July 12, 2026
Lexington News
Letter to the Editor
I am writing to share some excellent news regarding the safety and future of our community. On March 12, Lexington was officially designated as a 2026 Missouri Blue Shield Community by the Department of Public Safety.
Lexington firefighters using new app
Firefighters and EMS crews from the Lexington Fire & Rescue Department are using Pulsara, a secure communication app that connects emergency responders directly with hospitals.
Local counties facing reclassification
News Editor Lafayette County Commissioners are beginning preliminary work and getting questions answered from the State Auditor’s office as they prepare to navigate the changes of being reclassified as a third-class county, Southern Commissioner Michael Brown remarked in a recent Facebook post.
Lexington Census data
The Census Bureau just released new population estimates for Lexington in the latest American Community Survey. This data reveals how demographics are shifting locally, in Missouri, and across the country.
Why do doctors wear white coats?
Certain uniforms have become synonymous with particular professions. Men and women who share the word of faith don clerical collars and habits. Police o_cers on patrol typically wear dark blue slacks and shirts with a badge a_xed to the front. Construction workers are o_en recognizable by their hard hats. Perhaps no profession is more widely spotted by the clothing they don than doctors, whose white coats tend set them apart from other health care workers.
Find the right doctor for your condition
e medical eld is comprised of many professionals working in concert to keep patients healthy, which involves treating any conditions that arise. Individuals may be treated by various types of doctors in their lifetime, and each is an expert in his or her eld. According to Medical News Today, most physicians are categorized as primary care or specialty care.
Aull About Sports
In today’s column, I thought that I would summarize the 2005-06 Girls and Boys Wrestling Season at Lexington High School, and then in next week’s paper, we will highlight the Girls and Boys Basketball season.
