April 1, 2026
Lexington News
Local teen launches ‘Crown Your Confidence’ events
Isabelle Liberty Newman, a 17-year-old standout student at Lafayette County High School, is on a mission to empower others while chasing a historic goal.
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).
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.
Retired educators to meet March 12
Lafayette County Retired School Personnel (LCRSP) will meet Thursday, March 12 at 2:30 P.M. at the FCS Financial office, 4100 MO-13 Highway, Higginsville.
Hall of Fame induction
The Lexington Hall of Fame for Career Achievement held its annual induction ceremony on Saturday at Lexington High School. Pictured above are the inductees. From left are Brandon Scott, Brett Brooks, Michael Lichte, Mick Luerhman (son of Richard Luehrman), Kathryn Mussatto Bishburg, Judy Gover Lindquist (presenting and accepting for Ernestine Seiter), Monica Soendker, and Carol and Everett Hannon, presenting and accepting for Floyd Boldridge.
High school basketball state playoff scoreboard
CLASS 1 GIRLS Quarterfinals Delta 60 Walnut Grove 41; Rock Port 43 Gilman City 31; St Elizabeth 58 Hume 28; Cairo 58 North Shelby 45.
Judge denies county’s motion to intervene in classification suit
A judge hearing the Saline County Assessor’s lawsuit against the Saline County Commission ruled last week against Lafayette County’s request to intervene, a published report stated.