Mexico High School principal Brad Ellebracht was recently recognized for his work.
Mexico principal Ellebracht selected for Administrator of the Year Award
Brad Ellebracht, Mexico High School (MHS) principal, has been selected as the Eastern MO National Speech and Debate (NSDA) High School Administrator of the Year. The NSDA recognizes an outstanding …
ACHD hosts Farm Safety Lunch & Learn
The Audrain County Health Department hosted a Farm Safety Lunch & Learn on March 20 at the Audrain County 4-H Center. Guest speakers: Josh Stilley, MD, Emergency Medicine, MU Health Care; …
MPSD searching for suspects
On Friday, March 22, at approximately 2:54 a.m., an alert resident reported suspicious activity in the south-central part of Mexico. Responding officers located and attempted to detain five to seven …
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Centralia sophomore Kenedee Moss runs at the 2023 MSHSAA Track and Field Championships in Jefferson City.
TRACK ROUNDUP: Centralia, CR-6, Van-Far, Paris, North Callaway, MMA begin seasons
Centralia piles on wins to start season in Monroe City The victories came often for Centralia track and field on Thursday night. In the teams’ first meet of the season, Centralia won …
Mexico senior DJ Long rises for a layup in the Norm Stewart Classic at Mizzou Arena this season. Long was considered to be among the state's best as he made the all-state team for the first time in his career.
Mexico’s Long finishes high school career with first all-state selection
DJ Long will go down in Mexico boys basketball history as one of its best. After making the North Central Missouri Conference team and being named the Class 4 District 8 player of the year, the …
The Mexico girls wrestling team earned several academic postseason honors, including the National Wrestling Coaches Association High School Scholar All American Award that was presented to, from left, sophomore Abby Bowen and seniors Abbie Seibert and Katie Bowen. The criteria is a 3.5 GPA for the semester or that is accumulative and being a varsity letterman. The Bowen sisters also were academic all-state after having the same GPA requirements and qualifying for the state tournament.
Mexico girls wrestling in state record books
It has been four years for Mexico girls wrestling, but it has garnered plenty of attention. The Lady Bulldogs had some records in the Missouri State High School Activities Association books …
North Callaway senior Isiah Craighead sits with his family during his signing ceremony on Thursday at the high school to compete in track and field for William Woods University in Fulton.
North Callaway’s Craighead signs with William Woods track and field
Isiah Craighead is throwing his name in the ring at the college level. The North Callaway senior signed with William Woods University track and field in Fulton and made his plans known on …
Lady Bulldogs lose 4-2 to Wright City after big 2nd half
The rain just kept falling on Monday, and the goals kept coming for Wright City. The Mexico girls lost to their district foe 4-2 after allowing four second-half goals to Paige Kirn. The Lady …
Obituaries
John R. Bell, II 44, Centralia, passed away Mon., March 25, 2024, at the University of Missouri Hospital & Clinics. He was born August 19, 1979, in Columbia, the son of the late John R. Bell and …
Sandra Jean Penn, 73, of Mexico, passed away on Mon., March 25, 2024, at the Stonebridge Oak Tree Villas in Jefferson City. Funeral Services will be at 1 p.m. on Sat., March 30, at the First …
Shelia Sublett, 67, Harrisburg, passed away Sun., March 24, 2024, at her home surrounded by her family. She was born June 25, 1956, in West Plains, the daughter of the late Bobby and Donna (Phelps) …
Millie Ann Gish, 87, of Mexico, passed away on Thurs., March 21, 2024, at the home of her daughter. Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. on Fri., March 29, 2024, at Arnold Funeral Home. …
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The 40 th  annual Mark Twain Lake Antique Show and Sale was held Saturday, March 23, boasting about 40 premium dealers. Featuring top-notch antiques, the show featured a cross section of …
The Mexico City Council met at its regularly scheduled meeting on Monday, March 11. At the top of the meeting, retiring Parks and Recreation director Chad Shoemaker gave a presentation about all of …
The City of Mexico’s Annual Spring Cleanup is just around the corner and city officials stress that city residents be aware that guidelines will be strictly enforced in order for certain items …
A perennial favorite is marking a milestone this year. That favorite, the Mark Twain Lake Antique Show and Sale - will host its 40th annual event. That’s a substantial run for anything, …
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The speed was much different from the morning on Saturday. Sure, temperatures warmed up after Mexico’s 2-0 win against Battle during the Chris Hotop Classic, but the Lady Bulldogs’ …
The Mexico girls froze the Battle offense. The Lady Bulldogs didn't allow Battle to take a single shot this morning during a game in the 30s, winning 2-0 to advance to the championship game of …
It felt like Mexico was in this situation before. Mexico vs Eldon Photo Gallery For the second straight year, the Bulldogs played Eldon in Mexico with cold and rainy conditions and added to …
The Mexico Bulldogs didn't let the early deficit and cold bother them on Friday. Eldon took a 5-0 lead after two and a half innings, but Mexico gradually battled back at home to win 6-5 in eight …
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