July 12, 2026
Lexington News
Lafayette County Health Department earns full accreditation through 2030
The Lafayette County Health Department Board of Trustees is pleased to announce that the Lafayette County Health Department (LCHD) has earned full accreditation through March 30, 2030, from the Missouri Institute for Community Health (MICH). This achievement reflects the department’s ongoing commitment to delivering high-quality public health services and advancing the health and well-being of the community it serves.
Hospital Board President shares ‘other side’ of story
News Editor The Lexington City Council last Tuesday night approved terminating the one-year contract with Lafayette Regional Health Center for ambulance services, a step that Hospital Board President Jim Kenney thinks could have been avoided.
Officers installed
Alpha Epsilon Beta chapter met May 11 at the home of Jennifer Jellum. Officers were installed. Pictured left to right are Cherie Mason, Jennifer Jellum, Michelle McKown, Devon Smith, Becky Gore, and Amber Opfer.
New equipment
Lexington Fire and Rescue recently received grant funding from Hero Fund USA for critical safety equipment. The department received two ice water rescue suits and a thermal imaging camera for use in fire responses.
Smith named to President’s List at SNHU
Tyler Smith of Lexington has been named to the Spring 2026 President’s List at Southern New Hampshire University. The spring terms run from January to May.
HCC Network receives Recovery Friendly Workplace Designation
HCC is proud to announce that we have officially received our Recovery Friendly Workplace Designation through Missouri’s Recovery Friendly Workplace initiative. This designation reflects our ongoing commitment to supporting individuals in recovery and creating opportunities for second chances within our workforce and community.