July 12, 2026
Lexington News
Minnie Mae Day celebrates courage
June 13, 2026 marked the first annual Minnie Mae Day celebration in Lexington. Many events and people came together on this day to celebrate and honor Minnie Mae Talbott, a hidden treasure of Lexington, starting in the morning with a play and ending in the evening with a country music concert called “Voices of Courage.”
Letter describes Lexington before battle
Some of the most edifying and illuminating letters from the Civil War years were not written by the celebrated generals and great civil leaders but by those who were not necessarily involved in the main currents of activity.
Jack Remembers
When I was in school the guys thought for some reason the girls in the adjoining towns were better than our hometown Oak Grove girls. Since I was having a hard time getting an Oak Grove girl to go out with me I somehow managed to get a date with one of the most beautiful girls in Blue Springs High School.
Booster Club golf tournament is a big success
The Lexington All Sports Booster Club hosted their annual fundraising Golf Tournament on June 6 at Shirkey Golf Course in Richmond, and again this year, the tournament raised a large amount of money to support the Sports programs in the Lexington School District.
Pleasant Hill girls win Class 2 State Soccer title
The Pleasant Hill Chicks, of the MRVC West Conference, put it all together, and won the Class 2 State Soccer Title for the 2026 season.
Brooks again selected to lead LHS football program
Brooks again selected to lead LHS football program
Types of Arthritis and What’s Behind Each
Arthritis affects people all over the world. Approximately 53.2 million adults in the United States have doctor-diagnosed arthritis, says the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. But many more suffer in undiagnosed silence. Globally, nearly 300 million people may live with arthritis.
Summertime Hydration Strategies
Summer is a season to spend outdoors soaking up some sun. But all that time outdoors can pose some health risks if people are not careful. The dangers of overexposure to the sun are well-documented. Sunburn is one such threat that can not only lead to discomfort, but also increase a person’s risk for skin cancer. But sunburn is easily prevented with the use of sunscreen, and that’s not the only summertime threat that’s easily avoided.