Lexington City Board Addresses Campaign Issues
Article by Steve Corlew Although the Lexington city election has been over since September and the current city board is now into its second month in office, dealing with issues brought up during the campaign. Meeting on Monday, November 24th, the board tackled a property tax freeze for seniors, utility rates, vehicle take home policy…
Read MoreLady Tigers Open Season With Road Win, Split First Week of Action
Article by Jordan Morris The Lexington Lady Tigers tipped off their basketball season last week with a pair of competitive early-season matchups, earning a hard-fought win on the road before returning home for a tough challenge against Crockett County. Lexington opened the year in thrilling fashion at Madison Academic, edging out… For complete coverage, see…
Read MoreAzbill Road Shooting Results in Murder Charge
Article by Steve Corlew A 43-year-old Henderson County man faces charges related to a shooting which occurred on November 14th in the 700 block of Azbill Road. On Friday, November 21st, Brandon Michael Swift was charged with… For complete coverage, see the November 26th edition of The Lexington Progress. Subscribe Today!
Read MoreLexington Big Red Tigers Battle Through Competitive Opening Week
Article by Jordan Morris The Lexington Tigers tipped off their 2025–26 basketball season last week with two challenging matchups, showing stretches of strong offensive play despite coming up short against Madison Academic and Crockett County. Lexington opened the year on the road at… For complete coverage, see the November 26th edition of The Lexington Progress.…
Read MoreMan Faces Attempted Murder Charges in Stabbing
Article by Steve Corlew A 41-year-old Henderson County man faces attempted first degree murder charges in connection with a stabbing at Walmart in Lexington. Randy Wayne Wynes appeared Tuesday, November 25th, in Henderson County General Session Court after being… For complete coverage, see the November 26th edition of The Lexington Progress. Subscribe Today!
Read MoreObituaries November 26, 2025
Billy Glyn Bray, 74 Jonathan E. Bright, 50 James Gary Britt, 72 Warner “Duke” Hatton, 85 Ronald Joe Hehe, 89 Thomas Harold Petty, 85 Mary Loudean Keen Williams, 93 For complete obituaries, see the November 26th edition of The Lexington Progress. Subscribe Today!
Read MoreLions and Lady Lions Start Season on the Road
Article by Jordan Morris The Scotts Hill Lions and Lady Lions are set to tip off their 2025–26 basketball season this week, officially marking the start of another exciting winter of high school hoops in Henderson County. Both teams will travel to Hardin County for their season openers, which will be… For complete coverage, see…
Read MoreCity Board Discusses Charter, Reviews Employee List and Budget
Article by Steve Corlew Lexington’s Board of Aldermen discussed a possible change in the towns charter and reviewed employee organizational charts, vehicle and equipment lists of the city departments during an informal work session on Thursday, November 13th. Officials could not take any specific action, since the meeting was informal. Alderwoman Sandra Wood was absent.…
Read MoreLexington Basketball Set to Tip Off After Meet The Tigers Event
Article by Jordan Morris The wait is over. Basketball season has officially arrived for the Lexington High School Tigers and Lady Tigers, and excitement is already building across Big Red Country. The teams take the court for opening week action following a spirited and well-attended Meet the Tigers event held last week inside the LHS…
Read MoreSchool Board Reviews Scotts Hill Elementary Plans
Article by Steve Corlew The Henderson County Board of Education members got a close-up view of improvements planned for Scotts Hill Elementary School and they approved supplements for Fine Arts and Cross Country during the board’s monthly meeting on Thursday, November 13th. Board members also heard… For complete coverage, see the November 19th edition of…
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