Mother’s Day spending is expected to reach 23.1 billion dollars this year according to a survey by the National Retail Federation. Locally business’s are busy preparing for the extra business. Callie Paige owner Garden Gate Florists in Mexico, Missouri says she has been getting orders every day all day for the last several weeks. Paige…… Continue Reading
Mexico Mcdonald’s Ribbon Cutting for Dining Room Renovations
The Mexico Mcdonald’s now has a new remodeled lobby and kiosks after a month of renovations. A ribbon cutting took place this (Thursday) morning to highlight the work. General Manager Chris Williams says overall customers have given it a positive review. Williams says more renovations are planned for the store in future including re-paving the…… Continue Reading
Jury Selection in Governor Greiten’s Trial Begins
Jury selection in the felony invasion of privacy case against Governor Eric Greitens is expected to start today (Thursday). The selection process should last at least two days with the testimony in the trial to start on Monday. Media will be allowed to take still photos for the first 10 minutes of the first day…… Continue Reading
Mexico Driver Hits Pedestrian and Arrested After Leaving the Scene
An 80 year old Mexico, Missouri man is recovering from minor injuries after being hit by a vehicle yesterday (morning) and the driver has been arrested for the leaving the scene of the accident. According to Mexico Public Safety it happened in the 400 block of Fairground just after 9:30 yesterday (Wednesday) morning. An investigation…… Continue Reading
Early Morning Columbia House Fire Ruled Suspicious
A house fire in Columbia early this (Thursday) morning is being ruled as suspicious by the Columbia Fire Department. The fire was at a home on Hinkson Avenue and no injuries were reported. An estimated sixty thousand dollars in damages. The Columbia Fire Department reports that the fire was intentionally set and they are working…… Continue Reading
Hallsville School District Allows Area Employers to Post Job Openings
Hallsville Schools are helping their students and area employers this summer with a new program. Marci Minor Director of Communications for the district says they are providing a website for employers to list job openings. Minor says if it is a success the program could be extended year round. Employers interested in posting jobs to…… Continue Reading
Warrenton Getting Schnuck’s
Warrenton will be getting a lift to its local economy as Schnuck Market plans to open a store in the fall. The Schnucks will be 37,000 square feet and is expected to add seventy one jobs. Construction has already started and it will be located on Veterans Memorial Parkway west of Highway 47.… Continue Reading
University Police Arrest Man Accused of Taking Pictures of Person Using Restroom
University Police have made an arrest in connection with an incident on campus last month involving a man taking a picture of a person using the restroom at Ellis Library. Officers arrested 28 year old Austin Lee Miller for one count of Invasion of Privacy where he reportedly took a picture with his phone on…… Continue Reading
Another Victim Comes Forward Against Former School of Osage Teacher
Another charge is being filed against a former middle school teacher at the School of the Osage. Another victim of Mark Alan Edwards came forward and spoke with investigators. The Miller County Prosecutors reports he filed an amended complaint and will look to charge Edwards with one count of child molestation. Two felony charges of…… Continue Reading
Pedestrian in Serious Condition After Being Struck by Vehicle in Columbia
A twenty year old man has serious injuries after being hit by a vehicle in Columbia last (Tuesday) night. According to the Columbia Police Department it happened around 9:30 in the 3400 block Clark Lane. A preliminary investigation revealed that a driver was going westbound and a the man while he was crossing the street.…… Continue Reading
