County Editors Conference with Senator Blackburn
Article by W. Clay Crook- The Lexington Progress was invited by the National Newspaper Association to a Tennessee county editor’s meeting with Tennessee Senator Marsha Blackburn on Thursday, April 15, 2021. Senator Blackburn is serving as the ranking Republican on the Consumer Trade Commission and will be fighting big tax. “There is a lot of…
Read MoreLHS Lady Tigers Softball Knocks Off Hatton and Muscle Shoals
Article by Blake Franklin- Tournament play continued for the Lady Tigers softball program this past weekend in Florence, Alabama. Lexington would find the success that they had hoped for in the first two matchups on Saturday, April 17. The Lady Tigers would come away with two victories in these games. Lexington beat Hatton, 6-3, and…
Read MoreWRAP Makes Presentation at Lexington Rotary
Article by W. Clay Crook- The special guest speakers for the April 20, 2021 Lexington Rotary Club were Tonya Marshall, Tanya Lawson, and Danielle McHaney representing the WRAP program. WRAP serves all survivors of domestic and sexual violence regardless of race, gender, age, or sexual orientation. Tonya Marshall is the investigator for the Lexington Police…
Read MoreLions Take Loss Against Christian Brothers
Article by Blake Franklin- After having two games with South Side earlier last week, the SH Lions went up against Christian Brothers in a road game last Friday, April 16. The Lions wouldn’t have as much success as the game before as they couldn’t keep up with the early firepower from Christian Brothers. Ultimately, Scotts…
Read MoreLexington Splits Final Two Games at Northwest Alabama Tournament
Article By Blake Franklin- After playing two games on Saturday morning, the Lady Tigers would have two more games to compete in this past weekend at the Northwest Alabama Bash. Lexington took on Brooks High School on Saturday afternoon, April 17, and then would play Lawrence County that same night. The Lady Tigers softball program…
Read MoreJuanita Wood Shares Memories of Old Juno
Article by W. Clay Crook- Juanita Wood has lived her 94 years in the old downtown section of Juno. Her home was built by Dr. W. F. Huntsman, the father of Dr. Cornelia Huntsman who practiced in Lexington into the 1960’s. A 1939 article from The Lexington Progress had this to say about Dr. W.…
Read MoreLady Lions Fall To South Side
Article by Blake Franklin- The Scotts Hill Lady Lions softball team welcomed the Lady Hawks of Jackson South Side to their home turf on Monday, April 12, 2021. The Lady Lions gave their faithful fans a good showing while in attendance as they competed with the Lady Hawks throughout the game. In the end, Scotts…
Read MoreLexington Softball Drops Two Games in a Row
Article by Blake Franklin- Heading to Florence, Alabama this past weekend, the Lexington High School Lady Tigers softball team was sure to face some stiff competition. Lexington ran into that dilemma on Friday, April 16. The Lady Tigers would play two games on this day. Results for both games were the same as the Lady…
Read MoreObituaries For April 21, 2021 Edition
Brina Danielle Delaney, 34 Ron Dunlevy, Jr., 56 William “Bill” Frank, 70 Judy Gale Hays, 67 Valerie Maples, 41 Kay Harris McPeake, 66 Garry Mitchell Middleton, 59 Willie Edward Nichols, 68 Pearlie Mae Stringfellow, 88 Laurence Thomas Riney, 72 Ettie Frances Thrower, 71 Pat Yarbro, 75 For complete obituaries, see the April 21st edition of…
Read MoreObituaries For April 14, 2021 Edition
Marlin Ables, 68 Jackie Blankenship, 79 William Blankenship, Sr., 60 Claudia Chumney, 93 Kenneth Cupples, 53 Loy Hendrix, 86 Bobby Wood, 60 For complete obituaries, see the April 14th edition of The Lexington Progress. Subscribe Today!
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