August 17, 2026
Higginsville Advance
Track and Field Huskers Off and Running
The Husker Track and Field program started up recently with meets at Chillicothe on 3-24 and Richmond on 3-26. Top three finishes at Chillicothe included Clay Aversman taking 3rd in the 1600m run, Owen Elliott winning the 3200m Run, Liam Divine 2nd 300m Hurdles, and Colton Dittmer 3rd in Discuss, 2nd in Javelin, and 3rd in Shot. Girls placing high were: Zaylin Strickland 3rd in the 100m Dash, 2nd in the 200m Dash, Lilian Joyner 3rd in the 400m Dash, Violet Joyner 1st, 800m Run, Tenley Pessetto 1st 1600m Run, Chloe Tyler 1st 100m Hurdles, and 2nd in 300m Hurdles, Tyler also took 1 st in the Long Jump. Anna Golden took 2nd in the Discus, and 1st in the Shot Put.
HUSKER BASEBALL BROPS GAMES AGAINST OBESSA ANB ST. PAUL
The Husker Baseball team got into their second week of action taking on a tough Odessa Bulldog squad on Tuesday in the home opener, and then facing the St. Paul Saints again at home on Friday night.
Higginsville Habilitation Center January 2026 Team Member of the Month.
Higginsville Habilitation Center January 2026 Team Member of the Month.
Corder VFW Scholarship Winners
The VFW is proud to support youth across our community through two national scholarship programs that encourage students to reflect on patriotism, service, and their role in our country’s future. Patriot’s Pen Essay Contest This contest is open to middle school students (grades 5-8) and asks students to write a 300–400 word essay based on a patriotic theme chosen by the VFW each year. It encourages young Americans to explore what patriotism means and how they can support and serve their country.
LRHC Auxiliary Scholarships Available
The Lafayette Regional Health Center Auxiliary is offering $1,000 scholarships to eligible students.
CHARGES FILED IN CASE INVOLVING SEXUAL CONTACT BETWEEN SCHOOL EMPLOYEE AND STUDENT
The Lafayette County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office announces that criminal charges have been filed in connection with an investigation involving a school employee and an 18-year-old student. Following a referral and subsequent review of the reports provided by Lexington Police Department, the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office has charged Ashley Dobson of Lexington, Missouri, a school employee, with sexual contact with a student, in violation of Missouri law.
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.
Lafayette County C-1 School Board Elections
Next week, on April 7th, the Lafayette County voters will be heading to the polls. There will be three candidates running for the Lafayette County C-1 School Board. Please meet Mr. Matt Parks, our last candidate to be introduced.
Sweet Springs Receives Blue Shield Designation
The City of Sweet Springs is the latest community to be awarded a 2026 Missouri Blue Shield designation by the Missouri Department of Public Safety.
Concordia School Board Announces New District Superintendent
The Concordia R-2 School District Board of Education has selected Jeremy Covey to fill the role of District Superintendent.