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PHOTO BY STEVE CORLEW/Lexington Progress Article by Steve Corlew Dave’s Way, a book by Wendy’s founder Dave Thomas, influenced and guided Dennis Sumler in his successful venture into the fast-food industry. Now 30 years after reading the book, Sumler and his family are celebrating a milestone in the local franchise’s history. On Tuesday, August 18th, Dennis Sumler was honored at an anniversary reception at the store which started his journey.

PHOTO SUBMITTED/Lexington Progress Article by Steve Corlew A Henderson County man was apprehended by the U.S. Marshal Service in Crockett County on August 11th, on warrants for sexually assaulting a minor. The Two Rivers Violent Fugitive Task Force was asked… For complete coverage, see the August 19th edition of the Lexington Progress. Subscribe Today!

PHOTO SUBMITTED/Lexington Progress Article by Jordan Morris The Henderson County South Middle School Lions continued their impressive start to the 2026 season on August 11, defeating the Michie Blue Devils 36-22 to improve to 3-0 on the year. The victory marked another strong performance for the Lions, who have established themselves as one of… For complete coverage, see the August 19th edition of the Lexington Progress. Subscribe Today! Posted in Breaking News, Sports

PHOTO SUBMITTED/Lexington Progress Article by Steve Corlew With temperatures reaching 100 degrees over the past week, maintenance crews have been busy trying to keep the Henderson County Criminal Justice center cool. The 16-year-old complex has multiple units and the age of those systems along with the hotter than normal summer temperatures are keeping the county’s maintenance crews busy. Those crews worked… For complete coverage, see the August 19th edition of the Lexington Progress.

PHOTO BY NOAH SMITH/Lexington Progress Article by Jordan Morris The Lexington Tigers took another step toward the start of the 2026 football season last Friday as they traveled to Huntingdon to participate in the annual jamboree. It was a busy week for the Tigers, who also hosted their annual Meet the Tigers event on Monday. The gathering gave players, coaches, cheerleaders, and fans an opportunity to come together and… For complete coverage, see the August 19th edition of the Lexington Progress.

PHOTO BY DAN EASON/Lexington Progress Article by Jordan Morris The Scotts Hill Lions welcomed Hardin County to town last Friday night for their final preseason tune-up before the start of the 2026 football season. The Lions kicked off an exciting week by hosting their annual Meet the Lions event on Thursday. The evening allowed fans to meet the players, coaches, cheerleaders, and other fall sports participants while… For complete coverage, see the August 19th edition of the Lexington Progress.

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PHOTO SUBMITTED/Lexington Progress 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.

PHOTO SUBMITTED/Lexington Progress 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 of the Lexington Progress. Subscribe Today! Posted in Breaking News, News