October 16, 2026
Lexington News
WORKS OF ART
WORKS OF ART — With the recent completion of two murals, other existing murals, and another large one in the planning stages, Lexington is on
Remembering 9/11 25 years later
Twenty-five years have passed since a beautiful September morning was forever changed by an act of terror. Yet for those who lived through September 11, 2001, the memories of that day can still feel remarkably close.
Paranormal event planned Oct. 23 and 24
News Editor Lexington Tourism is looking to build on the success of last year’s first “Explore the Unexplained” paranormal event with a full slate of “out of this world” activities including some new twists.
City considering formation of Port Authority for Lexington
News Editor City of Lexington officials are in the “ground research phase” of looking into the possibility of forming a Port Authority for the city.
Davis ran Union paper in heart of ‘Little Dixie’
As the editor of a Union newspaper in the heart of Missouri’s “Little Dixie,” Henry Kirke Davis was no stranger to controversy. The greatest concentration of secessionist sympathizers in Civil War Missouri was found in the state’s mid-section, a series of counties on both sides of the Missouri River now widely referred to as “Little Dixie.”
The Battle of Stones River gave Abraham Lincoln precious time
(This series is complimentary from your fellow history buff Paul Wolfgeher.)
SWCD wins award
The Missouri Association of Soil and Water Conservation Districts (MASWCD) has awarded the Missouri Conservation Partnership Area 4 Award to the Lafayette County Soil & Water Conservation District.
Scam alert: impersonation and fraud warning
The Lexington Police Department is warning residents of a sophisticated scam currently targeting members of our community.
Police Dept., K9 Sasha receive donation of body armor
The Lexington Police Department and K9 Sasha have received bullet and stab protective vests thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc.
Veteran Resource Fair slated Sept. 12
On Wednesday, Sept. 12, a Veteran Resource & Benefit Fair will be held at the Lexington VFW Post 4052, 3109 Franklin Ave., from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.