Missouri Veterans Home in Mexico Gets Check From Louisiana Elks to Help in Purchase of New Transport Bus A check for $2,500 given to the Missouri Veterans Home in Mexico will go to help purchase a new transport bus. Mary Lindsay, representing the Louisiana Elks Club, presented the check to Kathy Winkelman, Supervisor of Volunteer…… Continue Reading
The Missouri Football Coaches Association Releasing Recommendations for Upcoming High School Football Season
The Missouri Football Coaches Association Releasing Recommendations for Upcoming High School Football Season The Missouri Football Coaches Association, in agreement with the Missouri State High School Athletics Association is releasing a statement about the upcoming football season. In the release, the MFCA says they have a goal to start the upcoming football season, on schedule,…… Continue Reading
Mexico Help Center Not Accepting Donations of Clothing and Household Items At This Time
Mexico Help Center Not Accepting Donations of Clothing and Household Items At This Time The Help Center in Mexico is announcing that starting today, they will not be accepting donations of clothing and household items for the store. According to a Facebook post from the Help Center, the reason is that they are overloading with…… Continue Reading
Walmart and Sams Club Announcing Mandatory Mask Requirements
Walmart and Sams Club Announcing Mandatory Mask Requirements Walmart and Sams Club are announcing that customers will soon be required to wear masks or face coverings when entering any of their stores. The new requirement goes into effect on Monday, July 20th according to a press release sent out in a joint statement today (Wednesday).…… Continue Reading
Moniteau County Reports Second COVID-19 Related Death
Moniteau County Reports Second COVID-19 Related Death A second COVID-19 related death is being reported in Moniteau County yesterday (Tuesday). According to the Moniteau County Health Center the resident was in their 60’s and tested positive for COVID-19 on June 29th.… Continue Reading
SSM Health and Noble Health Exploring Transfer of Ownership for Mexico Hospital
SSM Health and Noble Health Exploring Transfer of Ownership for Mexico Hospital SSM Health and Noble Health are announcing that they have signed a Letter of Intent to explore a possible transfer of ownership for the hospital in Mexico. In a story that MIX Country 96 News broke yesterday (Tuesday) the Letter of Intent indicates…… Continue Reading
Daily COVID-19 Briefing from Audrain County Health Department
Daily COVID-19 Briefing from Audrain County Health Department No new COVID-19 cases being reported in Audrain County as of noon today (Tuesday). There 159 cases in the county, 18 of which are still active. Two more cases have recovered, bringing that total to 140. One death has been reported in the county since the pandemic…… Continue Reading
Potential Buyer for SSM Audrain
Potential Buyer for SSM Audrain KWWR news has obtained information that a letter of intent to puchase SSM Audrain has been signed by Noble Health Audrain Incorporated. Leadership at SSM – Audrain is reportedly meeting with employees and staff today to inform them that the letter of intent has been signed. On June 9th, Noble…… Continue Reading
Governor Parson Signs Several New Bills Into Law
Governor Parson Signs Several New Bills Into Law Several new bills signed into law by Missouri Governor yesterday (Monday). One bill now signed into law in Missouri is that COVID-19 tests recommended by doctors must be free to patients. Other measures signed by the governor will require hospitals to perform rape kits when needed. Vaping…… Continue Reading
Columbia Health Officials Receiving Complaints About New Mask Ordinance
Columbia Health Officials Receiving Complaints About New Mask Ordinance Multiple complaints are being filed in Columbia about individuals or businesses not following the new mask ordinance. The Columbia/Boone County Health Department says over the weekend they received about 20 complaints. None of the complaints have turned into a fine, and the city says it hopes…… Continue Reading
