Obituaries September 11, 2024
Emmitt Noel Blankenship, Sr., 88 Belinda E. Melvin (Green), 64 James Coleman Holland, 82 Kyle Devert Maroney, 32 Ronny Meals, 73 Melanie Beth Stone, 48 Joel R. Usery, 69 Barney Watson. 76 Jennifer Renee Waugh Williams, 48 Naomi Carey Wyatt For complete obituaries, see the September 11th edition of The Lexington Progress. Subscribe Today!
Read MoreLexington’s Head Start Moves Closer to New Home
fter many years of planning and hoping, the Montgomery Head Start Program in Lexington is now a step closer to having a new home. In their hard hats, and with their shovels, students helped turn the first dirt at the site of a new state-of-the-art Head Start… For complete coverage, see the September 4th edition…
Read MoreLHS Volleyball Continue Solid Play
Article by Jordan Morris The Lady Tigers volleyball team had a great second week. The Lady Tigers finished with a record of 8-2 overall and 4-0 in district games. The Lady faced South Side, McNairy, and Scotts Hill last week, winning all three games. The Lady Tigers faced off with the South Side last… For…
Read MorePurple Balloons Signify Lives Lost to Overdose
Article by Steve Corlew As people were enjoying Labor Day weekend at the lakes, some swimming, or boating, others playing flag football or on the playground equipment, a small group of survivors, family members and officials met under a pavilion to mark International Overdose… For complete coverage, see the September 4th edition of The Lexington…
Read MoreHenderson County North Football
Article by Jordan Morris The Henderson County North Tigers secured a thrilling victory over the Lexington Middle School Minutemen in a captivating middle school football game Thursday night. The Tigers set the tone early, with Redding Wilson and Avery Holmes spearheading a strong offensive drive behind a solid offensive line. Their efforts… For complete coverage,…
Read MoreBox Murder Trial Ends With Guilty Verdict
Article by Steve Corlew A Henderson County jury found Gabriel Seth Box, 23, guilty of a 2021 homicide after a four day trial this past week. On Friday, August 30th, Box was found guilty of premeditated first degree murder, theft of property (firearm under $2,500), and two counts of tampering with evidence in the death…
Read MoreLions Defeated by Humboldt
Article by Jordan Morris The Scotts Hill Lions football program faced off with the Humboldt Vikings Friday, August 30th. Scotts Hill did their best to put up a fight, but ultimately, they came up short. The Lions were defeated by the Vikings by 14 points, with a final score of 19-33. The Lions will take…
Read MoreObituaries September 4, 2024
James “Gordon” Duck, 77 Thelma Duke Holmes, 84 Cristy LeeAnn Holland Pettay, 50 Virginia Irene Carey McGill, 89 Patsy Ruth Hale Prien, 86 Virginia Louise Tate, 93 For complete obituaries, see the September 4th edition of The Lexington Progress. Subscribe Today!
Read MoreBig Red Football is Back with a Big Win
Article by Jordan Morris The Lexington Tigers football program took on their in-county rival Scotts Hill Lions this past Friday, August 23rd. Both teams take this rivalry very seriously and want to make sure that they come out on top. Lexington is in division 4A, and Scotts Hill is in division 3A. The Tigers had…
Read MoreSchool Systems Team Up to Fight Chronic Absenteeism
Article by Steve Corlew The Lexington City School and Henderson County School systems are teaming up to battle chronic absenteeism in school. Ever since the Covid-19 pandemic in 2019 school systems have seen a higher rate of students missing classes. The problem has also been battled by employers who are… For complete coverage, see the…
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