July 12, 2026
Santa Fe Times News
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…
Hazel Hill Community Club turns 75
Club HistorianHazel Hill was a busy, happy place for school children in our community until the year 1950, after the state’s decision to send our country children to school in town. Our school house stood lonely and empty.
Blackburn Council reviews financials, discusses road maintenance, State Auditor request
The March 9 regular meeting of the Blackburn Board of Aldermen was called to order at 7 p.m. at Blackburn City Hall.
Counties facing reclassification
Lafayette County Commissioners are beginning preliminary work and getting questions answered from the State Auditor’s office as they prepare to navigate the changes of being reclassified as a thirdclass county, Southern Commissioner Michael Brown remarked in a recent Facebook post.