August 26, 2026
Lexington News
Letter to the Editor
I’m Alistair Lamb’s grandmother who attended the park dedication held on Saturday.
Resilience and a playground
A small crowd gathered on the playground under heavy storm clouds on Saturday morning to witness the dedication of the newly reimagined College Park in honor of Alistair Lamb, the five year old boy who tragically died in last year’s gas line explosion.
Lafayette County Cares Coalition Hosts 2nd Annual Stomp the Stigma 5K Connect
The Lafayette County Cares Coalition proudly hosted the 2nd Annual Stomp the Stigma 5K Connect on Saturday, May 30th, bringing together community members, local organizations, advocates, and supporters in a united effort to raise awareness about mental health and substance use conditions and suicide prevention, while promoting hope, connection, and wellness.
Margaret Gray Center Focuses On Seniors’ Health
Staying healthy is always on the agenda at The Margaret Gray Center, Lexington’s senior center. Motion is lotion and helps everyone stay limber—and that includes physical bodies, vibrant personalities, and the all-important “gray matter,” our brains. The Margaret Gray Center, a Care Connection affiliate, offers activities to nurture all three, and all area seniors are welcomed.
Minnie Mae Day celebrates courage
June 13, 2026 marked the first annual Minnie Mae Day celebration in Lexington. Many events and people came together on this day to celebrate and honor Minnie Mae Talbott, a hidden treasure of Lexington, starting in the morning with a play and ending in the evening with a country music concert called “Voices of Courage.”
Letter describes Lexington before battle
Some of the most edifying and illuminating letters from the Civil War years were not written by the celebrated generals and great civil leaders but by those who were not necessarily involved in the main currents of activity.
Jack Remembers
When I was in school the guys thought for some reason the girls in the adjoining towns were better than our hometown Oak Grove girls. Since I was having a hard time getting an Oak Grove girl to go out with me I somehow managed to get a date with one of the most beautiful girls in Blue Springs High School.
Booster Club golf tournament is a big success
The Lexington All Sports Booster Club hosted their annual fundraising Golf Tournament on June 6 at Shirkey Golf Course in Richmond, and again this year, the tournament raised a large amount of money to support the Sports programs in the Lexington School District.
Pleasant Hill girls win Class 2 State Soccer title
The Pleasant Hill Chicks, of the MRVC West Conference, put it all together, and won the Class 2 State Soccer Title for the 2026 season.