April 1, 2026
Lexington News Opinion
Letter to the Editor
I am writing to share some excellent news regarding the safety and future of our community. On March 12, Lexington was officially designated as a 2026 Missouri Blue Shield Community by the Department of Public Safety.
Jack Remembers
For many years I was a steel erection contractor, putting both reinforcement bars in concrete and structural steel in commercial buildings.
R-5 School District News & Views
Leslie Bell Elementary Continues a Positive and Purposeful 2025-26 School Year As the 2025-26 school year moves into its fourth quarter, Leslie Bell Elementary is proud to highlight the continued success of our Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) program as well as the dedicated efforts of our Parent-Teacher Organization (PTO).
Sailor, Princess & Ashes
Nancy and I are at an age when holidays arrive, and our daily thoughts turn to memories of years gone by. We were both single parents for a time.
Letter to the Editor
School Vouchers Impact on Rural Schools To the Editor: Across Missouri, public schools are more than classrooms. In many rural communities, they are the heartbeat of the town. They host ballgames, concerts, science fairs, and graduations where generations of families gather.
Lichte rooted in agriculture
The Lexington Hall of Fame for Career Achievement is proud to announce the induction of Michael Lichte.
Been thinking…again
I recently wrote an article about my inner child. I had fun writing it, exploring psychological reasons, and even got philosophical about it. It got me thinking, or rather, reminiscing about events from my childhood.
R-5 School District News & Views
Academic Week to Celebrate Excellence at LHS
Lexington R-5 School District Free and Reduced Price Policy
Lexington R-V School District announced its revised free and reduced price policy for school children unable to pay the full price of meals served in schools under the National School Lunch Program and the School Breakfast Program.