Community R-VI Students and Staff Get Longer Thanksgiving Break Students and staff at Community R-VI School District will get a longer Thanksgiving break. The district announced this morning (Thursday) that school will not be in session next Monday or Tuesday, November 22nd & 23rd. The district says they hope the extended break will allow students…… Continue Reading
Audrain Youth Fair Youth Board Application Period Open
Audrain Youth Fair Youth Board Application Period Open The application period is now open for Audrain County 4-H and FFA members wanting to join the Audrain County Fair Youth Board. Two representatives from each 4-H club and each FFA Chapter will be selected and must participate in the Audrain County Youth Fair. Applications have been…… Continue Reading
Audrain Community Hospital Gets Radiological Designation
Audrain Community Hospital Gets Radiological Designation Audrain Community Hospital is receiving a designation from the American College of Radiology. In a social media post today (Thursday), the hospital says they have been designated a lung cancer screening center. The designation is a voluntary program that recognizes facilities that have committed to practice safe, effective diagnostic…… Continue Reading
Mexico Chamber of Commerce Holds Ribbon Cutting for South Florida Style Chicken Ribs & Seafood
Mexico Chamber of Commerce Holds Ribbon Cutting for South Florida Style Chicken Ribs & Seafood Mexico’s newest eatery is now open for business. The Mexico Area Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting for South Florida Style Chicken Ribs & Seafood this afternoon (Wednesday). The owners are Gerald and Kimberly Nathan. Gerald does the cooking…… Continue Reading
Audrain County Health Department Releases Weekly COVID-19 Testing Numbers
Audrain County Health Department Releases Weekly COVID-19 Testing Numbers Audrain County is seeing a rise in active COVID-19 cases this week. According to the testing numbers released this morning (Wednesday) by the Audrain County Health Department there are 63 active cases which is up by 24 when compared to last week when there were 39…… Continue Reading
Info On How to Attend or Listen to Mexico Bulldogs Football Quarterfinals Playoff Game Against Seneca
Info On How to Attend or Listen to Mexico Bulldogs Football Quarterfinals Playoff Game Against Seneca The Mexico Bulldogs Sectional playoff football game vs Seneca is being moved to Saturday, November 20th at 2pm. The game was originally scheduled to be played on Friday night at 7pm, however due to the current bus driver shortage…… Continue Reading
Audrain County Health Department Scheduling COVID-19 Vaccinations for Children Ages Five Through Eleven
Audrain County Health Department Scheduling COVID-19 Vaccinations for Children Ages Five Through Eleven The Audrain County Health Department is accepting appointments to administer COVID-19 vaccinations for children ages 5-11 this week on Thursday, November 18th and Friday, November 19th. To schedule an appointment go to myACHD.org or call 573-581-1332. More In COVID-19 Most Recent News… Continue Reading
Mexico Man Wins Missouri Lottery Jackpot
Mexico Man Wins Missouri Lottery Jackpot Persistence finally pays off for a Mexico man when it comes to playing the lottery. The man, who asked that his identity not be released by the Missouri Lottery Commission, has played the same numbers for four to five years and recently won the Show Me Cash jackpot. His…… Continue Reading
First Female Audrain County Commissioner Sworn In
First Female Audrain County Commissioner Sworn In Audrain County has it’s first female commissioner. Leslie Meyer was sworn in at the Audrain County Courthouse this afternoon (Monday) after being appointed to fill the vacant position of Audrain County Eastern District Commissioner by Governor Mike Parson. The vacancy was created in September when Alan Winders was…… Continue Reading
Tuckpointing Work Starting at Mexico-Audrain County Library
Tuckpointing Work Starting at Mexico-Audrain County Library The headquarters location of the Mexico-Audrain County Library District is getting a facelift of sorts. Staat Tuckpointing of Columbia is doing limestone repair and tuckpointing on the more than century old building, starting today (Monday). Work will be done on all four sides of the main building, starting…… Continue Reading
