July 12, 2026
Lexington News
Douglass School Project Awarded Freedom’s Frontier National Heritage Area Grant
Higginsville, Missouri— Douglass School Project has been awarded a $10,000 grant from Freedom’s Frontier National Heritage Area (FFNHA) to support Phase 3 of the rehabilitation of this historic building.
DNR: wastewater plant project has no environmental impacts
News Editor The Missouri Department of Natural Resources has declared no significant environmental impacts regarding major proposed upgrades at the city of Lexington’s wastewater treatment plant.
Merchants group launches effort to promote Lexington
A renewed spirit of collaboration is taking shape in Historic Lexington with the formation of the Lexington, Missouri Merchants Association, a group dedicated to supporting local businesses and promoting Lexington as a destination for visitors and residents alike.
Yard of the Month winners
The Lexington Garden Club has chosen as Yard of the Month for July the home of Steve and Cheryl Turner, 210 Franklin Ave.
Who stepped on my Blue Suede Shoes?
(This series is with compliments from Paul Wolfgeher.)
Car Show to kick off Lexington Community Fair on Aug. 15
The Cannon Ball Car Show — always one of the more popular events during the Lexington Community Fair — will kick off the 2026 edition of the fair on Saturday, Aug. 15 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. on Main Street. The show is hosted by the Lexington Area Chamber of Commerce.
Missouri State High School Boys Golf wrap up
Following is a wrap up of the Missouri Boys State High School Golf Tournament in Classes 1 through 5, listing the top 4 teams, and top 5 individual golfers in each Class.