August 25, 2026
Lexington News
Shoe collection under way
Lexington Rotary Club is sponsoring its 25th annual collection of Shoes for Orphan Souls. Shoes collected this year have been earmarked to be sent to Africa and Central America for young children there.
Foundation lists calendar of events
Mayview Mo Foundation’s calendar of events for this year has been announced.
Mural project gearing up
The Lexington Community Betterment Association is beginning a project to enhance the entrance to Lexington that many people take when entering from 24 Highway and South Business Highway 13.
Hall of Fame ceremony set Saturday
The Lexington Hall of Fame for Career Achievement invites the public to attend its 8th annual Ceremony on Saturday, March 7 at 2 p.m. at the Arnold Viebrock Activity Center at Lexington High School.
City officials seeking aid for replacement of fire hydrants
News Editor During last week’s Lexington City Council meeting, Mayor Tom Hughes said officials are seeking federal funding to replace a number of fire hydrants around the city.
Coen new Baby Grace director
Helping those in need can be a rewarding experience for volunteers who serve. That is the case for Lexington resident Jennifer Coen, who has been helping others for several years. In that effort, Coen has recently been named director of Lexington’s Baby Grace program.
DAR Chapter gets ‘Radd’
The Lafayette Lexington DAR Chapter held its monthly meeting at the Trinity United Church of Christ in Lexington on February 18.
LRHC Auxiliary awards nursing scholarships
The Lafayette Regional Health Center Auxiliary is pleased to announce that they are awarding $1,000 scholarships to the following Lex-La-Ray LPN students for the 2025-26 school year: Carissa Conger, Diana Giron and Hailey Meador.
War: Where integrity and brutality collide
(Continued from the Feb. 18 issue.)