West Plaza Dollar General Store Gets a Remodel The Dollar General at 600 West Jackson in Mexico is getting a remodel according to the chain’s home office. The store will close next week so that work can begin. When complete, the store will have an expanded frozen and refrigerated foods section and fresh fruit and…… Continue Reading
KWWR Sports Report 5/21/21
KWWR Sports Report 5/21 The 8th ranked Missouri Tigers Softball Team will be hosting an NCAA Regional this afternoon in Columbia at Mizzou Softball Stadium when they play UIC. First pitch is scheduled for 3:30. The St. Louis Cardinals and the Chicago Cubs will renew their rivalry and meet for the first time this season…… Continue Reading
Tori Taylor Extradited Back to Callaway County
Tori Taylor Extradited Back to Callaway County Tori Taylor is now in the Callaway County Jail, facing two charges in the county. Deputies extradited Taylor from Centralia, Illinois last night (Thursday) according to the agency. Taylor was thought to have been kidnapped in April, but was arrested in Illinois Sunday night after making contact with…… Continue Reading
Tori Taylor Now Facing New Charge in Missouri
Tori Taylor Now Facing New Charge in Missouri The Fulton woman thought to be a kidnapping victim is facing new charges in Missouri. Tori Taylor was arrested in Centralia, Illinois Sunday night on outstanding drug warrants. She is now facing a felony of first degree tampering with a motor vehicle after failing to return a…… Continue Reading
New Interim President Named at Lincoln University
New Interim President Named at Lincoln University Lincoln University in Jefferson City is naming a new interim president. Dr. John Moseley will assume the position Saturday following the departure of Dr. Jerald Jones Woofolk. Dr. Moseley has been Lincoln’s Director of Athletics and head men’s basketball coach and has been in higher education for 18…… Continue Reading
Boone County Fair Returns to Columbia in July
Boone County Fair Returns to Columbia in July The Boone County Fair is moving back to their former location in Columbia this year. Last year’s fair was canceled due to the pandemic, but from 2016 – 2019 it had been held at the Sturgeon Fairgrounds. This year’s Boone County Fair is July 20-24, according to…… Continue Reading
Ameren Electric Customers to Pay Additional Fuel Adjustment Charge
Ameren Electric Customers to Pay Additional Fuel Adjustment Charge Ameren Missouri electric customers will see an increase on their bills soon. The Missouri Public Service Commission approved a fuel adjustment charge for the utility company to recoup 95% of its fuel and purchased power costs between October 2020 and January 2021. For a residential customer…… Continue Reading
MMA Fusileers Drill Team Wins at National Competition
MMA Fusileers Drill Team Wins at National Competition The Missouri Military Academy Fusileers drill team have new hardware in their trophy cabinet. They competed in the US Army Drill National Championship on May 1st and in the All Service Drill National Championship on May 2nd in Daytona, Florida. They placed first in the nation in…… Continue Reading
Community R6 Hires New High School Athletics Director
Community R6 Hires New High School Athletics Director Community R6 High School is announcing a new Athletics Director for the 2021-2022 school year. Tad Shotten will take over the role. He most recently coached the Madison High School Baseball Team and was a Library Media Specialist. He takes over for Matt Thomas who is leaving…… Continue Reading
Mexico Area Chamber of Commerce Hosts Ribbon Cutting at New Mexico Ledger Office
Mexico Area Chamber of Commerce Hosts Ribbon Cutting at New Mexico Ledger Office The Mexico Area Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting for the Mexico Leger this morning (Thursday). Mexico Ledger Editor Dave Faries says the Ledger moved to the new location in November. The office is open Monday through Friday from 8am until…… Continue Reading
