Higginsville Advance News

Senior Living Hospitality: Creating Retirement Communities That Feel Like Home

Higginsville, MO, June 22 nd , 2026 – While a retirement community brings together various aspects of healthcare services, housing, safety, and affordability, today’s communities are increasingly borrowing ideas from the hospitality industry, too. This philosophical shift within the senior living industry doesn’t just aim to improve residents’ daily life, satisfaction, and emotional wellbeing; it is changing the way many people think about the concept of aging. Instead of “institutional” environments focused only on medical care, more and more retirement communities are highlighting their hospitality features like personalized service, a welcoming campus design, social engagement opportunities, an array of dining experiences, and lifestyle enrichment programs for residents. The result is a more resident-centered culture that supports not only physical health, but also happiness, dignity, and quality of life.

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Lexington Man Pleads Guilty to Sodomy, Sexual Exploitation of a Child and Possession of Child Pornography

LEXINGTON, MO – Lafayette County Prosecuting Attorney Kristen Hillbrener announces that Jose Zuniga, 44, of Lexington, Missouri pled guilty on June 1, 2026, to four counts of the unclassified felony of Statutory Sodomy, four counts of the class A felony of Sexual Exploitation of a Child and one count of the class B felony of Possession of Child Pornography. Per the plea agreement, the defendant was sentenced to a total of 50 years in the Department of Corrections, with him being statutorily required to serve at least eighty-five percent of sentence prior to being eligible for parole.

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Margaret Gray Center Focuses On Seniors’ Health

Staying healthy is always on the agenda at The Margaret Gray Center, Lexington’s senior center. Motion is lotion and helps everyone stay limber—and that includes physical bodies, vibrant personalities, and the all-important “gray matter,” our brains. The Margaret Gray Center, a Care Connection affiliate, offers activities to nurture all three, and all area seniors are welcomed.

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Summertime Hydration Strategies

Summer is a season to spend outdoors soaking up some sun. But all that time outdoors can pose some health risks if people are not careful. The dangers of overexposure to the sun are well-documented. Sunburn is one such threat that can not only lead to discomfort, but also increase a person’s risk for skin cancer. But sunburn is easily prevented with the use of sunscreen, and that’s not the only summertime threat that’s easily avoided.

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Shining Light On Sunscreen Use

The sun is vital for life on Earth. But the sun also poses a threat to human beings, particularly when they don’t prioritize sun protection. Ultraviolet rays of the sun can cause damage to the skin, eyes and more, leading to premature aging, sunburn and even cancer.

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