A Mexico man was arrested at 9:20 this morning [Friday] on suspicion of burglary, domestic assault and property damage. According to a probable cause statement, 22 year old Elliot Kitson called his ex-girlfriend and directed her to open the back door. When she refused, he allegedly kicked it in before entering her bedroom and striking…… Continue Reading
Special Olympics Take Place in Mexico This Week
The Special Olympics of Missouri is holding their annual sports camp at the Missouri Military Academy this week. Individuals with intellectual disabilities attend the camp to learn the basics of sports such as tennis, golf and flag football. Some athletes are attending the camp before their trip to the U.S. Games in Seattle next week.…… Continue Reading
Stolen Moped, Foot Pursuit, Two Arrests in Mexico
A foot chase, and two arrests are made in Mexico after a report of a stolen moped. According to Mexico Public Safety it happened yesterday (Monday) morning around 8:30 in the 1600 block of North Olive. Officers say they learned a moped had been stolen from a shed during the overnight hours. The investigation led…… Continue Reading
Two Arrested For Child Abuse In Mexico
Two Mexico residents were arrested on numerous charges following a child abuse investigation by Mexico Public Safety and the Children’s Division. According to a probable cause statement, 32 year old Amparo Sophia Marshall, and her live in boyfriend 23 year old Omar Sykes were taken into custody after officials found marks that consisted of bruising…… Continue Reading
Little Dixie Responds to Two Fires on Wednesday
Little Dixie is reporting two fires from yesterday (Wednesday). The first was around 1:42 yesterday (Wednesday) afternoon on Highway 22 from Thompson to Centralia. It was a natural cover fire that originated from a passing train starting grass on fire and spreading. It was quickly put out and no injuries or other damage was reported.…… Continue Reading
Mexico School District Looking at Elementary School Alignment
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
