October 16, 2026
Lexington News
Minutemen scrimmage with two teams in Carrollton Jamboree
The Lexington Minutemen Football Team had a chance to assess how they had progressed so far, as they scrimmaged against both the Carrollton Trojans, and the Penney (Hamilton) Hornets, in a pre season Jamboree that was played in Carrollton last Friday evening.
Cross Country teams to open season with night run
The Lexington Boys and Girls Cross Country teams are scheduled to open the 2026 season with the annual 2 Mile Glow Run that will be held during the evening hours on the streets of Grain Valley on Tuesday, September 1. The annual Battle of Lexington Invitational Meet will be held on Saturday, October 10, on the Lexington High School course.
Steamboat Saluda: The bell tolls for Savannah
(This series is sponsored by your friend Paul Wolfgeher, thank him!) ——— Steamboat travel was essential in the United States for our country’s development.
MU Extension to host free global speaker series for International Year of the Woman Farmer
In recognition of the International Year of the Woman Farmer, University of Missouri Extension’s Pearls of Production program is hosting a free global speaker series… Login to continue reading Login…
Mayor: city continues to strive to ensure digging done safely
News Editor In the wake of a series of recent gas line strikes by subcontractors installing fiber optic lines, Lexington Mayor Tom Hughes during last week’s City Council meeting vowed the city will “continue to fight” to ensure that safe digging practices are followed in the city.
Lexington Community Fair Car Show
The always popular Car Show kicked off the 2026 edition of the Lexington Community Fair on Saturday.
Cannonball Car Show a blast
Around 100 classic and modern cars, trucks and motorcycles lined Main Street for several blocks in each direction in front of the courthouse on Saturday for the 2026 Cannonball Car Show, as parents, children, old and young strolled, looked, and chatted.
Commission appoints Umhoefer as Interim County Auditor
On Aug. 10, the Lafayette County Commission met and appointed Jaimie Umhoefer as Interim County Auditor.
SWCD accepting signups for cost-share cover crop program
The Lafayette County Soil and Water Conservation District is currently accepting signups for the state cost-share cover crop program.