April 1, 2026
Lexington News
First Impact Event coming to Lexington
First Impact, a program offered by Think-First Missouri, is a traffic safety program that educates parents about Missouri’s Graduated Driver License (GDL) law as well as provides them with the tools they need to monitor, coach and support their new teen driver.
Blast From the Past
A Lexington mother — who spent what must have seemed like a lifetime worrying about her imprisoned 25-year-old soldier son — told the Lexington Advertiser-News the morning of Aug. 14, 1953 she was “thrilled to death” with the news that her son had been released by the Communists in Korea and would be on his way home soon.
MoDOT accepting applications for Youth Transportation Conference
The Missouri Department of Transportation is helping build future leaders by encouraging youth to explore careers at MoDOT. The department invites students across Missouri to apply for the 2026 Youth Transportation Conference (YTC) in Jefferson City. Each year, MoDOT sponsors this event to give students the opportunity to apply STEM concepts learned in school to real-world transportation challenges.
Dr. Rhadans named LRHC Physician of the Year
Lafayette Regional Health Center is proud to recognize Dr. Matt Rhadans as its Physician of the Year.
LRHC receives 2026 Women’s Choice Award
Lafayette Regional Health Center has been recognized as one of America’s Best Hospitals for Emergency Care by the Women’s Choice Award.
We should name our new mouse Mortimer…Walt, let’s talk about it!
Lillian Disney got her way and ,...Mickey Mouse was born.
Luehrman to join Lexington HOF
Spotlight on Lexington Legends
Christmas hams for food pantry
Christmas hams for food pantry
Get to Know Lexington – Debbie McGinnis
NAME: Debbie Guillia McGinnis BIRTHPLACE: St. Joseph’s Hospital in Kansas City because our hospital was still under construction.
Brown announces campaign for Southern County Commissioner
Lafayette County Southern Commissioner Michael Brown last week announced his bid for a second term in the position.