Dead Period Ends, Henderson County Teams Return to Action
Article by Jordan Morris After a two-week pause mandated by the Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association (TSSAA), the summer dead period has officially come to an end, and student-athletes across Henderson County are back on the field, court, and in the weight room preparing… For complete coverage, see the July 8th edition of the Lexington…
Read MoreCounty Commission Approves Budgets, Will Meet July 14th
Article by Steve Corlew The Henderson County Commission will have to wait until July 14th to approve the property tax rates for the 2026-27 budgets, but they did approve the budget with no increase in property tax revenue. What that means is the county will adjust its property tax, taking the recommended Certified… For complete…
Read MoreObituaries July 8, 2026
Terry Lynn Beecham, 68 Peggy Lee Dickson, 76 Catherine “Kaye” Hatch, 77 Ricky Hatcher, 72 Joe Larry Richie, 86 Jackie Lee Eads Sego, 74 For complete obituaries, see the July 8th edition of the Lexington Progress. Subscribe Today!
Read MoreLexington Aldermen to Discuss Budget, Charter and More June 13th
Article by Steve Corlew Now with a new Certified Tax Rate has been issued for Lexington, aldermen will have a clearer picture of what it will take to fund the city’s budget when they meet July 13th, at the Lexington Utilities Operation Facility, 180 Maple Street. The meeting is set for 6:00 p.m. and will…
Read MoreThe Heat is On, Prepare for the Weather
Article by Steve Corlew Summer heat is now in full force with the July 4th America 250 weekend approaching and officials want to make sure everyone is prepared and stays hydrated for the weekend activities. Temperatures are in the mid-nighties and the National Weather Service in Memphis had declared … For complete coverage, see the…
Read MoreLady Tigers Build Chemistry, Confidence During Busy Summer
Article by Jordan Morris The Lexington Lady Tigers made the most of a busy June, spending the month developing team chemistry, sharpening their skills, and getting acclimated to a new coaching staff under first-year head coach Coach Runyon. The Lady Tigers attended team camps at… For complete coverage, see the July 1st edition of the…
Read MoreLexington, Scotts Hill Plan July 4th Celebrations
Article by Steve Corlew America’s 250th Anniversary will be celebrated with barbecue, fireworks and music across Henderson County this weekend. The annual Festival of the Lakes at Beech Lake put on by the Henderson County Chamber of Commerce will have… For complete coverage, see the July 1st edition of the Lexington Progress. Subscribe Today!
Read MoreObituaries July 1, 2026
Danielle Tedder Arnett, 86 Ann Brittain, 79 Dorothy Sue Greenway, 87 Jean Holmes, 94 Rickey V. Laws, 70 Patricia Phillips, 76 Mark Wright, 58 For complete obituaries, see the July 1st edition of the Lexington Progress. Subscribe Today!
Read MoreTwo Charged in Animal Cruelty Case
Article by Steve Corlew Two people were recently indicted on 41 counts of cruelty to animals stemming from a rescue operation that took place in Lexington in September of last year. The Lexington Police Department presented the case to the Henderson County Grand Jury on June 4th which… For complete coverage, see the June 24th…
Read MoreTSSAA Dead Period Provides Important Summer Break for Student-Athletes
Article by Jordan Morris As summer activities continue across West Tennessee, Henderson County high school athletes and coaches are observing one of the most important periods on the sports calendar—the TSSAA Dead Period. The annual dead period, mandated by the Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association, serves as a mandatory… For complete coverage, see the June…
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