April 1, 2026
Lexington News
Many athletes introduced at Meet the Minutemen
A large crowd was on hand as the annual Spring edition of Meet the Minutemen was held a week ago Tuesday at Lexington High School. A large number of athletes from both Lexington High School and Middle School were introduced, and are participating in numerous Sports this Spring at one of the schools. Following is a rundown of the teams that were introduced last Tuesday, as well as the number of athletes that are currently members of each team: The Powerlifting team is coached by Ben Friedrich and assistant coach is April Archibeque. There are 24 athletes on this team consisting of one senior, 2 juniors, 6 freshmen, 5 eighth graders and 10 seventh grade students.
Briscoe discusses four-day school week, legislative concerns
Lafayette County Retired School Personnel met on Thursday, March 12 at 2:30 P.M. at the FCS Office in Higginsville.
Jack Remembers
For many years I was a steel erection contractor, putting both reinforcement bars in concrete and structural steel in commercial buildings.
Commissioners meet with Special Road Districts
Monica Ritter, Lafayette County Northern Commissioner, made the following statement on her Facebook page last Wednesday regarding recent meetings with Special Road Districts to discuss the local use tax ballot issue.
R-5 School District News & Views
Leslie Bell Elementary Continues a Positive and Purposeful 2025-26 School Year As the 2025-26 school year moves into its fourth quarter, Leslie Bell Elementary is proud to highlight the continued success of our Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) program as well as the dedicated efforts of our Parent-Teacher Organization (PTO).
The Lexington News has moved!
The Lexington News office at 1009 Franklin Ave. has officially closed its doors.
Sailor, Princess & Ashes
Nancy and I are at an age when holidays arrive, and our daily thoughts turn to memories of years gone by. We were both single parents for a time.
Proposed 2027 city budget ‘cautious but responsible’
News Editor The Lexington City Council last Tuesday conducted the legally required fiscal year 2027 public hearing where the City Administrator answered City Council member questions regarding the proposed city fiscal year 2027 budget.