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Lexington Aldermen Approve 15 Cent Tax Hike

Article by Steve Corlew After months of discussions, proposed budgets, and a tax protest, the Lexington Board of Aldermen approved a new budget with a 15-cent per $100 assessment tax hike and questions about the legality of the three percent raise for some city employees. The board voted… For complete coverage, see the July 31st…

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Silicon Ranch Closer to Reality

Article by Steve Corlew A solar project is a getting closer to a reality in the Timberlake-Wildersville Road area near the industrial park. The Lexington City Board approved authorizing Lexington Electric System to enter into a… For complete coverage, see the July 31st edition of The Lexington Progress. Subscribe Today!

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Henderson County Football Gears Up For Upcoming Season

Article by Jordan Morris Both Henderson County high school teams are continuing their hard work to prepare for the upcoming football season. The Scotts Hill Lions and Lexington Tigers both have held multiple practices, scrimmages, and… For complete coverage, see the July 31st edition of The Lexington Progress. Subscribe Today!

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Obituaries July 31, 2024

Betty Jean Armstrong, 90 Bobby Moore, 83 Travis Hackney 83 Helen Lee Hatch, 80 Jessica Erin Lindsey, 38 Thomas F. Powers, 94 Wilma Jean Rhodes, 85 Margaret Flowers Shutt, 66 For complete obituaries, see the July 31st edition of The Lexington Progress. Subscribe Today!

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Obituaries July 24, 2024

Clifford E. Dunagan, 96 Dr. Ben Cathey, 81 Rebecca Lynn Cupples, 69 Kenneth Griggs, 82 Zula Mae Renfroe Hays, 88 Charles Ray Maness, 61 Brayden James Glen Wilkerson, 17 Cynthia “Dee” Williams, 92 For complete obituaries, see the July 24th edition of The Lexington Progress. Subscribe Today!

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City Board Holds Lengthy Session

Article by Steve Corlew The Lexington City Board discussed several issues from a new employee hiring freeze and a recent city charter change to policies on vehicles and nepotism as well as speed bumps during a long session on Monday, July 22nd. For two-hours and 45 minutes, the board worked through its agenda with alderwoman…

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Lexington City School Approves Lunch Fees

Article by Steve Corlew The Lexington City School System will be increasing breakfast and lunch fees for the 2024-25 school year and reviewed board policies during the monthly meeting on Tuesday, July 16th. The board had been studying the feasibility of providing free lunches to all students, but they decided that the cost of joining…

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Scotts Hill 14U Dixie Youth Baseball Team World Series Bound

Scotts Hill 14U Dixie boys’ baseball team recently went to Dickson TN and competed in the 14U state tournament and brought home the gold, winning the championship game against Decatur County 11-2. These boys also traveled to Freed Hardeman and competed in… For complete coverage, see the July 24th edition of The Lexington Progress. Subscribe…

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