Tennessee to Begin COVID-19 Vaccination of Adults Age 65 and Older, Teachers Launch of Online Scheduling Improves Ease of Use
Release- Tennessee will begin registering Tennesseans aged 65 and older and those in Phase 1b of the state’s COVID-19 Vaccination Plan for vaccinations on Feb. 22. Phase 1b includes staff members of kindergarten through 12th grade schools and child care facilities. “Tennessee has administered more than one million doses of COVID-19 vaccines so far, and…
Read MoreMedia Call with TDOH Commissioner Dr. Lisa Piercey
Article by W. Clay Crook- The Lexington Progress was invited to attend a call with Dr. Lisa Piercey, Commissioner of the Tennessee Department of Health, on February 16, 2021, concerning the progress of the COVID-19 vaccinations in the state of Tennessee. The new software allows eligible clients to sign up online and choose the location…
Read MoreLady Tigers Season Ends with Loss to McNairy County
Article by Blake Franklin- After a delay in getting to play last week because of the winter snowstorm that struck the county and surrounding areas, the Lexington Lady Tigers basketball team had to wait in getting to play until Monday night, February 22, 2021. Lexington had to travel to McNairy County to face off against…
Read MoreObituaries For February 24, 2021 Edition
Gary Adams, 57 Linda Asher, 70 Helen Beecham, 91 William Bobbitt, 85 Charles Galbraith, 85 Mike Gurley, 65 Lucio Hernandez, 47 Gerald Johnson, 85 Walter Jowers, 90 David Lewis, 68 Sandra Marlar, 62 Brenda McMinn, 76 Curtis McPeake, 93 R. T. Mitchell, 100 For complete obituaries, see the February 24th edition of The Lexington Progress.…
Read MoreHampton Inn at Parkers Crossroads Now Open
Article by W. Clay Crook- The new Hampton Inn at Parkers Crossroads started taking reservations on Friday, February 12, 2021. General Manager Nataisha Hill and staff gave The Lexington Progress a tour of the new facility, which has a breakfast area, lounge, and private work nooks with Samsung tablets. The seventy-three-room facility also has a…
Read MoreRecord Low Temperatures Lead to Closures and Concerns
Article by W. Clay Crook- Although Henderson County escaped most of the winter weather advisories during the previous business week, record low temperatures, along with ice, sleet, and some snow, brought traffic to a stop and closures for schools and many businesses from President’s Day through Wednesday, February 17, 2021. Both Henderson County and the Lexington…
Read MoreLexington Takes Win Over In-County Rival
Article by Blake Franklin- The Lexington Tigers were back in front of their home crowd on Tuesday February 9 to welcome their in-county rival Scotts Hill to Lexington. The Tigers had already taken a win in the first match-up earlier in the season and were looking to do just the same in this game. It…
Read MoreUFC Hall of Famer Royce Gracie Visits at Borras Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Article by W. Clay Crook- Every eye in the practice room was alert, and the students moved with amazing unison and fluid skill as internationally known mixed martial artist Royce Gracie led the younger students through a practice session. Then standing, Gracie personally coached a couple of the students with their stance and technique. His…
Read MoreBlack History Month: The Trailblazers- 1965 Integration of Lexington High School
Article by Bhyren Priddy- We are all familiar with the story of Ruby Bridges, the 6-year-old little girl who in 1960 integrated William Frantz Elementary School in New Orleans, Louisiana. However, many people in Henderson County are not familiar with the group of teens known as the Trailblazers, that integrated our very own Lexington High…
Read MoreLady Lions Outlast LHS Lady Tigers
Article by Blake Franklin- The Lady Lions hit the road on Tuesday, February 9, 2021 to travel into Lexington and take on the Lady Tigers. With Scotts Hill having success over Lexington the last time these two teams met, the Lady Lions were looking to do the exact same thing this go around. This game…
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