June 5, 2026
Lexington News
Shoes for Orphan Souls
Lexington Rotary Club is sponsoring its 25th annual collection of Shoes for Orphan Souls. Shoes collected this year have been earmarked to be sent to Africa and Central America for young children there.
Fuller named Grand Marshal of St. Patrick’s Day Parade
Long-time businessman and active community leader Steven Fuller has been honored by his selection as the Grand Marshal for the annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Lexington on Saturday, March 14 at 2 p.m.
Minutewomen fall to Knob Noster after slow start
The Lexington Minutewomen Girls Basketball team had a rough first half, as they could not really get the offense going early on, and they dropped a conference game to the Knob Noster Lady Panthers 56 to 33 a week ago Monday in Knob Noster.
A story of survival and hope
News Editor A harrowing story of a soldier’s survival and the enduring hope of a Lexington mother for a safe return played out in dramatic fashion during the Korean War.
Dickmeyers to celebrate 50th anniversary
Norman and Cindy Dickmeyer will be having an Open House in celebration of their 50th Wedding Anniversary on Saturday, February 21,
Minutewomen fall to league leading Carrollton
The Carrollton Lady Trojans, who are undefeated in MRVC East Conference play, utilized a very strong swarming defense, and they defeated the Lexington Minutewomen 49 to 27, in the Courtwarming game this past Friday at Lexington High School.
First Impact Event coming to Lexington
First Impact, a program offered by Think-First Missouri, is a traffic safety program that educates parents about Missouri’s Graduated Driver License (GDL) law as well as provides them with the tools they need to monitor, coach and support their new teen driver.
Minutemen beat Holden, tie Carrollton
The Lexington Boys Wrestling Team earned a win over Holden, and tied Carrollton in dual matches that were wrestled last Thursday, on Senior Night, at Lexington High School.
E-filing best way for fast tax return
Jan. 26 marked the beginning of tax season as the Missouri Department of Revenue is now accepting electronically filed state returns. DOR is providing information and resources to help ensure a smooth process for everyone.
Blast From the Past
A Lexington mother — who spent what must have seemed like a lifetime worrying about her imprisoned 25-year-old soldier son — told the Lexington Advertiser-News the morning of Aug. 14, 1953 she was “thrilled to death” with the news that her son had been released by the Communists in Korea and would be on his way home soon.