South Henderson County Lions Improve to 2-0 With Shutout
Article by Jordan Morris The South Henderson County Lions continued their strong start to the 2026 season Thursday night, improving to 2-0 with a 12-0 victory over Adamsville Junior High. While the Lions remained unbeaten, head coach Nathan Reeves said the outcome represented more than just another mark in the win column. “The scoreboard tells…
Read MoreOverturned RV Results in Interstate 40 Fatality
Article by Steve Corlew Nine people were injured, including one fatality, when a motorhome left the roadway and overturned on Interstate 40, Thursday, August 6th, according to authorities. The accident resulted in a response by multiple agencies including those from… For complete coverage, see the August 12th edition of the Lexington Progress. Subscribe Today!
Read MoreHenderson County Football Teams Continue Early-Season Action
Article by Jordan Morris Football is officially back across Henderson County, and the county’s middle school programs are already busy with early-season action. The Lexington Middle School Minutemen picked up a strong victory over Crockett County, coming away with a 32-14 win. Lexington Middle put together a… For complete coverage, see the August 12th edition…
Read MoreHenderson County Man Faces Multiple Charges in Deputy Injury Incident
Article by Steve Corlew A 43-year-old Henderson County man faces multiple charges and is being held without bond following an incident that injured two Henderson County Sheriff’s deputies on Thursday, August 6th. Gordon Nick White, 43, is being held without bond on charges of three counts of… For complete coverage, see the August 12th edition…
Read MoreBig Week Kicks Off Football Season for Lexington and Scotts Hill
Article by Jordan Morris The wait is nearly over for high school football in Henderson County. After months of offseason workouts, summer practices, 7-on-7 competitions and preseason preparation, both the… For complete coverage, see the August 12th edition of the Lexington Progress. Subscribe Today!
Read MoreDuke Retires as County’s Longest Serving Sheriff
Article by Steve Corlew Come September 1st, Sheriff Brian Duke will be stepping away from the office after 20 years of service to the county, making Duke the longest serving sheriff in the county’s history. While he will be stepping down as sheriff, he plans on… For complete coverage, see the August 12th edition of…
Read MoreObituaries August 12, 2026
Susan Gail Blackstock, 63 Gary Robert Creasy, 78 Chris Raymond Donofrio, 68 Gary Lynn Pendergrass, 78 Patsy Jane Thetford, 88 For complete obituaries, see the August 12th edition of the Lexington Progress. Subscribe Today!
Read MoreScotts Hill Lions Continue Preseason Preparation with Humboldt Scrimmage
Article by Jordan Morris With the start of the 2026 high school football season just around the corner, the Scotts Hill Lions continue to make the most of every opportunity to prepare for opening night. The Lions recently traveled to Humboldt for a preseason scrimmage, giving first-year head coach Kyle McDaniel and his staff another…
Read MoreSchool is Back!
Article by Steve Corlew Over 550 Henderson County educators and staff gathered on Thursday, July 30th for the county-wide kickoff to the 2025-26 school year. Students have headed back to the classroom this week to start the new school year and law enforcement officials are asking drivers to use caution with parents, students and buses…
Read MoreResolute Hosts First Home Game on Battlefield
Article by Steve Corlew Fresh off their first home game at the Parkers Crossroads Battlefield, the Resolute of Jackson will host a second home game on Saturday, August 8th at noon. Admission is free as the Jackson team meets the Quicksteps of Spring Hill. Helping to create an authentic Civil War atmosphere, the… For complete…
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