August 25, 2026
Lexington News
Celebrate Agriculture during Thank a Farmer Week
Our changing economy illustrates how agriculture impacts our lives now more than ever. Farmers and ranchers provide the food, feed, fuel and fiber that serves consumers in Missouri and around the globe. Thanks to Missouri farmers, consumers have can also find locally sourced food and goods. Consumers around the world enjoy what our farmers and ranchers produce.
Retired educators to meet March 12
Lafayette County Retired School Personnel (LCRSP) will meet Thursday, March 12 at 2:30 P.M. at the FCS Financial office, 4100 MO-13 Highway, Higginsville.
County Democrats to meet Sunday
The Lafayette County Democrats will convene on Sunday, March 8th at 4 PM at the Fairground Community Building, located at 801 West 29th Street, Higginsville.
Candidates file for Primary
A number of candidates for elected county positions filed for the August Primary last week.
AARP chapter to meet March 10
Wellington AARP Chapter #997 will have their monthly pot luck dinner, program and meeting on Tuesday, March 10 starting at 6:30 p.m. at the Community Christian Center, 710 W. Highway 224 in Wellington.
R-5 School District News & Views
Lexington R-5 School District Celebrates Students and Athletes Nearly any night of the week you can attend a Lexington sporting event to support an athlete. And if you don’t have a child or grandchild at Lexington middle school or high school, you are invited to attend anyway.
Remember When: A happy Valentine’s Day at The LEX
On Saturday evening, Feb. 14, we walked into The LEX’s elegant foyer and up the steps into the large room set with pink satin tablecloths on round tables.
Change of venue in armed robbery case
A criminal case involving the armed robbery of a Lexington pharmacy will be tried in Saline County following a courtapproved change of venue.
Post clock to stand as sentinel at Main St. Park
News Editor The Lexington Rotary Club has always looked to do special things for the community to mark its milestone years, and the club is planning something no less special this year to celebrate its 100th anniversary.
End of an era
News Editor When Gordon and Kathy Pierce decided to retire as long-time owners of Community Lumber & Ace Hardware in Lexington, there were definitely some mixed emotions involved.