Audrain County Teen Injured in Accident An Audrain County teen is recovering from moderate injuries following a one-car-accident on Saturday night. The Missouri Highway Patrol reports it happened on Audrain Road at Audrain Road 9931 when a vehicle driven by a 16-year-old boy went off the right side of the road and hit a tree…… Continue Reading
Counterfeit Bills Circulating In Mexico
Counterfeit Bills Circulating In Mexico Mexico Public Safety is making people aware of a scam in the Mexico area. The department has received several reports of counterfeit one hundred dollar bills that pass the security marker check, but are obviously printed on plain paper. The counterfeiters have tried to make the bills look aged by…… Continue Reading
Consulting Firm Chosen for Hospital Feasibility Study
Consulting Firm Chosen for Hospital Feasibility Study The Government Hospital Coalition Committee is choosing a consulting firm to address community healthcare options. The committee, made up of Audrain County Presiding Commissioner Alan Winders, Audrain County Health Department CEO Craig Brace and Mexico City Manager Bruce Slagle, received two proposals for a feasibility study. FORVIS LLP…… Continue Reading
Mexico FFA Chapter Gets Grant
Mexico FFA Chapter Gets Grant Mexico is one of 14 FFA Chapters in Missouri getting a mini grant from the Missouri FFA Foundation. The Learning By Doing/Drive to Feed Kids mini grants are possible because of a donation to the Foundation from Missouri Farmers Care. Mexico plans to use their funds to add to their…… Continue Reading
Audrain County Health Department Launches NARCAN Program
Audrain County Health Department Launches NARCAN Program In an effort to combat the opioid addiction crisis, the Audrain County Health Department will soon be offering NARCAN to area residents for free. The program is not costing the health department anything as the funding is coming from the Missouri Institute of Mental Health using monies they…… Continue Reading
Mexico City Council Meets Tonight
Mexico City Council Meets Tonight The Mexico City Council meets in regular session tonight (Monday) at City Hall. On the agenda, they’re expected to dispose of excess property on Eastholm, disburse Tourism Tax funds, and approve using ARPA funding for the Healthcare Market Assessment and Financial Feasibility Study. The contract for the 2023 crack and…… Continue Reading
Mexico High School Student Council Wins Award
Mexico High School Student Council Wins Award The Mexico High School Student Council is now an award winner. They picked up the Missouri Association of Student Council Gold Award at the organization’s annual convention recently in Jefferson City. The criteria for the award includes having a comprehensive program in promoting student activities and student leadership,…… Continue Reading
Mexico Man Arrested for Alleged Drug Trafficking
Mexico Man Arrested for Alleged Drug Trafficking A 37-year-old Mexico man is behind bars awaiting formal charges for distribution of controlled substances. According to the Audrain County Sheriff’s Office, Garey D. Reeves was a passenger in a vehicle stopped for a traffic violation in Mexico yesterday afternoon (Wednesday). Reeves was in possession of distribution amounts…… Continue Reading
Former Eugene Field PE Teacher Loses Lawsuit Against Mexico School District
Former Eugene Field PE Teacher Loses Lawsuit Against Mexico School District Katrina Dukes, former PE teacher at Eugene Field Elementary School in Mexico has lost her lawsuit against the school district. According to online court records a judgement was entered yesterday (Wednesday) in favor of Mexico Public Schools. Dukes had sued the district, claiming she…… Continue Reading
Mexico School Board Discusses Budget and Salaries at Regular Meeting
Mexico School Board Discusses Budget and Salaries at Regular Meeting The Mexico School District Board of Education meets in regular session tonight (Tuesday) and hears a number of presentations. Justin Hagedorn addressed the board, representing the Rush Hill Community Church and Group Workcamps to request board approval to rent the Mexico High School campus for…… Continue Reading
