Lexington Tigers Beat Mustangs on Senior Night
Article by Blake Franklin- Last Friday evening, the Lexington High School Tigers baseball team welcomed the Huntingdon Mustangs into town. The Tigers meant business, as this was Senior Night for the program and Lexington wanted to send them off with a win for their hard work and dedication to the program this season. Well, the…
Read MoreCounty Commission Meets
Article by W. Clay Crook- The Henderson County Commission met on Thursday evening, April 22, 2021 with COVID-19 guidelines in place. The following notaries were approved: Kimberly M. Alexander, Michelle L. Forgette, Jordan M. Frederick, Stevie L. Holmes, Alisha Long, Kara Nanney, Tara Nichols, Trey M. Wright, Jordan C. Tubbs, Dana D. Hinson, and Ida…
Read MoreLexington Lady Tigers Blast Adamsville
Article by Blake Franklin- On April 19, the Lady Tigers softball team made its way to Adamsville, Tennessee to go up against the Lady Cardinals. Lexington would put up a big number of total runs and hits in this game. The Lady Tigers came prepared and made it look easy. In the end, Lexington would…
Read MoreLexington City Board Meets
Article by W. Clay Crook- The Lexington Board of Mayor and Aldermen held their monthly work session virtually through WebEx on Monday evening, April 26, 2021. Lexington Mayor Jeff Griggs said that the May meetings would be in person at the Lexington Utilities Operations Facility at 180 Maple Street. There is also a budget meeting…
Read MoreBlaize Deere Signs with Texas A&M – Commerce
Article by Blake Franklin- There was sunshine and smiles throughout Scotts Hill High School on Friday, April 23, 2021 even with rainy and dreary weather moving through the area on the day. The reason, well it was a momentous day for a young lady who was fulfilling a dream of hers and making it a…
Read MorePetitions Out for Lexington Municipal Election
Article by W. Clay Crook- April 19, 2021 was the first day that petitions could be picked up for the September 9, 2021 Lexington Municipal Election. Candidates must qualify by noon on June 17, 2021. The last day to file a write-in candidacy will be by noon on July 21, 2021. Early voting will begin…
Read MoreHerndon Signs LOI With Jackson State
Article by Blake Franklin- Friday afternoon, April 23, 2021, was a special day for one of Lexington’s senior athletes. Gathering in the LHS auditorium with many close friends, teammates, and relatives, Makayla Herndon put the pen to paper and officially singed her Letter of Intent with Jackson State Community College. Herndon completed her senior season…
Read MoreFormer Scotts Hill Native Jason Rickman Honored with Award
Article by W. Clay Crook- The Tennessee Department of Agriculture posted on their social media site on Thursday, April 22, 2021 that Jason Rickman who was honored with the 2020 Southern Area Excellence in Wildland Fire and Aviation Award. Jason is originally from Scotts Hill, the son of the late Bobby and Becky Rickman. “Jason,…
Read MoreScotts Hill Lions Split with Riverside
Article by Blake Franklin- The Lions were facing off against a familiar foe last Monday and Tuesday, April 19th, and 20th. Scotts Hill would hit the road on Monday and travel to Decatur County to take on the Panthers and then welcomed Riverside to their home field the following night on Tuesday, April 20, 2021.…
Read MoreApril Proclaimed Sexual Assault Awareness Month in City and County
Lexington City Mayor Jeff Griggs and Henderson County Mayor Eddie Bray, along with WRAP Advocate Danielle, McHaney, signed proclamations that designates April as Sexual Assault Awareness Month in Henderson County. Photo by: W. Clay Crook / The Lexington Progress Article by W. Clay Crook- Henderson County Mayor Eddie Bray, along with Lexington Mayor Jeff Griggs,…
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