May 19, 2026
Higginsville Advance
JAMMIN’! Baseball Takes on Jamboree in Odessa
Jamboree games were 4 innings each against Plaza Heights Christian of Blue Springs, and against Odessa.
Lafayette County C-1 School Board elections
On April 7th, Lafayette County voters will be going to the polls once again. On the upcoming ballet there will be three candidates for the Laf. Co. C-1 school board. In order to learn more about our candidates, we have asked them to give our readers some information about themselves and their goals for the position. For the next three weeks we will highlight each candidate. We will begin with Mr. Kyle Anderson.
Santa Fe R-X to Host Regional Town Hall on the Future of Rural Public Education and Missouri Legislation
Press Release: The Santa Fe R-X School District invites residents, patrons, and community leaders from Santa Fe, Sweet Springs, Concordia, Higginsville, Wellington-Napoleon, Lexington, and Marshall to a critical informational event regarding the legislative landscape affecting public education, public services and local rural communities in Missouri.
Archery Headed to State
Here is the press release by Truman State: Lucas Burns (OL, 6-3, 250) arrives from Lafayette County C-1 High School in Higginsville, Missouri, where he was a First Team All-State selection in both 2024 and 2025 and earned All-Conference and All-District honors three straight years (2023-2025). Burns helped the Huskers to three consecutive conference and district championships (2022-2024). A four-year varsity letterman in football (2022-2025) and three-year letterman in both basketball and track, Burns is a National Honor Society member and A Honor Roll student. The agriculture business major is also involved in FFA, FBLA, FCCLA, Science Club, Choir, and NHS while volunteering with local youth football and community service projects.
The Lexington News office on Franklin Ave. has officially closed its doors.
The Lexington News, Higginsville Advance and Santa Fe Times — recently purchased by the Lexington Area Chamber of Commerce — are now located in one convenient location at 1016 Main Street (License Office building).
Dr. Brad Briscoe Discusses Four Day School Week and Legislative Concerns
Lafayette County Retired School Personnel (LCRSP) met on Thursday, March 12, 2026, at 2:30 P.M., at the FCS Office in Higginsville, MO. A general meeting was held with Dr. Brad Briscoe, Superintendent of the Wellington-Napoleon School District, as the guest speaker. Reports on Missouri Retired Teachers and Education Employees Association’s (MRTA) first-ever combined Legislative Day and Leadership Summit were also given.
Husker Wrestling
Husker Wrestling Special Plaque Awards Husker Boys Most Valuable Wrestler: Xavier Myers Husker Girls Most Valuable Wrestler: Lorelei Weaver Husker Award Boys: Abe Morris and Thomas Gash Husker Award Girls: Myla Petersen
Corder Board Of Aldermen
Following are the minutes from the City of Corder Board of Aldermen regular Meeting held on
Higginsville’s Own Isabelle Newman Takes Center Stage: Local Scholar-Artist Launches “Crown Your Confidence” Community Events Ahead of State Pageant
Many are familiar with the glittering crown, but few realize the rigorous dedication required to compete at this level. The Miss Missouri’s Teen organization is a premier provider of scholarships and a preliminary to the Miss America’s Teen Pageant.