June 6, 2026
February 2026
During a ceremony held at the Higginsville Advance office on Wednesday
During a ceremony held at the Higginsville Advance office on Wednesday
City approves DAR America 250! Patriot Marker near monument
The City of Lexington has approved a request from the Missouri State Society Daughters of the American Revolution (MSSDAR) to install a DAR America 250! Patriot Marker in the public park surrounding the Madonna of the Trail monument.
Board to go out to bid for street projects
News Editor The Lexington City Council last week authorized the City Transportation Board to go out to bid for three separate street paving projects in Lexington.
DONALD “DON” RAY HOLLOWAY
Donald “Don” Ray Holloway, 89, of Richmond, passed away Thursday, January 22, 2026, at his home.
AMIRA ELOISE & AIRABELLE SUE BOOTH-ANDERSON
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Amira Eloise and Airabelle Sue Booth-Anderson, the anxiously awaited for twin infant children of Reese Anderson and Dalaney Booth, who passed due to unexpected complications at Children’s Mercy Hospital in Kansas City. Beloved Amira Eloise passed on Thursday, January 15, 2026, and Airabelle Sue on Saturday, January 17, 2026.
JAN MARIE BLANKENSHIP
Jan Marie Blankenship, 72, of Camden, passed away Tuesday, January 27, 2026, at North Care Hospice House in North Kansas City.
CURTIS LEE DIECKMANN
Curtis Lee Dieckmann, 68, of Sibley, Missouri, passed away on Sunday, January 25, 2026.
Democrats to meet Feb. 15
Due to our customary meeting date coinciding with Super Bowl Sunday, the Lafayette County Democrats will convene on Sunday, February 15 at 4:30 PM at the Fairground Community Building, located at 801 West 29th Street, Higginsville.