July 12, 2026
Lexington News
Terry wins six events in Missouri State Senior Games
Steve Terry of Lexington, who is both an outstanding Runner and Powerlifter, and a good all around athlete, took first place in 6 events, second in one and third in another, in the Missouri State Senior Games that were held on June 13 at Battle High School in Columbia.
Minutemen football schedule to look different this year
The Lexington High School Football schedule will look a lot different this year, as the Minutemen will face four different non conference opponents, than they have in each of the past two seasons.
Let’s get sane, can we?
Many who read this will not believe that Lexington has laws and regulations governing noise. I know, right? Well, we do. If you live on Main, Franklin, and South streets, between 13th and 24th streets, you are victims of unenforced noise ordinances.
Homemakers celebrate nation’s 250th anniversary
In celebration of our country’s 250th anniversary, Nap-Well Homemakers met on June 16 at the CCC in Wellington, with a patriotic theme. Hostess for the evening was Bonnie Kohlstaedt. There were 14 members and 1 guest present.
Weekly OB/GYN care returns to Higginsville Medical Clinic
Higginsville Medical Clinic is pleased to announce the return of weekly OB/GYN services, expanding access to essential women’s healthcare for patients throughout the region.
County adopts distribution schedule for local use tax revenues
The Lafayette County Commission recently adopted a local use tax ordinance that establishes a tiered distribution schedule (See Figure A) for local use tax revenues that will be distributed to the county, special road districts, and municipalities in Lafayette County.
Odessa man sentenced for possession of child sexual abuse material
William Mort, 32, of Odessa, appeared before Judge Josh Taylor, in the Lafayette County Circuit Court and entered pleas of guilty to six counts of the Class B Felony of Possession of Child Pornography. Lafayette County Prosecutor, Kristen Ellis Hilbrenner, represented the State at the plea and sentencing. By pleading guilty the defendant admitted to possessing moving images or videos of obscene materials involving children under the age of eighteen as participants in sexually explicit conduct.
Mayor: fiber companies going to be here a while
News Editor Digging by fiber optic companies is going to continue in Lexington for the foreseeable future, and Mayor Tom Hughes during last Tuesday night’s City Council meeting urged residents to be patient and use appropriate means for dealing with issues that may arise.
Bee sculpture finds new home in Main Street Park
News Editor Lexington Tourism Adviser Mike Elder’s bee sculpture — which was vandalized and destroyed in May in east Kansas City — has risen from the ashes and is back for public viewing.
MSHAA June board meeting summary
Here are highlights from the Missouri State High School Activities Association (MSHSAA) Board of Directors who met June 14-16 at the MSHSAA office for its regularly scheduled board meeting.