Lexington News

Shoe collection under way
Lexington Rotary Club is sponsoring its 25th annual collection of Shoes for Orphan Souls. Shoes collected this year have been earmarked to be sent to Africa and Central America for young children there.

Homfeld Scholarship available
Applications are now being accepted for the 2026 Darrick K. Homfeld Memorial Scholarship. This is the 28th year this scholarship has been available to assist students pursuing technical studies.


Cut to the Chase
At a time when largescale infrastructure projects and renewable energy development continue to reshape Missouri’s rural landscape, state policy must reflect fairness, transparency, and respect for landowners. This is why Missouri Farm Bureau is advocating for the adoption of the Landowners Fairness Act. The bill sets statewide standards – across all condemning authorities – for how landowners should be treated before, during and after the condemnation process.
Something’s Coming — Joyful and Positive!
Can you remember the feelings you get when the Christmas lights come on downtown for the season? Do you remember what it feels like to drive through town and be awash in the warmth of the seasonal color, the vibrancy, the nostalgia, the pure joy?
High school basketball state playoff scoreboard
CLASS 1 GIRLS Quarterfinals Delta 60 Walnut Grove 41; Rock Port 43 Gilman City 31; St Elizabeth 58 Hume 28; Cairo 58 North Shelby 45.
Judge denies county’s motion to intervene in classification suit
A judge hearing the Saline County Assessor’s lawsuit against the Saline County Commission ruled last week against Lafayette County’s request to intervene, a published report stated.
SEC men’s basketball tourney kicks off today
March Madness is finally here, and the Southeastern Conference Men’s Post Season Basketball Tournament will kick off with four games today (Wednesday) at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville.

Lexington to go green for parade
Lexington’s 30th Saint Patrick’s Day Parade will step off at 2 p.m. on Saturday, March 14 in downtown Lexington.
