County School Board Approves State Bonuses
Article by Steve Corlew The Henderson County Board of Education approved a resolution affirming its participation in the Education Freedom Act of 2025 that will award some educators a $2,000 bonus during the 2025-26 budget year. Meeting on Thursday, March 13, at Bargerton Elementary School, the board voted 6-0 for the… For complete coverage, see…
Read MoreLexington Tigers Have a Rough Five Games
Article by Jordan Morris The Lexington Tigers baseball team had a rough second week of games. The Tigers took Riverside on March 10th and 11th. Lexington traveled to Corinth, Mississippi to play in a tournament on March 13th and 14th. The Tigers have a record of 2-4 in the season after week two. The Tigers…
Read MoreObituaries March 19, 2025
Elizabeth “Nanny” Gail Elvington Benson, 73 Charles Edward Burton, 82 Bessie Johnson Grissom, 94 Franklin Jowers, 88 Betty Jane Lindsey, 82 David Neely, 67 Robert Joseph “R.J.” Tate, 40 Vernon Tucker, 78 Annie Ellen Wilson Wilkins, 90 For complete obituaries, see the May 19th edition of The Lexington Progress. Subscribe Today!
Read More“State of the City”, A Bright Future for Lexington
Article by Steve Corlew Lexington Mayor Jeff Griggs says he will be leaving the city in a position of future growth when he steps down later this year. The “State of the City” address is a traditional annual event at the Lexington Rotary Club where mayors outline their achievements and the future for… For complete…
Read MoreLHS Lady Tigers Softball Off to Strong Start
Article by Jordan Morris The Lexington Lady Tigers softball team kickoff their season with three wins. The Lady Tigers had a great first week of games. Lexington defeated South Gibson 7-6 on March 3rd. The Lady Tigers took down… For complete coverage, see the May 12th edition of The Lexington Progress. Subscribe Today!
Read MoreBeneft Gala Event Raises Money & Entertains
Article by Steve Corlew It was all done for the kids and audience members reached deep in their pockets to give to the Henderson County Carl Perkins Center during one of the center’s biggest fundraisers of the year. The annual gala featured eight local teams competing for… For complete coverage, see the May 12th edition…
Read MoreLady Lions Defeat Liberty Back-to-Back
Article by Jordan Morris The Scotts Hill Lady Lions softball team started their season with two games against Liberty on March 7th. The Lady Lions took care of business with ease. Scotts Hill won both of those games in less than the four innings total. The Lady Lions won… For complete coverage, see the May…
Read MoreTBI Investigates Shooting After Six Hour Standoff Ends
Article by Steve Corlew Investigators with the Lexington Police Department and the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation are currently investigating an officer-involved shooting that happened on Friday March 7th that led to a six-hour standoff at a residence on Natchez Trace Drive. The incident began… For complete coverage, see the May 12th edition of The Lexington…
Read MoreLHS Tigers Knocked Out in Sub State Game
Article by Jordan Morris The Lexington Tigers made their way to the regional finals last week after defeating Creekwood in the seni-finals. The Tigers got runner-up in the regional tournament. The Tigers played their sub-state game Monday to try and claim a spot in the state tournament, but fell just short. The Tigers defeated Creekwood…
Read MoreObituaries March 12, 2025
Brenda Gail Burton Coffman, 77 Larry Johnson, 81 Dolores Miner, 95 Betty Jo Roach, 93 Harold Scott, 72 Robert Seaman, 77 Samuel Robert Tucker, 67 Betty Lou Vega, 77 For complete obituaries, see the May 12th edition of The Lexington Progress. Subscribe Today!
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