October 16, 2026
Lexington News
Highway 13 Butterfly Trail
MU Extension Field Specialist Missouri Highway 13 extends nearly the full length of the state, running from Bethany near the Iowa border to Branson at the Arkansas state line.
Couple’s Civil War letters reveal terrors, trials of war
Henry Clay Fike and Lucy Cimbaline Fike wrote their way through a civil war that tested both their nation and their marriage.
County Dems hear from candidates
The Lafayette County Democratic Central Committee and Club had a large turnout for the April 12 meeting in Higginsville. Candidates for county, house district and state offices introduced themselves and engaged the group in discussions about issues in the upcoming elections.
Donations sought
American Legion Auxiliary is requesting donations to help send students to Girls State. This opportunity allows juniors to participate in mock governments and learn how systems run. We need to raise $1,000 and money can be direct deposited into NASB bank account or contact Jennifer Poulin at 660-232-1526.
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.