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C&A Honey is a local apiary owned by Cody and Arica Walker. They sell raw, flavored honey and creamed honey treats at the Mexico Farmers Market.
April showers couldn’t stop the Farmers Market
Jennifer Fowler, right, director of transportation for Mexico Public Schools, chats with Mike Scoggins, left, lead mechanic in the bus garage, and assistant mechanic Tyler Walton, both of whom are bus drivers for the district, which will hold a Test Drive a Bus event from 9 a.m. to noon April 12 at Mexico High School.
Wheels go round and round: District looking for bus drivers
The Bulldogs Booster Club
Bulldogs Booster Club brings the heat
Bulldogs fans dressed in their very best Bulldog swag swarmed the Knights of Columbus Friday night, lured by the promise of ribeyes and smoked pork chops. The Bulldogs Booster Club covered its …
Joseph Balvanz and his children, Garrison and Lillymay, play Pictionary Saturday at the Audrain County Shelter Resource Coalition’s latest fundraiser, Pixels for a Purpose, which sought to bring awareness to a younger demographic.
Organization helps homeless people with transitional housing
By Don Munsch Editor Homelessness is not just a problem of big cities - it can affect small towns and cities.  Mexico is no exception. Ra’Vae Moore, executive director of …
Mexico Farmers Market opening weekend
The 27th season of the Mexico Farmers Market officially began April 5 . Vendors in attendance included: S&M Produce  The Squaking Hog The Wright Homestead …
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Community R-6 junior Cooper Rohan putts during a match with Atlanta on April 3 on Arthur Hills in Mexico with freshman Ezra Johnson in the background. They returned to play Arthur Hills the next day for the MMA Invitational.
GOLF ROUNDUP: Van-Far, MMA pick up wins at MMA Invitational
Mexico junior Alexandra Terry clears the bar in the pole vault during a meet last season.
Thunderbird Early Invite Track Results
North Callaway junior Carson Bassett follows through on a swing during an earlier home game this season.
North Callaway
North Callaway moves to 7-0 after two 10+ run games
Mexico senior Cooper Bledsoe executes a sacrifice bunt against Lutheran St. Charles on Wednesday in Mexico.
Mexico
Mexico leaves too many on in 5-4 eight-inning loss to Lutheran St. Charles
Mexico
Bulldogs losing streak at four after 5-4 extra-inning loss to Lutheran St. Charles
Mexico freshman Scottie Smith converges kicks with Marshall's Taylor Fann on Tuesday on Chris Hotop Field in Mexico.
Mexico girls tough stretch extended with 4-0 loss to conference foe Marshall
It didn't get much easier for the Mexico girls on Tuesday. The Lady Bulldogs lost their third straight game and were shut out for the second straight game when they lost 4-0 to North Central …
Mexico senior Sam Ryan fields a ground ball after charging in from third base against Moberly on Monday in Mexico. The Bulldogs fell short 2-1 against Class 4 No. 1 Moberly.
Both sides strong in Mexico’s 2-1 loss to state No. 1 Moberly
Mexico had its chances to win. Mexico vs Moberly Photo Gallery The Bulldogs lost their third straight conference game on Monday but gave district foe and Class 4 No. 1 Moberly a tightly …
Missouri Military Academy senior Avin Hernandez was with his family, coaches and teammates on Thursday when he signed to play soccer for Drury University in Springfield.
Mexico native, MMA cadet Hernandez matures into Drury soccer player
Avin Hernandez knows how to use his head. Avin Hernandez College Signing Photo Gallery In soccer, that could simply mean executing a header but means so much more when it comes to the …
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Mexico junior high boys track wins in first time out
In their first meet of the season, the Mexico Middle School boys were winners. The Bulldogs won the Westran Middle School Relays in Huntsville on Monday while beating out 14 other schools, …
Lady Bulldogs shut out by Marshall 4-0 at home
The Mexico girls were shut out for the second straight game. The Lady Bulldogs played its second straight North Central Missouri Conference opponent following an 8-0 loss last night at Hannibal …
Obituaries
Dennis Kerr Azdell, 70, of Mexico, passed away on Tuesday, April 9, 2025, at University Hospital in Columbia. Funeral Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, April 12, at Bethel Presbyterian Church. …
Jerry Wayne Wyss
Jerry Wayne Wyss, 74 of Mexico died Tuesday, April 8, 2025, at the Missouri Veterans Home in Mexico. Family and friends are invited to Jerry’s Life Celebration Service 11 a.m. Monday, …
Thomas “Tom” Irven Horton
Thomas “Tom” Irven Horton, 77, of Auxvasse, passed away on Tuesday, April 8, 2025, at Harry S. Truman Veterans Hospital in Columbia. Funeral services will be held at 6 p.m. on …
A Mass of Christian Burial for David Welschmeyer, 73, of Martinsburg, will be held at 10 a.m., April 11 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Martinsburg. Visitation will be April 12, from 5-7 p.m. at St. …

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William Leon Dempsey and his family joined residents and staff for cake in the Missouri Veterans Home of Mexico cafeteria.
William “Leon” Dempsey was recognized at the Missouri Veterans Home, surrounded by family and friends old and new, as the March 2025 Veteran Spotlight. With him were Dempsey’s three …
Left to right: President of the Little Dixie Shrine Club Larry Brandow, Director of the PreSchool Linda Huffmann and Grand Knight of Council 3760 Bryan Maxwell.
On March 20, the Knights of Columbus Council 3760 and the Little Dixie Shrine Club held their annual social gathering  at the KC hall in Mexico. Linda Huffmann, the director of the Children's …
A fire caused by unattended burning of trash damaged a detached garage and lawn care equipment Monday at a Mexico home. No injuries were reported. Little Dixie Fire Protection District …
A Mexico man pleaded guilty to and received  a prison sentence for multiple sex charges and possession of child pornography, according to a news release from the Audrain County Prosecuting …

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Many Thunderbirds were back on the court on Friday. Past North Callaway High School boys basketball players, including some from this past season, participated in an alumni game. They split into …
The Mexico boys tennis team earned its first dual victory of the season on Monday at home.
5-4 Season Record 1-4 Individual Results Boston Davolt 0-2 (2-6, 2-6) Brixton Goerne 2-0 (6-3, 7-5) Carter Blackburn 1-2 (6-2, 4-6, 8-10) Skylar Shaw 0-2 (3-6, …
Centralia junior Rex Bryson stands on the podium after finishing third at the National High School Coaches Association Wrestling Nationals tournament over three days during the March 28 weekend in Virginia Beach, Virginia.
After winning his first career wrestling state title for Centralia this year, Rex Bryson wasn’t done. The 165-pound state champion Bryson finished third at the National High School Coaches …
Austin Maxwell and Mexico came close to victory on Monday at home. It still wasn't quite enough as the Bulldogs lost 2-1 to North Central Missouri Conference and district foe Moberly (9-2, 3-0 …

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First goal of the game happened on this free kick from Emily Moppin. Another long kick of hers preceded the rebound game-winning by Brenda Matuz in the second overtime period.

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