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A Mexico man crashed his motorcycle while trying to avoid a deer on Highway FF early Wednesday morning.
The 23-year-old motorcyclist sustained moderate injuries and was transported to University …
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7/22/26
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A Fulton man was ejected from his motorcycle in a crash that occurred on Highway 54 in Audrain County on Tuesday.
The 36-year-old motorcyclist sustained serious injuries and was transported by …
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7/22/26
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The State of Missouri has officially designated Missouri Military Academy as the Official Military Academy of the State of Missouri. The designation originated in House Bill 2307, was incorporated …
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7/22/26
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Teagan Sowers is the queen so nice, they crowned her twice.
One month before the 18 year old from Centralia was crowned queen of the Audrain County Youth Fair, Sowers served as queen of …
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By Sky Kauffman, Staff Writer
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7/22/26
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A Mexico man was sentenced to 10 years in prison for four felony sex crimes involving two female victims that occurred in Mexico in May and October 2020.
Demontrez Watson, 20, of Mexico, was …
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By Ledger Staff
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7/21/26
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A vehicle fire was extinguished by the Mexico Public Safety Department on Saturday evening.
Police say no one was injured, but the engine compartment sustained significant fire damage.
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7/20/26
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The Mexico Public Safety Department is seeking information regarding a shooting that occurred Sunday night.
Police say no injuries were reported as a result of this incident.
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7/20/26
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Soon after the crash that killed her son and his family, Cecilia Williams found herself in Jefferson City lobbying for a bill that would hold drunken drivers responsible for children left without a parent after an accident.
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By Leore Tal, Columbia Missourian
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7/20/26
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Many egg producers are going through a tough time as prices have decreased sharply over the past year. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, a dozen Grade A large eggs cost consumers …
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By Misbahul Haque, Missouri News Network
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7/19/26
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Lois Brace has been a driving force behind Presser Arts Center’s successes for nearly 20 years.
Now, as her second decade serving as Presser Arts Center’s executive director comes to a …
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By Sky Kauffman, Staff Writer
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7/17/26
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Missouri’s trucking and freight shipping industry has made massive expansions in the last decade, and with that comes the need for more parking for the large vehicles driving the growth.
In …
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By Sam Jackson, Missouri News Network
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7/17/26
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Audrain County’s feral cat population cannot be controlled by simply not feeding strays or shooing them away.
Instead, the Audrain Humane Society will soon be implementing a …
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7/16/26
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The Moberly Area Community College has recognized the outstanding academic achievements of its students for the spring 2026 semester. A total of 325 students have achieved a perfect 4.00 grade point …
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7/16/26
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PSB Bank announced the successful completion of its operational merger with Bank Star on July 11, with PSB Bank serving as the surviving institution.
The conversion represents the final phase of …
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7/16/26
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On July 8, 1775, Colonel John Nixon read the Declaration of Independence to a crowd in Philadelphia. In honor of that moment, David Maupin, who was dressed as General George Washington, did the same …
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By Sky Kauffman, Staff Writer
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7/15/26
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Audrain County Associate Commissioner Leslie Meyer has been appointed chair of the Missouri Association of Counties’ Agriculture and Environment Committee for the 2026-2027 term.
“I am …
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7/15/26
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Altrusa International of Mexico met on June 25 at The Oaks for its program meeting.
The meeting was called to order by Copresident Tiffani Maxwell followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. …
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7/11/26
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Friends and Family of Veterans Support Group presented a Quilt of Valor to honor retired Marine Captain Kenneth Davidson during the Celebration of America’s 250th Anniversary held at the Missouri …
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7/10/26
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The Laddonia Athletic Association hosted the city’s annual 4th of July celebration Saturday — carrying on a tradition that has lasted 74 years.
Jeremy Fendrick, president of the athletic …
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7/9/26
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The barber shop is more than just a place for haircuts.
For Tyronn Lue, the barber shop is a hub where young men can come to learn everything from life to sports, which is why it was so …
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By Sky Kauffman, Staff Writer
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7/9/26
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Audrain County Health Department Administrator/CEO Craig Brace announced recently the promotion of Outreach Nurse Jennie Beamer, RN, BSN to the role of Communicable Disease Nurse for the department.
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7/9/26
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Structural concerns forced Audrain County to expedite the demolition of the former Picton Furniture building.
The demolition of 117 E. Monroe St., a property owned by the county, started …
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By Sky Kauffman, Staff Writer
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7/8/26
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The Mexico Public Safety Department extinguished a fire near Fairground Road on Saturday afternoon.
There were no injuries reported and the fire was extinguished before any personal property was …
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7/7/26
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Independent Stave Company of New Florence donated $2,053 to Audrain Emergency Communications LLC to support its continued effort to keep Missouri connected in case of an emergency situation.
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7/3/26
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Superintendent Natalie Gibson is looking for new ways to reduce the cost of school meals for families, staff members and the district as a whole.
At its June 18 meeting, the Van-Far School …
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By Sky Kauffman, Staff Writer
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7/3/26
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