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Obituaries August 21, 2024

Howard Davis Adcock, 70 Jessie Allen Brown, 67 Margaret Knapp, 77 Evan Jackson Scott, 17 Thomas L. Silvers, 86 Dennis Lee “Polar Bear” Todd, 69 Harold “Warren” Williams, 75 For complete obituaries, see the August 21st edition of The Lexington Progress. Subscribe Today!

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Schools Show Academic Improvements Between 2023 and 2024 School Years

Article by Steve Corlew Henderson County schools showed a marked improvement with system wide effectiveness level schools, director of schools Danny Beecham reported to the school board on Thursday, August 8th. The board also recognized the newly tenure teachers, and honored… For complete coverage, see the August 14th edition of The Lexington Progress. Subscribe Today!

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High School Football Kicks-Off with Friday Jamboree

Article by Jordan Morris It is officially the week that high school football fans were waiting on. Both the Lexington Tigers and Scotts Hill Lions will kick-off the footbal season this Friday at 7:00 p.m. with their Jamborees. The Lexington Tigers had their Meet the Tigers event… For complete coverage, see the August 14th edition…

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Running with Heart, Local Competes in Transplant Games

Article by Steve Corlew If you are thinking a heart transplant is something that might slow you down, think again. One Henderson Countian is running with heart, an actual new heart. This month she is helping celebrate National Minority Donor Awareness Month. Not only does Jennifer… For complete coverage, see the August 14th edition of…

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Lexington Middle Dominates Huntingdon in First Game of the Season

Article by Jordan Morris The Lexington Minutemen traveled to Huntingdon for their first game. The Minutemen defeated Huntingdon 34–14. Lexington had 36 passing yards and 243 receiving yards. The first TD was scored by… For complete coverage, see the August 14th edition of The Lexington Progress. Subscribe Today!

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City Planning Commission Postpones Zoning Changes

Article by Steve Corlew The Lexington City Planning Commission postponed approval of an updated city zoning ordinance until wording can be changed. The updates to the ordinance would help bring the city in compliance with the American… For complete coverage, see the August 14th edition of The Lexington Progress. Subscribe Today!

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Obituaries August 14, 2024

Jimmy Thad Anderson, 67 Jeff Bowman, 60 Mitchie Ferland Johnson, 68 Deborah J. Maness, 64 Terry Miller, 62 Peggy E. “Kirk” Mitchell, 78 Derrick Lee Posey, 63 Kathy Maness Thomas, 59 Robbie Janette Washburn, 81 For complete obituaries, see the August 14th edition of The Lexington Progress. Subscribe Today!

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Stephen’s Ministry Provides Help and Hope Through Counseling

Article by Steve Corlew Stephen’s Ministry combines faith and behavior therapy to help battle mental health issues, suicide, and drug abuse as they teach people how to cope with life and give them hope. Patrick Lenney, executive director of Stephen’s Ministry, spoke to the Lexington Rotary club recently about how the combination of a faith-based…

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Henderson County Football Teams Scrimmage Last Week

Article by Jordan Morris The Henderson County high school football teams are still hard at work getting ready for the upcoming football season. The Scotts Hill Lions and Lexington Tigers each had scrimmages last week along with school starting. The Lexington Tigers traveled… For complete coverage, see the August 7th edition of The Lexington Progress.…

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Scotts Hill Approves Liquor, Beer Ordinance Change

Article by Steve Corlew The Scotts Hill City Board narrowly approved the second reading of ordinances governing beer and liquor sales, Monday night, August 5th. Aldermen voted 4-3 to approve the ordinance that amends Title 6 in the Municipal… For complete coverage, see the August 7th edition of The Lexington Progress. Subscribe Today!

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