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Lady Tigers Collect Three Wins for the Week

Article by Jordan Morris The Lexington Lady Tigers softball team played four games last week. The Lady Tigers faced Jackson South Side, McNairy, Waverly, and Henry County all last week. Lexington grabbed three wins and a loss over those three games. The Lady Tigers… For complete coverage, see the April 16th edition of The Lexington…

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Obituaries April 16, 2025

Nancy Sanders Bendure, 74 Julie M. Bennett, 85 Larry “Allen” Garner, 74 Frances Almetta Cagle Gibson, 101 Betty Jean Goff, 83 Denise Heathcott, 73 William Webster Kee, Sr., 94 Velma Vauncille Pearson Priddy, 92 George Speer, Sr., 84 James Randy Stevens, 68 Thomas Wilson, 79 For complete obituaries, see the April 16th edition of The…

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“Generational Flooding” Storms Bring Destruction

Article by Steve Corlew The Volunteer spirit was put on display in Henderson County this past week as a storm system moved into the Mid-South last Wednesday and stayed until Sunday afternoon, bringing damage and death to neighboring counties. The April 2nd storms prompted… For complete coverage, see the April 9th edition of The Lexington…

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Lexington Lady Tigers Grab Back to Back Wins

Article by Jordan Morris The Lexington Lady Tigers softball team played two games last week with games being canceled later in the week. The Lady Tigers defeated both teams they played against last week. Lexington took down… For complete coverage, see the April 9th edition of The Lexington Progress. Subscribe Today!

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Grand Jury Returns 51 True Bills

Article by Steve Corlew The Henderson County Circuit Court grand jury returned 51 “true” bills and four “no” bills and one not presented during its session on Monday, April 31st. Ten indictments were sealed as law enforcement officers worked to locate those indicted. Indicted were:… For complete coverage, see the April 9th edition of The…

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Scotts Hill Lady Lions Take Down Rival Lady Panthers

  Article by Jordan Morris The Scotts Hill Lady Lions softball team played only one game last week due to the weather. The Lady Lions defeated Riverside on April 1st. The Lady Lions improved their record after that game to 8-3-1 in the season. Scotts Hill will compete… For complete coverage, see the April 9th…

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Residential Home Inspection on Hold Per McCready

Article by Steve Corlew A Residential Home Inspection Program for Henderson County is on hold after Mayor Robbie McCready released an opinion that the motion approving the plan had not passed during the county commission’s February 25th meeting. On Thursday, April 3rd, Mayor McCready emailed… For complete coverage, see the April 9th edition of The…

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Lions Get Back-to-Back Wins Over Riverside

Article by Jordan Morris The Scotts Hill Lions baseball team were able to collect two wins last week. The Lion faced off against Riverside two times on March 31st and April 1st. The Lions need all the wins they can get after their slow start on the season. Scotts Hill now has a record of…

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Obituaries April 9, 2025

James Wesley “Jim” Ayers, 82 Betty Jean Clenney, 64 Helen Bingham Creasy, 90 Loretta G. Fuller, 82 Jeremy William Hendrix, 36 Jim Jackson, 63 Mary Lynn Overman, 64 Lula Faye Pratt, 94 Anita Tidwell, 66 For complete obituaries, see the April 9th edition of The Lexington Progress. Subscribe Today

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Local Philanthropist Jim Ayers Passes Tuesday

Article by Steve Corlew Local businessman and philanthropist James W. “Jim” Ayers, 82, the founder and chairman of the Ayers Foundation passed away Tuesday, according to Burton Williams Chief Executive Officer of the Ayers Foundation Trust. Ayers had battled several health issues. He established Ayers Foundation in part to guarantee that no child from his…

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