harold Seagraves, 69 Tori Rozella Swanson, 44 Ann Hay Walker, 75 For complete obituaries, see the June 23rd edition of The Lexington Progress. Subscribe Today!
Read MoreLFD Holds Ceremony to Put New Ladder Truck Into Service
Article by W. Clay Crook- Monday, June 14, 2021, was Flag Day, and members of the Lexington Fire Department, along with city officials, met at Lexington Fire Station #3 near Tractor Supply for two special ceremonies. The first ceremony was the retirement of Ladder Truck #1, which has seen about 25 years of service. The…
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