County Working to Address HVAC Issues at County Jail
Article by Steve Corlew Maintenance crews worked overnight on Wednesday, August 12th, to repair the air conditioning at the Henderson County Criminal Justice Center after an issued caused a malfunction in the system’s control board. As outside temperatures were near 100 degrees due to the heat wave, by Thursday morning, the temperature inside the woman’s…
Read MoreVolleyball Season Set to Begin for Lexington and Scotts Hill
Article by Jordan Morris High school volleyball is ready to return in Henderson County as both the Lexington Lady Tigers and Scotts Hill Lady Lions prepare to open their 2026 seasons against Hardin County. Lexington will be the first to take the court, opening its season… For complete coverage, see the August 12th edition of…
Read MoreCommunity Time Capsule Planned
Article by Steve Corlew The Lexington Lions club will bury a Community Time Capsule at the Henderson County courtyard on Labor Day and are requesting contributions from you! The Lexington Progress will have a special keepsake edition which will be buried along with items collected by the club. If you would like to submit a…
Read MoreSouth Henderson County Lions Improve to 2-0 With Shutout
Article by Jordan Morris The South Henderson County Lions continued their strong start to the 2026 season Thursday night, improving to 2-0 with a 12-0 victory over Adamsville Junior High. While the Lions remained unbeaten, head coach Nathan Reeves said the outcome represented more than just another mark in the win column. “The scoreboard tells…
Read MoreOverturned RV Results in Interstate 40 Fatality
Article by Steve Corlew Nine people were injured, including one fatality, when a motorhome left the roadway and overturned on Interstate 40, Thursday, August 6th, according to authorities. The accident resulted in a response by multiple agencies including those from… For complete coverage, see the August 12th edition of the Lexington Progress. Subscribe Today!
Read MoreHenderson County Football Teams Continue Early-Season Action
Article by Jordan Morris Football is officially back across Henderson County, and the county’s middle school programs are already busy with early-season action. The Lexington Middle School Minutemen picked up a strong victory over Crockett County, coming away with a 32-14 win. Lexington Middle put together a… For complete coverage, see the August 12th edition…
Read MoreHenderson County Man Faces Multiple Charges in Deputy Injury Incident
Article by Steve Corlew A 43-year-old Henderson County man faces multiple charges and is being held without bond following an incident that injured two Henderson County Sheriff’s deputies on Thursday, August 6th. Gordon Nick White, 43, is being held without bond on charges of three counts of… For complete coverage, see the August 12th edition…
Read MoreBig Week Kicks Off Football Season for Lexington and Scotts Hill
Article by Jordan Morris The wait is nearly over for high school football in Henderson County. After months of offseason workouts, summer practices, 7-on-7 competitions and preseason preparation, both the… For complete coverage, see the August 12th edition of the Lexington Progress. Subscribe Today!
Read MoreDuke Retires as County’s Longest Serving Sheriff
Article by Steve Corlew Come September 1st, Sheriff Brian Duke will be stepping away from the office after 20 years of service to the county, making Duke the longest serving sheriff in the county’s history. While he will be stepping down as sheriff, he plans on… For complete coverage, see the August 12th edition of…
Read MoreObituaries August 12, 2026
Susan Gail Blackstock, 63 Gary Robert Creasy, 78 Chris Raymond Donofrio, 68 Gary Lynn Pendergrass, 78 Patsy Jane Thetford, 88 For complete obituaries, see the August 12th edition of the Lexington Progress. Subscribe Today!
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