Lexington Big Red Shock Haywood with Last-Minute Score
Article by Jordan Morris The Lexington Tigers pulled off one of the biggest upsets in recent memory Friday night, stunning top-ranked Haywood on the road, 25–22, in the Class 4A playoffs. The Tigers scored the game-winning touchdown in the final seconds after a huge kickoff return by Cameron Smith set them up deep in Haywood…
Read MoreYoung and Old Remember and Honor Veterans Day
Article by Steve Corlew While Veteran’s Day is traditionally celebrated on November 11th, Henderson Countians paused to remember and salute veterans throughout the month. The Veterans of Foreign Wars local post 1294 hosted the traditional Veterans Day Service at the Henderson County Court House at 11:00 a.m., on Tuesday, November 11th, the traditional time for……
Read MoreSH Anglers Win Junior Division at Mississippi Bassmaster Classic
Article by Jordan Morris The Scotts Hill Student Anglers added another major milestone to their impressive season this past weekend as they competed for the first time in the Mississippi Bassmaster Fall Youth Classic, held on Pickwick Lake in Iuka, Mississippi. The tournament, open to all B.A.S.S. youth members, brought together young anglers from several…
Read MoreCrossroads Approves New Garbage Pickup Firm
Article by Steve Corlew The City of Parkers Crossroads Board of Commissioners approved a new firm to provide curb-side garbage pickup for residents at its meeting on Thursday, November 13th. The board, made up of Mayor Kenneth Kizer, Vice-Mayor Jamie Simonton and Commissioner Tony Hardee approved switching from… For complete coverage, see the November 12th…
Read MoreObituaries November 12, 2025
Cleatus R. Cagle, 90 Charles “Charlie” Edward Hatch, 73 Ricky William Nowell, 74 Sharon Lou Tyler, 68 Paula Ray Zurofsky, 61 For complete obituaries, see the November 12th edition of The Lexington Progress. Subscribe Today!
Read MoreLions Pride Marching Band Marches Into State Championship Finals
Article by Steve Corlew The Scotts Hill Marching Lions Pride Band advanced to the finals of the Tennessee Division I state marching championship this past weekend, marking the second time in school history that the band has achieved such an accomplishment. The 46th annual competition was… For complete coverage, see the November 5th edition of…
Read MoreCharter Change Up for Discussion on November 13th
Article by Steve Corlew What is a city charter and why has a discussion of a charter change by the City of Lexington prompted such interest? Well to understand the question, you need to understand what the city charter is and the different types of charters in the state. The charter is like a city’s…
Read MoreScotts Hill Falls in Season Finale to Franklin Christian
Article by Jordan Morris The Scotts Hill Lions closed out their season Friday night with a tough 49–22 loss to Franklin Christian Academy on the road. The defeat capped a challenging year for the Lions, who battled through adversity, injuries, and limited depth all season, finishing… For complete coverage, see the November 5th edition of…
Read MoreCommissioners Approve Grant Funding, Broadband
Article by Steve Corlew The Henderson County Commission approved the bid for the Everett Horn Public Library Connected Community Facility and extending broadband service to a portion of Henderson County, during a special session on Thursday, October 30th. Commissioners also approved… For complete coverage, see the November 5th edition of The Lexington Progress. Subscribe Today!
Read MoreLexington Big Red Falls to Dyer County in Regular Season Finale
Article by Jordan Morris The Lexington Tigers wrapped up their regular season on the road Friday night, falling to Dyer County 17–9 in a physical, defensive showdown. The loss dropped the Tigers to 7–3 on the year, but they remain confident heading into postseason play. Lexington will now travel to Haywood this Friday night for…
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