LES Customers Urged to Beware of Scam
Article by W. Clay Crook- The Lexington Electric System is alerting customers to a recent scam. LES has been informed that customers are getting calls threatening to disconnect their power unless they make payment arrangements over the phone immediately. “We do not call to disconnect customers,” the LES warning says. “If you receive a questionable call concerning…
Read MoreHenderson County School Board Meets, Scotts Hill Band Building on Schedule for April Completion
Article by W. Clay Crook- School Board met in regular session on Thursday evening, February 11, 2021. The board approved the recommended TSBA update to the COVID-19 contact policy. Director of Schools, Steve Wilkinson, said that the band building under construction at Scotts Hill High School has been going very well, and is on schedule for its…
Read MoreSH Lions Defeated By Big Red Tigers
Article by Blake Franklin- Looking to split the season series with their in-county rival, the Scotts Hill Lions took a trip over into Lexington on Tuesday, February 9. Scotts Hill was hoping to be able to even the series up with a win, but Lexington had other ideas. In a game that was very competitive…
Read MoreMandatory 10-Digit Local Dialing Coming in October to 731 and 865 Area Codes – Facilitates 988 National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
Article by W. Clay Crook- 911 Director Pam Tolley shared a recent bulletin that went out to all 911 State and County Coordinators and Public Safety Answering Points (PSAPs) on telephone dialing changes for our 731 area code, and for the 865 area code, which is the Knoxville area. This will facilitate the implementation of…
Read MoreRediscovered Photos of the 1921 Wildersville Fire
Article by W. Clay Crook- By 4:30 p.m. on the afternoon of May 13, 1921 telephone lines and wire communication with the N.C. & St. Louis Railway ended in Wildersville as the telephone exchange and depot succumbed to a fire that raged in the downtown business district. Mike Tate, a local historian for Wildersville and…
Read MoreLady Tigers Lose Close Game to SH Lady Lions
Article by Blake Franklin- In welcoming their in-county rival to their home gym on February 9, the LHS Lady Tigers were looking to close out the regular season with a win. In a very competitive game, that was back and forth until the very end, the LHS Lady Tigers did all they could to succeed…
Read MoreFederal Pharmacy Partnership Expands Access to COVID-19 Vaccination in Tennessee Walmart Pharmacy Locations Selected as Tennessee Partner
Release- Tennessee will see expanding access to COVID-19 vaccination with the launch of a new federal retail pharmacy program. The first phase of the Federal Retail Pharmacy Program for COVID-19 Vaccination was launched in Tennessee on February 12th, with select pharmacies offering vaccinations in accordance with the state’s COVID-19 Vaccination Plan. These vaccinations will be…
Read MoreTPA Call with Dr. Lisa Piercey, Commission of TDOH
Article by W. Clay Crook- On Wednesday, February 10, 2021, The Lexington Progress was invited by the Tennessee Press Association to participate in a call with Dr. Lisa Piercey, who serves as the commissioner of the Tennessee Department of Health. The call discussed the status of COVID-19 vaccinations for those citizens 70 and older. Over 270,000…
Read MoreTigers Claim Back To Back Victories to Finish Regular Season
Article by Blake Franklin- Lexington fans were in attendance last Friday night to watch their hometown team face off against the Riverside Panthers. After falling in the first game against them this year, Lexington was looking to bounce back and even the series. The Tigers did just that and claimed another victory to close out…
Read MoreObituaries For February 17, 2021 Edition
Robert Blair, 86 Laudis Franklin Britt, 85 Bobby Clyde Blankenship, 68 Shirley Herndon, 73 Roger A. Jowers, 71 Katelyn Rebecca Myers, 18 Kathleen Ann Trent, 68 Joy Waddle, 61 For complete obituaries, see the February 17th edition of The Lexington Progress. Subscribe Today!
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