August 18, 2026
Lexington News
Remember When: A happy Valentine’s Day at The LEX
On Saturday evening, Feb. 14, we walked into The LEX’s elegant foyer and up the steps into the large room set with pink satin tablecloths on round tables.
Change of venue in armed robbery case
A criminal case involving the armed robbery of a Lexington pharmacy will be tried in Saline County following a courtapproved change of venue.
Post clock to stand as sentinel at Main St. Park
News Editor The Lexington Rotary Club has always looked to do special things for the community to mark its milestone years, and the club is planning something no less special this year to celebrate its 100th anniversary.
End of an era
News Editor When Gordon and Kathy Pierce decided to retire as long-time owners of Community Lumber & Ace Hardware in Lexington, there were definitely some mixed emotions involved.
Candidates sought for Silver Haired Legislature
Care Connection for Aging Services is seeking several older community members to represent and advocate for their peers about legislative issues affecting senior Missourians. Residents 60 and older are being sought to file as candidates for the Silver Haired Legislature’s elected body. Care Connection oversees a delegation of 12 seats in the Silver-Haired Legislature House of Representatives and three seats in the Senate.
Lexington girls knock off Holden for third time
The Lexington Minutewomen Girls Basketball Team played solid defense, as they beat the Holden Lady Eagles for the third time this season, claiming a 44 to 36 win a week ago Monday in the Lexington Gym.
Standings and records of area basketball teams
Following is a summary of the records and the conference standings of area high school basketball teams, as of the conclusion of games last week. Each team will be listed in order of its current conference standing, as well as its conference and overall record as of this past Friday, February 20, These are the final conference standings, for MRVC East and I-70 teams, while several MRVC West teams still have one conference game to play: MRVC EAST GIRLS: 1) Carrollton 9-1 22-3; 2) Knob Noster 8-2, 17-7; 3) Higginsville
LEXINGTON R-V SCHOOL DISTRICT ACTIVITY SCHEDULE FEBRUARY 25 — MARCH 3 Wednesday February 25
8:00 AM Boys State Wrestling Tournament Mizzou Arena (Columbia)
