August 26, 2026
Lexington News
Group seeks to help city’s feral, stray cats
Operation Snip ’Em is currently working towards raising $5,000 to help Lexington’s feral and stray cat population. Funds raised will help with vet care, vaccinations and spay and neutering operations. They have already taken in over 30 cats and kittens from Lexington who needed immediate attention and vet care.
Lafayette Regional earns award for excellence in rural heart attack care
Lafayette Regional Health Center has received the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines – Coronary Artery Disease Rural Recognition Silver recognition for its commitment to providing rapid, research-based care for people experiencing a specific type of heart attack known as an ST elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI), considered more severe and lifethreatening than other types of heart attacks.
Douglass School Project Awarded Freedom’s Frontier National Heritage Area Grant
Higginsville, Missouri— Douglass School Project has been awarded a $10,000 grant from Freedom’s Frontier National Heritage Area (FFNHA) to support Phase 3 of the rehabilitation of this historic building.
DNR: wastewater plant project has no environmental impacts
News Editor The Missouri Department of Natural Resources has declared no significant environmental impacts regarding major proposed upgrades at the city of Lexington’s wastewater treatment plant.
Merchants group launches effort to promote Lexington
A renewed spirit of collaboration is taking shape in Historic Lexington with the formation of the Lexington, Missouri Merchants Association, a group dedicated to supporting local businesses and promoting Lexington as a destination for visitors and residents alike.
Yard of the Month winners
The Lexington Garden Club has chosen as Yard of the Month for July the home of Steve and Cheryl Turner, 210 Franklin Ave.
Who stepped on my Blue Suede Shoes?
(This series is with compliments from Paul Wolfgeher.)
Car Show to kick off Lexington Community Fair on Aug. 15
The Cannon Ball Car Show — always one of the more popular events during the Lexington Community Fair — will kick off the 2026 edition of the fair on Saturday, Aug. 15 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. on Main Street. The show is hosted by the Lexington Area Chamber of Commerce.