August 18, 2026
Lexington News
Proposed 2027 city budget ‘cautious but responsible’
News Editor The Lexington City Council last Tuesday conducted the legally required fiscal year 2027 public hearing where the City Administrator answered City Council member questions regarding the proposed city fiscal year 2027 budget.
The Lexington News has moved!
The Lexington News office at 1009 Franklin Ave. has officially closed its doors.
Local teen launches ‘Crown Your Confidence’ events
Isabelle Liberty Newman, a 17-year-old standout student at Lafayette County High School, is on a mission to empower others while chasing a historic goal.
Lexington Hall of Famers speak to Academic Week students
Lexington High School Academic Week students recently were honored to hear from Lexington Hall of Fame for Career Achievement inductees, Lexington graduates, Bret Brooks (1998) and Michael Lichte (2000).
Commissioners meet with Special Road Districts
Monica Ritter, Lafayette County Northern Commissioner, made the following statement on her Facebook page last Wednesday regarding recent meetings with Special Road Districts to discuss the local use tax ballot issue.
Briscoe discusses four-day school week, legislative concerns
Lafayette County Retired School Personnel met on Thursday, March 12 at 2:30 P.M. at the FCS Office in Higginsville.
Missourians urged to ignore fraudulent “Final Enforcement Notice” text messages
The Missouri Department of Revenue (DOR) is continuing to warn Missourians about ongoing scam text messages falsely claiming to be from the Missouri Department of Revenue or “Missouri DMV.” These fraudulent messages often state that the recipient has received a “Final Enforcement Notice” regarding overdue traffic tickets and threaten penalties if payment is not made immediately.
Sailor, Princess & Ashes
Nancy and I are at an age when holidays arrive, and our daily thoughts turn to memories of years gone by. We were both single parents for a time.
Negro League Baseball: They changed the game!
Negro League Baseball was different. Bunt to first, steal second, sacrifice to third, then you bet steal home. It was exciting and fast paced that put the pressure on the defense.
Get to Know Lexington – Dan Matthews
Name: Charles D (Dan) Matthews (If you call me any derivation of Charles, you don’t know me, I’m called Dan.)