Elementary school alignment is an ongoing discussion with the Mexico School Board. The topic was again brought up at a special open session last (Monday) night. Mexico Superintendent Dr. Zach Templeton says they are looking across the district to create efficiency on class size and how to best utilize space. One proposal is for McMillan…… Continue Reading
Miss Missouri Outstanding Teen Competition Underway in Mexico
The Miss Missouri Outstanding Teen competition is underway. It kicked off with a brunch yesterday (Monday) morning with an arrival brunch at the Mexico Elks Club. Miss Missouri’s Outstanding Teen Executive Director Steve Wilson commended the teen title holders for raising more than $19,000 dollars for the Children’s Miracle Network. The group included Miss Zona…… Continue Reading
One Taken To Hospital After Crash In Mexico
One person was injured after a car crash at the intersection of South Clark and Oak Lane this afternoon. [Monday] According to Mexico Public Safety, at 1:59 PM 69 year old Herman Hamilton was traveling northbound when he became dizzy due to an unrelated medical condition. He crossed the southbound lane of traffic and struck…… Continue Reading
Mexico Public Safety Seeking Information In Early Morning Robbery
Mexico Public Safety is asking for information about a robbery earlier this (Wednesday) morning. The department says it happened around 1:05 this (Wednesday) morning in the area of the 200 block of North Clark Street. An 18 year old man from Poplar Bluff said he walking from a convenience store and was approached by several…… Continue Reading
Mexico Man Arrested For Second Degree Burglary
A Mexico man is facing charges of Second Degree Robbery after an arrest Saturday night where he allegedly punched another man and took his money and other things. According to Mexico Public Safety it happened just before 2:30 Saturday morning in the 600 block of Wade Street. Police say the victim was a 55 year…… Continue Reading
Miss Missouri Outstanding Teens Compete in Mexico, Missouri in June
There will be 27 Miss Missouri Outstanding Teen contestants coming to Mexico competing for the crown the week of June 11th. Pageant week kicks off with an official brunch at the Mexico Elks Lodge. Then Tuesday, June 11th the interview portion of the competition will go through Thursday morning. Teen finals are Friday night where…… Continue Reading
Mexico Man Hits Big On Missouri Lottery
A Mexico resident is enjoying a big win after hitting all five numbers on a Show Me Cash Ticket. According to the Missouri Lottery Don Feger bought the ticket at the East Edge Express on 4787 East Liberty in Mexico, and won a 342,000 jackpot during the drawing on May 11th. Feger is no stranger…… Continue Reading
Mexico Scholarship Amount Continues To Climb
The Awards Assembly at Mexico High School this morning [Friday] included more scholarships for students than initially thought, exceeding 1 million dollars. According to Gail Lankford in the guidance office, more money came in unexpectedly raising the scholarship total to $1,012,754. This is one of the highest total scholarship amounts ever earned, and it was…… Continue Reading
Audrain Official On Administrative Leave
The Audrain County Clerk’s office confirmed today [Friday] Emergency Management Director, Steven Shaw, is on administrative leave. According to Major Brice Mesko with Mexico Public Safety, Shaw was allegedly involved in 2 disturbances that took place on Monroe street near the square on May 8th, but Shaw was not arrested. Mesko said the incident is…… Continue Reading
Congressional Candidate Renee Hoagenson to Host Meet in Greet with Audrian County Residents Friday
Candidate for Congress Renee Hoagenson will be at the Audrain County Historical Museum Complex in Mexico tomorrow (Friday) for a meet and greet with Audrain County residents. Hoagenson is a Democrat running against incumbent Republican Vicky Hartzler. Discussion will include Hoagenson’s plan for House cleaning reforms, affordable healthcare for all, and saving Medicare and Social…… Continue Reading
