Local Group Unites the Community
Article by Steve Corlew Five years ago, a group of concerned citizens came together to organize United Minds of Lexington, hoping to bring the community together in a peaceful way to fight prejudice, fear, and economic disparity and become a community organization that is reaching out to the young and old providing healing, education, and…
Read MoreLady Lions District Championship Bound
Article by Jordan Morris The Scotts Hill Lady Lions were the two seed so they only had to win one game to get to the district championship. The Lady Lions defeated Madison over the weekend to punch their ticket to the championship game. The final score of the game was 40-32. The Lady Lions beat……
Read MoreAldermen Approve Solid Waste Pay Increase, Postpone Cemetery Rules
Article by Steve Corlew The Lexington Mayor Jeff Griggs casts the tie-breaking vote as the Board of Aldermen approved a two percent pay increase for the city solid waste employees on Monday, February 24th. The board also continued its discussion of rules for the Lexington Cemetery, will explore combining the city owned utilities, and approved…
Read MoreLexington Tigers Headed To District Championship
Article by Jordan Morris Lexington Tigers basketball had two games over this past weekend in the district tournament. Lexington had to win two games to make it to the district championship, and they did just that. The Tigers had to take down Hardin County in the first round, and Lexington had… For complete coverage, see…
Read MoreCounty Commission to Confirm New Fire Chief
Article by Steve Corlew The Henderson County Commission was expected to confirm a new county fire chief during it meeting on Tuesday, February 25. The meeting occurred after press time, and we will provide… For complete coverage, see the February 26th edition of The Lexington Progress. Subscribe Today!
Read MoreLexington Lady Tigers Eyes Set on District Tournament
Article by Jordan Morris Lexington Lady Tigers basketball team were the second seed in their district which gave them a bye game. Lexington needed one win to make it to the district championship game, and they did just that. The Lady Tigers beat McNairy with a final score of 57-34. The Lady Tigers took the…
Read MoreRoad Projects Announced, Paving Planned by State
Henderson County Mayor Robbie McCreedy has announced two major road projects by the Tennessee Department of Transportation. According to the Mayor’s post on the official county Facebook page, the state will bid repaving a portion of U.S. 412 from the Madison County line to… For complete coverage, see the February 26th edition of The Lexington…
Read MoreScotts Hill Lions Knocked Out of District Tournament
Article By Jordan Morris The Scotts Hill Lions season has come to an end with their first round loss in the distrtict tournament. Scotts Hill had to face off with Madison last Friday. The final score of the game was 46-59. The Lions did not… For complete coverage, see the February 26th edition of The…
Read MoreObituaries February 26, 2025
Jacky Wayne Campbell, 73 Kelly Hart, 58 Bonnie Faye Rimmer Morgan, 91 Janet Louise Vavouris, 60 Odell Wood, 93 For complete obituaries, see the February 26th edition of The Lexington Progress. Subscribe Today!
Read MoreLocal Minister Recalls Helping Build Montgomery School
Article by Steve Corlew Montgomery School holds a special place in the hearts of many who attended the school, it also holds memories for one local preacher who never went to class there. As a Henderson County youth with a strong back, Rev. James Dennison joined… For complete coverage, see the February 19th edition of…
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