Local Standouts Earn All-Star Softball Honors
Article by Jordan Morris Some of Henderson County’s top softball talent was recognized with postseason all-star selections as players from Lexington and Scotts Hill represented their schools on the state stage. The Tennessee Softball Coaches Association hosted its… For complete coverage, see the July 15th edition of the Lexington Progress. Subscribe Today!
Read MoreAldermen Approve Budgets Without Setting Tax Rate
Article by Steve Corlew The Lexington Board of Aldermen voted to approve the FY2026-27 budget on Monday, July 13th, but failed to set the property tax rate. The board voted 4-3 to approve the second reading of the budgets, however it was unclear what the property tax rate would be or how they were going…
Read MoreLexington 12U All-Stars Crowned Undefeated USSSA World Series Champions
Article Submitted By Amanda Ditto ATHENS, Ala. — The Lexington 12U Girls All-Star softball team completed a remarkable championship run this weekend, capturing the USSSA World Series Championship in dominant fashion while finishing the tournament undefeated against some of the Southeast’s top competition. The All-Stars put together an… For complete coverage, see the July 15th…
Read MoreGrant Awarded for Sardis City Park Improvement
Article by Steve Corlew Sardis was recently awarded a grant to install new playground equipment at the town park as they work to continue making improvements for recreational opportunities. The grant was just one of the items on the monthly meeting agenda Monday, July 6th. The board of aldermen also approved… For complete coverage, see…
Read MoreObituaries July 15, 2026
Amelia Rose Brown Linda Lou Camper, 88 Clara Mae Covington, 91 Agnes Virginia Duke Dabbs, 83 Dora “Olene” Frazier, 98 William Floyd Page, 72 Mike Russell For complete obituaries, see the July 15th edition of the Lexington Progress. Subscribe Today!
Read MoreAmerica 250 Celebration Filled with Music, Fireworks and Fun
Article by Steve Corlew Henderson countians celebrated America’s Semiquincentennial birthday with fireworks and parties across the county. At Pine Lake the annual resident’s boat parade was held. The Festival of the Lakes Boat Parade showed entries decked out… For complete coverage, see the July 8th edition of the Lexington Progress. Subscribe Today!
Read MoreDead Period Ends, Henderson County Teams Return to Action
Article by Jordan Morris After a two-week pause mandated by the Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association (TSSAA), the summer dead period has officially come to an end, and student-athletes across Henderson County are back on the field, court, and in the weight room preparing… For complete coverage, see the July 8th edition of the Lexington…
Read MoreCounty Commission Approves Budgets, Will Meet July 14th
Article by Steve Corlew The Henderson County Commission will have to wait until July 14th to approve the property tax rates for the 2026-27 budgets, but they did approve the budget with no increase in property tax revenue. What that means is the county will adjust its property tax, taking the recommended Certified… For complete…
Read MoreObituaries July 8, 2026
Terry Lynn Beecham, 68 Peggy Lee Dickson, 76 Catherine “Kaye” Hatch, 77 Ricky Hatcher, 72 Joe Larry Richie, 86 Jackie Lee Eads Sego, 74 For complete obituaries, see the July 8th edition of the Lexington Progress. Subscribe Today!
Read MoreLexington Aldermen to Discuss Budget, Charter and More June 13th
Article by Steve Corlew Now with a new Certified Tax Rate has been issued for Lexington, aldermen will have a clearer picture of what it will take to fund the city’s budget when they meet July 13th, at the Lexington Utilities Operation Facility, 180 Maple Street. The meeting is set for 6:00 p.m. and will…
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