July 12, 2026
Lexington News
Aull About Sports
Coach Jim Thomas, member of Missouri Basketball Coach’s Hall of Fame
Lexington’s Madonna of the Trail honored for America 250
A new marker has been placed at Lexington’s Madonna of the Trail monument as a part of the America 250 initiative to honor the courage, sacrifice and vision of our Revolutionary War Patriots: “This marker commemorates the men and women who achieved American independence. These Patriots, each believing in the noble cause of liberty, fought valiantly to found a new nation, 1775-1783. Dedicated in 2026 by Missouri State Society Daughters of the American Revolution, in celebration of the 250th anniversary of the United States.”
Concerns over taxes, budget shared at MRTA Region 5 meeting
On Thursday, June 4, Lafayette County Retired School Personnel officers John Morgan (President), Carol Struchtemeyer (VP), Gail Lilleman (Treasurer), and Amy Chambers Thieman (Secretary), along with Region 5’s Distinguished Retiree Award Winner, Evelyn Trigg, attended MRTA’s Region 5 Annual Meeting.
DARing to cook
These ladies were young, “Junior” members of the Lafayette-Lexington Chapter of the DAR when “Missouri Juniors DARing to Cook Book!” was published about 50 years ago. In honor of America’s 250th, each week leading up to July 4 we will publish one of their recipes and one of the quotes sprinkled among the pages of the book. Enjoy! ——— BEEF SUPPER
Eastridge named to Dean’s List at Graceland University
The honor roll lists for Graceland University’s 2026 spring term have been announced, and Karissa Eastridge of Lexington has been named to the Dean’s List.
Juneteenth schedule announced
The Lafayette County Juneteenth Foundation Board proudly announces its agenda for the 2026 Juneteenth Celebration to be held Friday, June 26 through Sunday, June 28.
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.