Lexington Man Bound Over to Grand Jury on Sexual Battery Charges
Article by Steve Corlew- Tommy E. Burke, 75, was bound over to the Henderson County Grand Jury by General Session Judge Steve Beal following a hearing on April 22nd. Burke is charged with two counts of aggravated sexual battery, two counts of aggravated assault on a law enforcement officer, and reckless endangerment with a weapon.…
Read MoreScotts Hill Lady Lions Defeat Lexington and Riverside
Article by Jordan Morris- The Scotts Hill Lady Lions Softball team played two games last week. The Lady Lions took on Riverside and Lexington. The Lady Lions grabbed wins in both of those games. The Lady Lions traveled to Decatur County on Tuesday, April 23rd to take on Riverside. The Lady Lions would.. For complete…
Read MoreBudget Committee Faces Tax Increases, Budget Cuts
Article by Steve Corlew- The Henderson County Commission’s Budget Committee has been working to try and bring the budget requests and anticipated revenue closer together, but committee members are faced with the grim reality of a possible tax rate increase. The committee will… For complete coverage, see the May 1st edition of The Lexington Progress.…
Read MoreLexington Tigers Baseball Team Have a Rough Week
Article by Jordan Morris- The Lexington Tigers baseball team played four games last week. The Tigers took on South Side twice, Hardin County, and Dyer County. Lexington collected five wins total last week. Lexington hosted Jackson South Side on Monday, April 22nd. for the first game. The Tigers would… For complete coverage, see the May…
Read MoreObituaries for May 1, 2024
Patricia Ann Bailey, 68 Maudie Mooney Britt, 88 Jewel Marie Glogowski, 80 Ernestine Duke Reeves, 90 Sammy Scott, 70 Bonnie Ruth Shavers, 83 Terry Lynn Watson, 52 For complete obituaries, see the May 1st edition of The Lexington Progress. Subscribe Today!
Read MoreSheriff Duke Discusses Impending Retirement
Article by Steve Corlew- Henderson County Sheriff Brian Duke has seen a lot of changes in his 18 years of office, but he is looking forward to retirement at the end of this term. Crime has changed, and the size of the offices has… For complete coverage, see the April 24th edition of The Lexington…
Read MoreLexington Tigers Baseball Team Have a Dominant Week
Article by Jordan Morris- The Lexington Tigers baseball team played three games last week and two games over the weekend. The Tigers took on North Side twice and Adamsville. Lexington also faced Union City and Hardin County over the weekend where they won both of those games. Lexington collected five wins total last week. Lexington…
Read MoreSHHS Students Learn the Dangers of Impaired Driving
Article by Steve Corlew- Scotts Hill High School students had a chance to not only witness a mock traffic accident, but also participate on Friday, April 19th. A mock traffic accident brought emergency workers to the scene and some students played the role of accident victims. The event was… For complete coverage, see the April…
Read MoreScotts Hill Lady Lions Play 10 Games in One Week
Article by Jordan Morris- The Scotts Hill Lady Lions Softball team played four games last week and six tournament games over the weekend. The Lady Lions took on Adamsville, Riverside, Madison Academic, and Chester County. The Lady Lions went 2-2 in those games. Scotts Hill also had three wins and three losses in the tournament…
Read MoreAldermen Settle on Transfer Station Fee
Article by Steve Corlew- Lexington aldermen finally settled on a transfer station fee raising the rate to $88 per ton starting May 1st. Meeting Monday, March 22nd, Alderman Roger Loftin recommended a rate lower than the original proposed rate of $95 per ton. The board has been debating the charges since the first of the…
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