Tigers Roll Past Chester County, Improve to 5-0
Article by Jordan Morris The Lexington Tigers continued their unbeaten start to the season Friday night, traveling to Chester County and coming away with a convincing 42-7 region victory. The win improved Lexington to 5-0 overall and 3-0 in region play, giving the Tigers their best start since opening the 2013 season 5-0. The Tigers…
Read MoreBroad Street and Industrial Road Discussed by Board
Article by Steve Corlew The Lexington Board of Aldermen heard a possible solution for finally fixing an old problem with North Board Street and they discussed how the costs of an industrial access road have increased over five years, leaving the city with a possible matching cost of $76,830 that is due the state. The…
Read MoreObituaries September 23, 2026
Cathy Regina Heathscott, 64 Betty Jo Howell, 81 Jeremy Eugene McGill, 46 For complete obituaries, see the September 23rd edition of the Lexington Progress. Subscribe Today!
Read MoreDrug Task Force Executes Search Warrant
UPDATE: In today’s edition of the Lexington Progress, it was reported that the I-40 Vape Shop is being investigated. Upon further review, the Lexington Progress was informed that this was one of two local vape shops being investigated where officers confiscated suspicious products for additional testing. Two local vape shops were visited by law enforcement…
Read MoreLady Tigers Sweep Week With Wins Over McNairy, Hardin County
Article by Jordan Morris The Lexington Lady Tigers put together a strong week on the volleyball court, earning a five-set comeback victory over McNairy Central before sweeping Hardin County in three sets. Lexington had to battle from behind against McNairy after dropping the first two sets, 19-25 and 25-27. With their backs against the wall,…
Read MoreHenderson County Man Convicted of Rape
A Henderson County man has been found guilty of rape and rape by an authority figure following a two-day trial in Henderson County Circuit Court, earlier this month. The jury returned the guilty verdicts on two counts of… For complete coverage, see the September 16th edition of the Lexington Progress. Subscribe Today!
Read MoreScotts Hill Lions Fall to Loretto, 34-10
Article by Jordan Morris The Scotts Hill Lions continued their early-season schedule Thursday night, falling to Loretto 34-10 on September 11. Loretto jumped ahead 7-0 in the opening quarter, but Scotts Hill answered in the second when Curtis Williams connected on a 26-yard field goal. The Lions went into… For complete coverage, see the September…
Read MoreJECDB Addressed Data Centers, Roads
Article by Steve Corlew The Joint Economic and Community Development Board approved an expenditure for the Chamber of Commerce’s Youth Leadership Program and discussed data centers, roads and utilities at its regular meeting on Wednesday, September 9th. The Joint Economic Community Development Board is made up of… For complete coverage, see the September 16th edition…
Read MoreBig Red Tigers Top North Side, Improve to 4-0
Article by Jordan Morris The Lexington Tigers continued their perfect start to the 2026 season Friday night, defeating North Side 48-34 at home to improve to 4-0 for the first time since 2013. Lexington’s offense turned in another explosive performance, with the Tigers… For complete coverage, see the September 16th edition of the Lexington Progress.…
Read MoreCity Board to Employment Ordinance in Two Weeks
Article by Steve Corlew After an attempt to pass the first reading of a new ordinance outlining the hiring process for new city employees failed on September 15th, the Lexington Board of Aldermen will try again in two weeks. Some aldermen did not get an updated version of the ordinance until Monday afternoon prior to…
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