New Location for First State Community Bank in Mexico A new location for the First State Community Bank in Mexico is being announced. According to an email from the bank the new location will be at the intersection of Business 54 and Liberty Street. Construction is expected to begin in the spring of 2022, pending…… Continue Reading
Weekly COVID-19 Case Count From Audrain County Health Department According to the Audrain County Health Department, the number of COVID-19 cases in the county remains unchanged since last week’s report at 70. Active probable cases went up by 8 and are now at 40. Mexico has 55 cases, an increase of 4 in the past…… Continue Reading
Mexico and Audrain County Helping Housing Developers A new collaborative effort between the City of Mexico and Audrain County using federal money to cover some infrastructure costs is designed to help ease the housing crunch in Mexico and Audrain County by making lots more affordable, according to Mexico’s Economic Development Director Russell Runge. Public infrastructures…… Continue Reading
William Dahl Facing New Criminal Charge A Mexico man accused of multiple sex crimes, some involving minors, is facing a new charge. According to online court records, William Dahl is now facing a count of forcible sodomy. The charge, filed Friday December 17th, stems from an incident in 2003 according to the probable cause statement…… Continue Reading
New Development Coming to Mexico’s Clark & Jackson Intersection A former Kentucky Fried Chicken building in Mexico will soon be coming down to make way for its successor, provided the City approves. Mexico City Manager Bruce Slagle says the City is in the process of reviewing plans for the property. Slagle says the developer was…… Continue Reading
Mexico Bulldogs Defeat Harrisburg Bulldogs at Gary Filbert Classic It was a successful night for the Mexico Bulldogs boys and girls basketball teams at the Gary Filbert Classic tonight (Saturday). The Mexico Lady Bulldogs defeated the Harrisburg Lady Bulldogs 67-35. Mya Miller led all scorers with 22 points; Riley Thurman contributed 15 points; freshman Claire…… Continue Reading
Missouri Highway Patrol Responds to Separate Accidents in Audrain County Thursday A Mexico woman is recovering from minor injuries following a one car accident in Audrain County last night (Thursday). The Missouri Highway Patrol reports it happened on MO 15 south of Route Z, when a vehicle driven by 89 year old Anna M. White…… Continue Reading
Mexico Bulldogs Basketball Boys and Girls Pick Up Home Conference Wins Over Hannibal Pirates The Mexico Bulldogs boys and girls basketball teams each picked up home conference wins last night (Thursday). The Mexico Lady Bulldogs defeated the Hannibal Lady Pirates 55-25. Senior Mya Miller led the charge with 15; Freshman Claire Hudson finished with 9…… Continue Reading
Longtime Mexico Doctor Announces Retirement A longtime doctor in Mexico is retiring. Audrain Community Hospital announced the retirement of Dr. Gene Thomas today (Wednesday) following a 37 year career in Mexico. Dr. Thomas is board certified in internal and critical care medicine as well as pulmonary disease. He says it has been a privilege to…… Continue Reading
Mexico Bulldogs Boys and Girls Varsity Teams Pick Up Conference Wins Against Kirksville The Mexico boys and girls Bulldogs Varsity basketball teams each picked up wins over Kirksville tonight (Tuesday) on the road. The Mexico Lady Bulldogs defeated the Kirksville Lady Tigers 47-37. The Mexico girls were down 8-1 after the first quarter and trailed…… Continue Reading
