October 16, 2026
Lexington News
Planning survey seeks input
The Lafayette County Planning & Economic Development Office has created a new webpage with information about the Land Development Code update process, planning priorities, and opportunities for community feedback.
A crew from KSHB 41 was in Lexington recently to do a story on the Lafayette County Military Honor Walk project
A crew from KSHB 41 was in Lexington recently to do a story on the Lafayette County Military Honor Walk project
Scholarships awarded
The Lexington Lions Club awarded scholarships to 2026 Lexington High School graduates Trey Perez and Keaton Patten.
Nap-Well Homemakers Club meets
On May 19th, Nap-Well Homemakers Club met at the CCC in Wellington, with twelve members and one guest present.
Locals named to dean’s list at Missouri State University
Each semester, students at Missouri State University who attain academic excellence are named to the dean’s list.
Letter to the Editor
Missouri lawmakers missed a critical opportunity to support our aging population with the newly passed state budget. By slashing funding for Area Agencies on Aging (AAA), the state has reduced support for older Missourians — the very generation that built our communities, schools, farms, and economy.
Lexington’s first mayor rose from penniless orphan to judge
The story of Lexington’s first mayor, Judge Eldridge Burden, is an example of a man rising to prominence on the strength of his own merits and determination.
Aull About Sports
Farewell to a Very Good Coach and a Great Athlete By Joe Aull
Three Lexington players receive All Conference recognition
Three Lexington Minutemen Baseball players received MRVC East All Conference recognition, as junior, Alex Kraft was named to the All Conference second team, while seniors, Trey Perez and Hunter Meyer both received Honorable Mention recognition.