Mexico Board of Education Fills Vacant Seat During Special Session The Mexico Board of Education has appointed Dr. Tom Allen to fill a vacant position created by Dustin Pascoe’s resignation last month. Dr. Thomas Allen was appointed by the board in unanimous decision during a special session tonight (Monday) at Central Office. He is a…… Continue Reading
Bulldogs Academic Team Competes in Missouri Fall Tournament
Bulldogs Academic Team Competes in Missouri Fall Tournament According to Coach Dale Schenewerk: MHS Academic Team went to Mizzou on Saturday, October 23rd for the annual Missouri Fall Tournament. Facing the best teams in the state, MHS went 5 – 5, which was good for 9th out of 24 teams. All 5 losses came against…… Continue Reading
Mexico Public Safety Investigating House Fire Thought to Have Been Set During Domestic Disturbance
Mexico Public Safety Investigating House Fire Thought to Have Been Set During Domestic Disturbance A house fire set during a domestic disturbance in Mexico early this morning (Monday) is under investigation. Mexico Public Safety responded to the 600 block of Whitley before 2am and found the fire in and around a bedroom closet. The fire…… Continue Reading
Three Mexico Lady Bulldogs Named to All-District Team
Three Mexico Lady Bulldogs Named to All-District Team Three Mexico Lady Bulldogs are on Class 3 District 6, All-District team. The announcement was made earlier this week. Making the first team for Mexico on the infield is Abbey Bellamy. On the Second Team it was Jordyn Thurman and Riley Thurman. More In Sports… Continue Reading
Chastain Named Mexico Public Schools Superintendent
Chastain Named Mexico Public Schools Superintendent The Mexico Public Schools has a new Superintendent. Melissa Chastain was appointed to the position following a unanimous vote of the school board at last night’s (Tuesday’s) meeting. Chastain was appointed Interim Superintendent in May and in a release from the board, they “believe Mrs. Chastain has very effectively…… Continue Reading
Two Arrested in Connection With Stolen Vehicles From Mexico and Callaway County
Two Arrested in Connection With Stolen Vehicles From Mexico and Callaway County Mexico Public Safety is reporting the arrest of 2 people believed to be involved in the theft of several stolen vehicles. A vehicle was reported on Friday, October 15th from the 100 block of North Jefferson in Mexico. Yesterday (Monday) another vehicle was…… Continue Reading
Mexico School Board to Review Applications for Vacant Position During Tonight’s Meeting
Mexico School Board to Review Applications for Vacant Position During Tonight’s Meeting The Mexico Board of Education will be in session tonight (Tuesday). One of the items on the agenda is an application review for a school board vacancy. The board voted to accept the resignation of former president Dustin Pascoe during a special session…… Continue Reading
Mexico Financial Institution to Build New Facility
Mexico Financial Institution to Build New Facility A new building is coming to the southwest corner of Green Boulevard and East Liberty Street in Mexico. First State Community Bank closed on the purchase of the property last week and will be building a new facility in the coming months. Plans for the new home of…… Continue Reading
SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital In Mexico Opening Drive-Thru COVID-19 Testing Site
SSM St. Mary’s Hospital In Mexico Opening Drive-Thru COVID-19 Testing Site SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital in Mexico will be opening its drive-thru COVID-19 testing site, on Monday, April 6th. The testing site will be located at the main/north entrance of the hospital off of Love and Monroe Streets, specifically 620 East Monroe. The testing…… Continue Reading
Bomb Scare At Mexico Walmart
Bomb Scare At Mexico Walmart An investigation is ongoing in Mexico after a call about a possible bomb at the Walmart last (Thursday) night. Audrain County Joint Communications received the call just before 9 from a person who stated the word Walmart then stated the words bomb, bomb and disconnected. Mexico Public Safety Department responded…… Continue Reading
