August 26, 2026
Lexington News
Charges filed in Carrollton murder
At the request of the Carrollton Police Department, the Missouri State Highway Patrol’s Division of Drug and Crime Control is investigating a homicide which occurred on Wednesday, April 22.
Next Lafayette County Cancer Coalition meeting is May 7
The next General Membership meeting of the Lafayette County Cancer Coalition will be Thursday, May 7, 2026 beginning at 7 p.m. at Salem United Church of Christ in Higginsville.
Battle of Lexington State Historic Site to hold Park Day event
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Mayor, Council members sworn in
News Editor Newly-elected Lexington City Council members and Mayor Tom Hughes were sworn into office during last Tuesday night’s Council meeting.
Auxiliary scholarship offered
The Lafayette Regional Health Center Auxiliary is offering $1,000 scholarships to eligible students.
Local man recalled D-Day invasion
The Battle of Normandy (codenamed Operation Overlord) was the largest seaborne invasion in history, beginning on June 6, 1944 (D-Day), when over 156,000 Allied troops landed on five beaches in France.
Recognizing National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week
The Lafayette County Emergency Services Board proudly joins communities across the nation in recognizing National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, observed April 12 through April 18. This week honors the dedicated men and women who serve as 911 telecommunicators, commonly known as dispatchers — the first of the first responders in times of emergency, if you will.
River Reader on Indie Bookshop Tour
Missouri’s independent bookshops are vibrant small businesses fostering creativity, literacy and community in their Missouri hometowns.
2026 Agricultural Outlook is Positive for Farmers
The USDA recently released an early outlook suggesting a slightly more positive year for U.S. agriculture in 2026, according to Missouri Ag Connection.
Securing Vintages with Regenerative Farming
The global wine industry is not immune to the effects of climate change and soil degradation. Through a process of regenerative farming, soil health is protected and vintages can be produced with great success.