July 12, 2026
Lexington News
Stepping outside the Comfort Zone
In 2025, 61% of youth in Missouri, ages 6-17, played on a sports team or took part in lessons, according to the Aspen Institute State of Play 2025 Report. With so many kids in sports, the question arises: What do sports mean to kids? How can sports have a positive effect on their lives? As track & field season is in full swing at Lexington High School, senior Justice McComas is one athlete who can answer that question firsthand.
Minutemen fall to Knob Noster
The Lexington Minutemen Baseball Team had a rough day as they fell 16 to 3 to Knob Noster in an MRVC road game last Thursday.
Minutemen golfers place first in quad meet
In one of their better overall performances in recent years, the Lexington Minutemen Golf Team took first place honors in a four team match last Thursday at Higginsville Country Club. Lexington was first with a 4 person team score of 183, with Holden second at 210, Knob Noster third at 220 and Higginsville fourth at 248. The Minutemen also had the top two individual performances for the 9 hole match, as Caden Murdock carded a 40, with Luke Miller coming in at 43. Wyatt Potter and Austin Dye each shot a 50, with Jace Taylor coming in at 62.
John Brown, Part 2: From Harpers Ferry to the Hangman’s Noose
In the late 1850’s the telegraph was brand-new. News and events of the day could now be transcribed in a central location and then shared throughout the newspaper world. John Brown knew that and with every killing, ambush or battle his exploits were known by supporters and enemies.
R-5 School District News & Views
A Season of Celebration and Achievement at LHS Lexington High School has been buzzing with excitement this spring, as students and staff recently wrapped up a highly successful Academic Week, held March 2–6.
R-5 School District News & Views
Lexington Early Childhood Center: Spring is Here We are excited about the warmer weather, the wind, and an opportunity to spend more time outside. At Lexington Early Childhood we celebrated Week of the Young Child last week.
Jack Remembers
Several years ago, my cousin, Mary Turner, gave a presentation at the Oak Grove Historical Society about “feed sack dresses.” She was an expert on the subject and also collected feed and flour sacks. Apparently, it took three feed sacks to make an adult woman’s dress. Flour sacks were white, made of a softer cotton material, and were used for undergarments and pillow cases.
Patrol seeks applicants
The Missouri State Highway Patrol is now accepting applications for the 128th Accelerated Recruit Class — a fast-track opportunity for experienced law enforcement professionals ready to take the next step.
