Scotts Hill Lions Fall to Perry County, 40-14
Article by Jordan Morris The Scotts Hill Lions suffered their second loss of the young season Friday, Aug. 28, falling 40-14 to Perry County. The loss dropped Scotts Hill to 0-2 following a 16-8 setback against Bruceton in the season opener. Perry County took control early, scoring 12 points in the opening quarter before adding……
Read MoreCounty Officials Take Oath of Office
Article by Steve Corlew Henderson County’s newly elected officials were sworn into office on Thursday, August 27th, before a large crowd at Lexington High School. General Sessions Judge Steve Beal officiated over the ceremony, administering each official’s oath of office. Some were joined by family members who assisted in the ceremony. Henderson County Director of…
Read MoreTigers Hold Off Riverside for 14-8 Victory
Article by Jordan Morris The Lexington Tigers continued their strong start to the 2026 season Friday, Aug. 28, picking up a hard-fought 14-8 victory over Riverside. After cruising to a 49-6 win over Bolivar in the season opener, Lexington faced a much tougher test in Week 2. The Tigers answered the challenge, leaning on their…
Read MoreFirst National Guard Member Buried at State Cemetery
Article by Steve Corlew The Hill family waited nearly four years for a state law to change and the remains of SP5 Gary Wayne Hill to reach their final resting place in the Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery at Parkers Crossroads. That day finally came on Friday, August 28th when SP5 Gary Wayne Hill became the…
Read MoreObituaries September 2, 2026
Jose Antonio “Sixto” Morales Aguirre, 70 Maenell King, 94 For complete obituaries, see the September 2nd edition of the Lexington Progress. Subscribe Today!
Read MoreLady Tigers Pick Up Win in First Week
Article by Jordan Morris The Lexington Lady Tigers volleyball team had a busy week on the court, playing three matches and picking up a victory while battling Hardin County and Dyer County. Lexington opened the week on Aug. 17 against Hardin County. The Lady Tigers took the opening set… For complete coverage, see the August…
Read MoreBoard Takes Up Speed Bumps, Letter
Article by Steve Corlew The issue of speed bumps on Eastern Shores Drives keeps coming back before the Lexington City Board as one resident asked the aldermen why the city has not restored the speed control devices that were removed by “mistake” earlier this year. Meeting on Monday, August 25th, aldermen also discussed a recent……
Read MoreLions Fall in Season Opener Against Hollow-Rock Bruceton
Article by Jordan Morris The Scotts Hill Lions opened the 2026 football season on the road Friday night, falling 16-8 to Hollow Rock-Bruceton Central in a defensive battle. The loss moves Scotts Hill to 0-1 to begin the season. Scotts Hill struck first when its defense recorded a safety with 5:25 remaining in the opening…
Read MoreRep. Martin Gives Legislative Update
Article by Steve Corlew State Representative Brock Martin (R-Huntingdon) discussed roads, schools, rural health care and other issues that touch Henderson County during his visit to the Lexington Rotary Club on Tuesday, August 18th. State lawmakers are not expected to be back in session until after the November election. The Huntingdon chiropractor was elected to…
Read MoreTigers Open Season With Dominant 49-6 Win Over Bolivar
Article by Jordan Morris The Lexington Tigers opened the 2026 football season in impressive fashion, rolling to a 49-6 victory over Bolivar. Lexington wasted little time getting on the scoreboard. Redding Wilson returned the opening kickoff for a touchdown, immediately giving the Tigers momentum and setting the tone for the night. The Lexington offense continued…
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