Celebrating Veterans Day
We love our veterans. For friends and family looking to celebrate, remember and honor those who served in good company in the coming weeks, check out these local events! Mexico Mexico …
The J. Marshall family gather for the official ribbon cutting, from left, Jane Graham, Melissa Chastain, John Graham, Josh Rathert, Jeannine Stathem and Jim Graham.
It's beginning to look like Christmas
Beyond the trees, sleigh bells and ornaments, a giant red ribbon is held by friends and family at J. Marshall . The gift? Mexico’s newest seasonal home decor and gift shop. Store owner …
Small businesses start experimenting with AI
The official birthdate of the internet is considered to be Jan. 1, 1983 when the Advanced Research Projects Agency Network (ARPANET), previously an exclusive network within the Defense Department and …
Local Sports
Making a run to state
Look for full district cross country results in the Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024, edition of the Mexico Ledger. To purchase photo reprints, call the Mexico Ledger office at 573-581-1111.   …
Lady Panthers end season as Class 3 runner-up
Look for a full state softball story in the Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024, edition of the Mexico Ledger. To purchase photo reprints, call the Mexico Ledger office at 573-581-1111.   …
Mexico junior Korbyn Dorsey runs with the ball in last week's regular season finale against MICDS at Hawthorne Heights in Mexico. Dorsey scored the game-winning touchdown in the 21-14 double-overtime victory Friday night at Kirksville.
LEDGER FOOTBALL ROUNDUP 11/01/2024: Mexico, Centralia advance in district play, North Callaway loses shootout
Mexico 21 Kirksville 14 in Kirksville After losing 28-13 in Week 7 at home to North Central Missouri Conference rival Kirksville, the Bulldogs (5-5) gave state No. 3 Kirksville (9-1) its first …
Centralia sophomore Jaylynn Brown celebrates with juniors Cora King (12) and Madi Johnson (2) after stranding a Blair Oaks runner in the first inning of Friday's Class 3 MSHSAA semifinal game at Killian Softball Complex in Springfield.
Centralia zeroing in on state title after 4-0 semifinal win over Blair Oaks
Centralia softball is one win away from its first state championship since 2016. Centralia vs Blair Oaks Photo Gallery The state No. 1 Lady Panthers wouldn’t even allow one run to …
Lady Coyotes take fourth in state after extra-inning loss to Stanberry
Look for a full state softball story in the Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024, edition of the Mexico Ledger. To purchase photo reprints, call the Mexico Ledger office at 573-581-1111.   …
Obituaries
Funeral Services for 63 year old David DeLozier, of Wellsville, will be 12p.m.,Saturday (11/9/2024), at Myers Funeral Home in Wellsville. Visitation will be from 10a.m. until service time. Myers …
Sandra “Sandy” Sue Qualls, 70, of Mexico, passed away on Friday, November 1, 2024, at Boone Hospital. Graveside Services will be at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 6, at Elmwood …
Debbie Hilderman, 73, of Mexico, passed away on Saturday, November 2, 2024, at Boone Hospital Center. Funeral Services will be at 3 p.m. on Thursday, November 7, at Arnold Funeral Home. …
Connie Sue Johnson Connie Sue Johnson, 86, of Mexico, passed away on Friday, November 1, 2024, at the King’s Daughters Home. Private graveside services will be at the Missouri …
Local News
Audrain Humane Society held their first Pet Pals Foster Forum to celebrate the program’s 1 year anniversary on Sunday, Oct. 13 at the Courthouse Community Room. The forum was a social for …
The following is a list of general highway maintenance work the Missouri Department of Transportation has planned in the Northeast Missouri region for the next few weeks. All road closures and …
The Mexico High School Class of 1984 celebrated their 40-year reunion during the Bulldog’s homecoming weekend. A dinner and dance was held at the Knights of Columbus Hall Saturday, Sept. 21. …
Mexico’s seventh and eighth graders recently experienced democracy in action through a mock election. Students took on the roles of voters, navigated the ballot, and got a firsthand look at the …
Local Sports
Look for a softball state championship story in the Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024, edition of the Mexico Ledger. To purchase photo reprints, call the Mexico Ledger office at 573-581-1111.   …
State No. 8 Paris had the makings for another comeback to extended its seven-run winning streak, but it didn't pan out. The Lady Coyotes lost their program's first ever state Final Four game 4-3 …
Missouri Military Academy soccer feels tuned up for districts next week. MMA vs Sunnydale Photo Gallery The reason why is because the Colonels hosted a tough opponent they had never beaten …
Friday was the last night many Bulldogs would play at Chris Hotop Field. Mexico vs Crocker Senior Night Photo Gallery So they made sure that night was special as Mexico scored a season-high …
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