April 1, 2026
Lexington News News
Negro League Baseball Museum: Kansas City’s gem
Spring training has started, so what better way to celebrate than to take a trip to Kansas City’s Negro League Baseball Museum.
Chief speaks
A number of local merchants attended the Lexington Area Chamber of Commerce’s Quarterly Luncheon on March 2 to hear Police Chief Josh Coen’s presentation on how our local police department can help assist with safety concerns. Be watching for the next program presented by the Chamber of Commerce. It’s one of the many member benefits to help build a strong business community.
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.
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.
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.
War: Where integrity and brutality collide
(Continued from the Feb. 18 issue.)
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.
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.
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.