Santa Fe Times
CCMH issues alert regarding recent phone scams
Carroll County Memorial Hospital has issued a warning to the public regarding phone scams involving individuals fraudulently impersonating the hospital.
Application period now open for Lafayette County Senior Tax Credit
The annual Lafayette County Senior Tax Credit Application period is now open. The application period is April 1st - June 30, 2026.
Care Connection seeking volunteers
Want to make a real difference in someone’s life? Become a Long-Term Care Ombudsman volunteer and be a voice for residents in nursing homes and assisted living facilities. As an Obudsman you will:
Easter Services
Waverly Community Ministries Easter Sunrise Service Sunday, April 5: 7 a.m. at Waverly Baptist Church. Message by Andrew Sanders, pastor of Waverly United Methodist

Easter Coloring Contest now open
The 12th annual Santa Fe Times Easter coloring contest is now open to area kids age 12 & under!
Missing child incident in Waverly
On March 31, 2026, at approximately 8:48 p.m., the Lafayette County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of a missing 6-year-old boy in Waverly. According to a release from the…
Man convicted of statutory rape sentenced
Lafayette County Prosecuting Attorney Kristen Hillbrener announces that Martin Constante, Jr, 38, of Lexington, Missouri was convicted on February 5 of two counts of statutory rape and one count of possession of child pornography, along with two other felonies.
County Commissioners discuss use tax ballot issue
A question regarding reallocation of the county’s use tax that will appear on the April 7 ballot was a topic of discussion at last week’s Lexington City Council meeting, a public hearing last Wednesday at the county courthouse, and a meeting of county mayors and County Commissioners last Thursday night at City Hall.
HCC to host area-wide Easter egg hunt
This Easter weekend, HCC Network is holding a “Hop Around the Block” Easter event for the communities they serve. Residents of Buckner, Carrollton, Concordia, Lexington and Waverly are invited to…
Santa Fe R-X to hold second Town Hall meeting regarding preservation of rural schools
The Santa Fe R-X school district will hold a second town hall meeting on Wednesday, April 1, with the topic of preserving rural schools and communities. Educational attorney Duane Martin…
