August 26, 2026
Lexington News
Country album celebrates Lexington
(Angie has written and recorded an entire country music album about Lexington and Minnie Mae Talbott. The first few songs are about different aspects of Minnie Mae’s life, and the later songs are about Lexington.)
Dems to meet
The Lafayette County Democrats are meeting on August 9 at 5:30 PM at the Fairground Park administration building located at 801 West 29th St., Higginsville.
AARP Chapter meets Aug. 11
Wellington AARP Chapter #997 will have a pot luck dinner and program on Tuesday, Aug. 11 at the Community Christian Center, 710 W. Highway 224 in Wellington, starting at 6:30 p.m.
Quilt Show
In conjunction with Odessa Puddle Jumper Days, Community Quilters of Odessa invite quilters from throughout the region to attend a Quilt Show Aug. 14 and 15 at the first United Methodist Church, 301 S. First Street Odessa.
Gov. recognizes partnership with Panama
Governor Mike Kehoe has announced that he will lead a Missouri delegation to the Republic of Panama, August 5-8, to celebrate 30 years of the Missouri National Guard’s partnership with Panama, as well as promote the state as a prime destination for global business investment and expansion.
Getting creative
Olive Jukes and James Jukes created this masterpiece, titled “ThunderBird,” for the Decorated Bell Contest sponsored by the Lexington Community Fair Board and Lexington Arts Council.
