June 6, 2026
April 2026
Minutemen pick up two home wins last week
Polo at Lexington The Lexington Boys Baseball Team proved that you don’t have to knock the cover off the ball to win, as they got only 3 hits, but…
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…
Tuesday Night Thriller: LHS Baseball Opens Home Season with Two Wins – by Lexington High School Journalism
Last Tuesday night’s home opener at LHS delivered everything fans could hope for, strong pitching, timely hitting and a pair of victories. The varsity squad edged their opponents 5-3 while…
Margaret Gray Center Activities
Spring has sprung at the Margaret Gray Center, and colorful decorations, exciting activities, and delicious food abound. Congregants and volunteers are grateful for warmer temperatures and will be celebrating on…
Middle school girls second, boys sixth at Carrollton
The Lexington Middle School Girls Track Team placed second, while the Boys finished sixth as a team, in the Early Bird Combo Meet that was run last Thursday at Carrollton…
High school teams finish second at Carrollton
The Lexington High School Boys and Girls Track teams opened their season at the Carrollton Early Bird Combo Meet that was held this past Thursday at Carrollton High School.
Rural schools facing challenges
On Tuesday, March 24, around 150 people filled the Greg Prather Gymnasium at Santa Fe High School to learn more about the challenges facing Santa Fe, Lexington, Higginsville and other rural school districts across Missouri.
City applies for grant for water upgrades
The city of Lexington has applied for a $965,000 federal grant for proposed water system upgrades including the replacement of dozens of fire hydrants along with installation of several new water lines.
KEN MARSHALL COX
Ken Marshall Cox, 85 of Higginsville, Missouri, formerly of Dover, Missouri passed away Tuesday, March 24, 2026, at Lafeyette Regional Hospital. Visitation will be held from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, March 31, 2026, at Dover Christian Church, 141-147 Locust Street. Dover, MO, 64022. A Funeral Service will follow at 2:00 p.m., at the church. Interment with military honors will follow at Dover Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to Children’s Mercy Hospital. Memories of Ken and condolences for his family may be left at www.LedfordFamilyFH. com or on our Facebook Page. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Walker-Nadler-Fuller Funeral Home, 1720 South St., Lexington, MO, 64067, 660-259-2245 Ken was born on July 9, 1940, in Leeton, Missouri to Roy and Mary (Bratten) Cox. In 1958, he graduated from Lexington High School. Ken first worked for Lake City, then later worked as an oiler and operator for Texas Utilities. Ken honorably served his country by enlisting in the United States Army. On Christmas Eve, Ken was united in marriage to Virginia Frances (Brockert) Cox. She preceded him in death on December 24, 2007. Ken was a proud member of the VFW 4052 and found solace in his faith as a devoted attendee of Dover Christian Church. He possessed a great passion for hunting and was an avid reader.
MELISSA LEE (HOOSER) CLARK
Melissa Lee (Hooser) Clark, 64, Grain Valley, Missouri passed away on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Blue Springs, Missouri. Visitation will be held from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., Saturday, April 4, 2026, at First Baptist Church, 525 S. Business Hwy 13, Lexington, Missouri, 64067. A Celebration of Life will follow immediately. Inurnment will take place at the Machpelah Cemetery. Memories of Melissa and condolences for her family may be left at www.LedfordFamilyFH.com or on our Facebook Page. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Walker-Nadler-Fuller Funeral Home, 1720 South Street, Lexington, Missouri, 64067, 660-259-2245.