Audrain County Unofficial Election Results From 4/4/23 Audrain County voters make their voices known on sales tax on marijuana and a tax increase for the Audrain Ambulance District. In unofficial results, the 3 percent sales tax on marijuana purchases and related merchandise passed in Audrain County and the cities of Mexico, Laddonia, Martinsburg, Farber, and…… Continue Reading
Counterfeit Bills Circulating In Mexico
Counterfeit Bills Circulating In Mexico Mexico Public Safety is making people aware of a scam in the Mexico area. The department has received several reports of counterfeit one hundred dollar bills that pass the security marker check, but are obviously printed on plain paper. The counterfeiters have tried to make the bills look aged by…… Continue Reading
Consulting Firm Chosen for Hospital Feasibility Study
Consulting Firm Chosen for Hospital Feasibility Study The Government Hospital Coalition Committee is choosing a consulting firm to address community healthcare options. The committee, made up of Audrain County Presiding Commissioner Alan Winders, Audrain County Health Department CEO Craig Brace and Mexico City Manager Bruce Slagle, received two proposals for a feasibility study. FORVIS LLP…… Continue Reading
Mexico City Council Meets Tonight
Mexico City Council Meets Tonight The Mexico City Council meets in regular session tonight (Monday) at City Hall. On the agenda, they’re expected to dispose of excess property on Eastholm, disburse Tourism Tax funds, and approve using ARPA funding for the Healthcare Market Assessment and Financial Feasibility Study. The contract for the 2023 crack and…… Continue Reading
Mexico Man Arrested for Alleged Drug Trafficking
Mexico Man Arrested for Alleged Drug Trafficking A 37-year-old Mexico man is behind bars awaiting formal charges for distribution of controlled substances. According to the Audrain County Sheriff’s Office, Garey D. Reeves was a passenger in a vehicle stopped for a traffic violation in Mexico yesterday afternoon (Wednesday). Reeves was in possession of distribution amounts…… Continue Reading
Former Eugene Field PE Teacher Loses Lawsuit Against Mexico School District
Former Eugene Field PE Teacher Loses Lawsuit Against Mexico School District Katrina Dukes, former PE teacher at Eugene Field Elementary School in Mexico has lost her lawsuit against the school district. According to online court records a judgement was entered yesterday (Wednesday) in favor of Mexico Public Schools. Dukes had sued the district, claiming she…… Continue Reading
Mexico School Board Discusses Budget and Salaries at Regular Meeting
Mexico School Board Discusses Budget and Salaries at Regular Meeting The Mexico School District Board of Education meets in regular session tonight (Tuesday) and hears a number of presentations. Justin Hagedorn addressed the board, representing the Rush Hill Community Church and Group Workcamps to request board approval to rent the Mexico High School campus for…… Continue Reading
2023-24 Budget is a Topic of Mexico Board of Education Agenda
2023-24 Budget is a Topic of Mexico Board of Education Agenda The Mexico Board of Education meets in regular session tonight at the district’s central office, 2101 Lakeview Road. Some of the items on the agenda include discussion of the 2023-24 budget, a proposal from the Community Teacher’s Association on salaries, and approval of rehiring…… Continue Reading
MHS Speech Team Competes In NSDA District Tournament
MHS Speech Team Competes In NSDA District Tournament Members of the Mexico High School Speech Team compete in Ladue over the weekend. They were competing in the National Speech and Debate Association in District action. For the first time in school history, the entire team advanced into the semifinals. Sophomore Jyllian Whitworth and freshman Samantha…… Continue Reading
Possible Body of Brandon Spears Found
Possible Body of Brandon Spears Found The body of what is presumed to be that of 43-year-old Brandon Spears was found early Sunday afternoon by a homeowner in the Fairground/Lakeview Road area in Mexico. The location is near where Spears was last seen on December 23rd. The person had apparently tried to take shelter in…… Continue Reading
