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
Mexico Bulldogs Boys Basketball Team Dominate at Norm Stewart Classic The Mexico Bulldogs boys basketball team defeated St. Michael and the Archangel Guardians 68-42 at Mizzou Arena in the Norm Stewart Coaches vs Cancer Classic tonight (Friday). The Bulldogs had 4 players reach double digits. They were led by Isaiah Reams who put up 20…… Continue Reading
Mexico School District Responds to Missouri Attorney General Schmitt’s Letter The Mexico School District is responding to a letter sent out by Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt this week regarding the implementation of COVID-19 quarantine protocols and mask requirements. Schmitt sent Missouri school districts and public health departments letter on Tuesday asserting that they do…… Continue Reading
Sterling Oliver Selected 2021 Colonel C.R. Stribling Jr. Community Service Award Recipient Mexico resident Sterling Oliver is named the 2021 Colonel C.R. Stribling Jr. Community Service Award recipient. Sterling is most recognizable to the Mexico community from his long tenure with the Central Bank of Audrain County (formerly First National Bank of Mexico), where he…… Continue Reading
Mexico Man Leads MPSD on Foot Pursuit Early Thursday Morning An early-morning foot pursuit in south-central Mexico lands a Mexico man behind bars. According to Mexico Public Safety, they received reports of someone rummaging through vehicles in the 1100 block of South Western just before 6 this morning (Thursday). Officers located 27 year Damon L.…… Continue Reading
