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A Mexico man was arrested Wednesday afternoon for his alleged involvement in a burglary that occurred the previous night.
Jeremy A. Bell, 31, was arrested and charged with resisting arrest, …
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By Ledger Staff
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7/2/26
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There is a need for affordable housing in Mexico.
The City of Mexico approved a resolution authorizing a $50,000 contribution from the fiscal year 2026-27 budget to support sanitary sewer …
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By Sky Kauffman, Staff Writer
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7/2/26
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The week ahead is filled with numerous Independence Day celebrations.
Thursday
Mexico Activity and Nutrition Center BBQ Lunch
The Mexico Activity and Nutrition Center will host a …
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7/2/26
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A survey approved by the City of Mexico will help speed up the design phase of the Mexico City Hall and Mexico Public Safety Department facilities project at the former Audrain Medical Cancer Center.
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7/2/26
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The Little Dixie Fire Protection District has denied the allegations of whistleblower retaliation and wrongful termination of former Little Dixie Fire Chief Eric Hartman.
The lawsuit alleges two …
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By Ledger Staff
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7/1/26
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A Mexico man was arrested for his alleged involvement in a stabbing Monday morning that injured one man who was airlifted to the hospital.
Darrell Robert Smith, 42, of Mexico, is charged with …
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By Ledger Staff
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6/30/26
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A Benton City man was arrested for his alleged involvement in a Sunday stabbing that injured three people, including one who had to be transported to the hospital.
Robert Herman LeCoque, 37, of …
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By Ledger Staff
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6/29/26
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Altrusa International of Mexico, Missouri, Inc. met on May 28 at noon at The Oaks for their program meeting. The meeting was called to order by Co-President Jackie Vaughn followed by the Pledge of …
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6/29/26
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Dylan Kenneth Beck, 23– third-degree domestic assault
Lashae Da'Man Caldwell, 30– third-degree assault
Julia Marie Camp, 33– stealing less than $150 - no prior stealing offenses, …
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6/29/26
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Summer is here. School is out, routines loosen up, and many children have more time with phones, tablets, gaming systems, and computers. Those devices can be useful, entertaining, and educational. …
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By Jacob Shellabarger, Audrain County Prosecuting Attorney
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6/27/26
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The Mexico School District's reading and math scores continue to grow.
At the June 16 Board of Education meeting, Assistant Superintendent Julie Lower provided updates on the new elementary math …
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By Sky Kauffman, Staff Writer
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6/26/26
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It has been a challenging season for public school funding.
At the June 16 meeting, the Mexico School District Board of Education approved the fiscal year 2026-27 budget.
This year’s …
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Sky Kauffman, Staff Writer
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6/25/26
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MFA Oil Company has raised $100,000 for Feeding Missouri, helping support hunger-relief efforts for families across the state.
The donation was announced during MFA Oil’s 12th Annual Charity …
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6/25/26
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The winners of The Mexico Ledger’s Father’s Day Photo Contest, sponsored by Robinson Heating & Air LLC, have been announced. There were a lot of great entries.
First place goes to Sadie …
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6/24/26
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Making a difference in one’s community – one’s world – can take on many forms. And the results of those good deeds touch many in the here and now, while forming a lasting legacy that touches …
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By Sky Kauffman, Staff Writer
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6/24/26
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Two Mexico residents were arrested Wednesday night in Callaway County after a traffic stop recovered 10 pounds of methamphetamine.
Louetta Dorsey, 43, of Mexico, was charged with two felonies …
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6/19/26
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Nominations and voting for the 2026 Best of Audrain Awards are open and allow participants to submit their favorite local businesses and individuals for consideration in each category.
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6/19/26
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Since its inception in 2001, the City of Mexico has been part of the East Central Drug Task Force.
At the June 8 Mexico City Council meeting, the city signed a memorandum of understanding to …
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6/19/26
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Missouri Military Academy hosted the 2026 Missouri Junior Cadet Leadership Challenge from May 27-31, welcoming hundreds of Army JROTC cadets from across the state, including 12 MMA cadets, for a week …
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6/18/26
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Cities across Missouri are extending the hours of alcohol sales during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, but not all will participate to the full extent allowed by law.
A new city ordinance that allows …
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By Sky Kauffman, Staff Writer
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6/17/26
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High School
Seniors
Principal’s Honor Roll — Jocelyn Curtis, Matthew Utterback
A Honor Roll — Lane Carter, Adriana Woodson, Peyton Beamer, Kyler Swaim, Cameron Delozier, Peyton …
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6/17/26
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The Mexico Public Safety Department is seeking information regarding a truck theft.
A white 2007 Chevrolet Silverado was reported stolen from a property in the 1400 block of Paris Road at …
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6/15/26
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Miss Missouri 2026 will barely have time to soak in her win before the real work starts.
Tabitha Crain was crowned as Miss Missouri Saturday night in Mexico at the 56th Miss Missouri pageant, …
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By Sky Kauffman, Staff Writer
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6/14/26
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“Visibility is incredible, but impact is meaningful.”
The last words Anna Hall spoke were said with intense conviction during her final on-stage question. On Friday night, she was crowned …
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By Sky Kauffman, Staff Writer
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6/13/26
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Everything you hear on stage at the Miss Missouri pageant is on a laptop controlled by Bill Wolfe.
Wolfe spends every show perched in the tech booth behind the bleachers in the Missouri Military …
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By Sky Kauffman, Staff Writer
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6/12/26
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