July 12, 2026
Lexington News
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.
Capitol Report
The Members of the Missouri Legislature were asked to vote on a House Joint Resolution (HJR) 173 & 174 that could eliminate state income tax and replace the current revenue source with a new sales and use tax.
Trey Perez
Trey Perez (right) and Hunter Meyer (left, photo by Jayme Perez) shared the pitching and catching duties in Lexington’s final two home games, as Perez pitched and Meyer caught against Plattsburg, while Meyer pitched and Perez caught against Crest Ridge.
Jack Remembers
Back when I was a kid, we had two barbershops in Oak Grove. One was located in an old wood frame building between the bank and the Oddfellows building. The bank bought the building, tore it down and expanded to the south.
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.
Work in progress
Local artist Mike Elder was working hard recently doing prep work on the community mural located at 13 Highway and Roncelli Road. The mural, which welcomes visitors to Lexington, features different designs (inside each letter) submitted by various community groups and organizations. The project is expected to be completed by June.
Spectrum announces expansion of fiber broadband network
Spectrum, the #1 rural internet provider in the nation, recently announced the expansion of its fiber broadband network to bring Spectrum Internet, Mobile, TV and Voice services to more than 2,000 additional homes and businesses in previously unserved or underserved areas of Lafayette County, including locations near Bates City, Lexington, Odessa, Wellington, Napoleon, Hile, Myrick, Greenton and Lake Lafayette.