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Mayor Presents Budget with No Proposed Tax Rate Increase

Article by Steve Corlew Lexington Mayor Jeff Griggs is proposing no tax rate increase, and no general fund pay raises in the version of the 2025-26 budget presented to the board on Thursday, May 15th. The electric system, utility department, and broadband budgets included a… For complete coverage, see the May 21st edition of The…

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Great Tennis Season Comes to a Close for LHS

Article by Jordan Morris The 2025 LHS Tennis program continued the tradition of success this year. The Boys Team finished the season 11-3 overall while going 8-3 in a very strong district. They competed in the district team tournament and… For complete coverage, see the May 21st edition of The Lexington Progress. Subscribe Today!

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County School Board Hears Presentation on Adient Lawsuit

Article by Steve Corlew Attorneys for the plaintiffs in a six-year-old environmental tort lawsuit about ground water contamination in Lexington met in a closed door, executive session with the Henderson County Board of Education last week in hopes of… For complete coverage, see the May 21st edition of The Lexington Progress. Subscribe Today!

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SH Lady Lions Season Comes to End

Article by Jordan Morris The Scotts Hill Lady Lions softball team played their final game of the season. Scotts Hill played in the first round of the regional tournament last week. The Lady Lions unfortunately lost to Milan in the single elimination tournament. Scotts Hill finished the season with an outstanding record of 20-8-1. Also…

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Marshals Arrest Henderson County Man

Article by Steve Corlew The United States Marshals Service Two Rivers Violent Fugitive Task Force arrested a Henderson County man for Felony Reckless Endangerment against a law enforcement officer. Dawson Maness, age undisclosed, who was out on… For complete coverage, see the May 21st edition of The Lexington Progress. Subscribe Today!

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Lexington Eliminated from Regional Tournament

Article by Jordan Morris The Lexington Lady Tigers softball team played their final game this season. The Lady Tigers were defeated in the first round of the regional tournament. Creekwood eliminated Lexington in the close game. The Lady Tigers finished the … For complete coverage, see the May 21st edition of The Lexington Progress. Subscribe…

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Obituaries May 21, 2025

Jerry B.  Armstrong, 85 Karen Denise Autrey, 49 Linda Carol James Cook, 83 Nancy Lloyd Davis Freeman, 84 Belinda Sue Garner, 67 Phyllis Lipscomb Rose, 69 Charles W. White, Sr., MD, 87 Blaine Woods, 66 For complete obituaries, see the May 21st edition of The Lexington Progress. Subscribe Today!

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U.S. Marshalls Arrest Henderson County Man

Article by Steve Corlew A 26-year-old Henderson County man wanted on a seal indictment was apprehended by the U.S. Marshals Service last week. William “Drew” Andrew Wallace was… For complete coverage, see the May 14th edition of The Lexington Progress. Subscribe Today!

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Lady Lions Claim District Championship

Article by Jordan Morris The Scotts Hill Lady Lions softball team played in their district tournament last week. The Lady Lions had an awesome week. The team not only achieved winning the district championship, but also their head coach, Tyler Sowell, was named 13-AA coach of the year. Scotts Hill won… For complete coverage, see…

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Class of 2025 Top Seniors Announced

Henderson County high schools celebrated Class of 2025 graduation last week. Scotts Hill High School held its graduation ceremony on Thursday, May 8, in the gymnasium. The SHHS Valedictorian… For complete coverage, see the May 14th edition of The Lexington Progress. Subscribe Today!

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