Joint Economic Community Development Board Meets at Parkers Crossroads
Article by W. Clay Crook- The Joint Economic Community Development Board held its March 11, 2021 meeting at the new Hampton Inn at Parkers Crossroads. Mr. Joe Barker, Executive Director of the Southwest Tennessee Development District was present as a guest, as well as Mr. David Watts representing the Chamber of Commerce. Lexington was represented…
Read MoreLady Lions Softball Falls Short at TCA
Article by Blake Franklin- The softball season got started for the Scotts Hill High School Lady Lions softball team on Monday, March 15, 2021. With inclement weather in the area for the majority of the morning, the clouds broke, and the sun started to shine by lunch time. This allowed the Lady Lions a chance…
Read MoreTDH Updates COVID-19 Vaccination Plan -Vaccine Appointments now Available across Tennessee-
Release- Department of Health has updated Tennessee’s COVID-19 Vaccination Plan as the state continues to prioritize Tennesseans most at risk of hospitalization and death from COVID-19. Tennesseans in Phase 1c of the state’s plan are now eligible to receive COVID-19 vaccination. Protecting Adults and Children with High-Risk Health Conditions Phase 1c of the state’s COVID-19…
Read MoreNo Injury Accident on South Broad Stalls Traffic
Article by W. Clay Crook- Traffic was stalled and rerouted between Ayers Street and Spring Street on Monday, March 15, 2021 due to a collision that left one vehicle rolled over on its top, but fortunately no injuries. The vehicles were a black Nissan Maxima that sustained front end damage, and a black Ford Ranger,…
Read MoreLHS Tigers Enjoy Banquet After Successful Season
Article by Blake Franklin- On Sunday, March 14, 2021, the Big Red Tigers basketball team was once again at Lexington High School. This time was for the team to enjoy their season ending basketball banquet to celebrate the year the program had. With coaches, teammates, and family members gathering, the team began the ceremony and…
Read MoreAyers Foundation Presents at Lexington Rotary
Article by W. Clay Crook- The special guest speakers for the March 16, 2021 Lexington Rotary Club were representatives from the Ayers Foundation: Jesse Turner, Angela Marshall, and Recey Williamson. The Ayers Foundation was created in 1999 to sustain and / or significantly improve the quality of life in Tennessee. This is accomplished through financial…
Read MoreHenderson County School Board Meets
Article submitted- The Henderson County School Board met in a regularly scheduled meeting on March 11, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. in the Board Conference Room with COVID-19 protocols in place. Board members present were Mr. McDaniel, Mr. Crownover, Mr. Lewis, Mr. Gordon, Mr. Harrington, Mr. Leslie, and Mr. Camper. Chairman Gordon called the meeting to…
Read MoreHead Coaching Changes Made To LHS Basketball Program
Article by Blake Franklin- On Friday, March 12, 2021, members of the Henderson County School Board discussed the status of Keith Runyon as head basketball coach of the Lexington High School Tigers basketball team. After discussion, it was determined that the majority of the board at that time had decided it was time to go…
Read MoreObituaries For March 17, 2021 Edition
Mary Bonee, 83 Rebecca Maness, 40 Pat May, 83 Jerlene McKenzie, 78 Max Scates, 88 Joshua Seachrist, 40 Freddy Webb, 59 Mattie Wright, 93 For complete obituaries, see the March 17th edition of The Lexington Progress. Subscribe Today!
Read MoreArson Suspected in Doe Creek Home Destroyed by Fire
Article by Lynn Murphy- At 6:45 p.m. on Tuesday night, March 2, 2021 Henderson County Fire Department Station’s 5, 7, 9, and Tanker 30, from Scotts Hill, were paged to a house fire located at 1405 Doe Creek Road at Little Creek Road between Sardis and Scotts Hill. The first firefighters to arrive reported the…
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