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Saturday’s Derby Jam was a team effort.
The Mexico Elks 919 hosted a Derby Jam fundraiser with the Central Missouri Veterans Monument to raise money for the monument.
Jeannie Morris of …
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By Sky Strauss, Staff Writer
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5/6/26
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In December, Presser Arts Center and Mexico High School will join forces to produce a fully staged, collaborative community theatre production of Disney’s Frozen the Musical. The entire community …
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5/6/26
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A 17-year-old Vandalia boy died in a head-on collision on Highway 54 on Monday.
The 17-year-old passenger was pronounced dead at the hospital at 8:46 p.m. by Dr. S. Thomas, and the driver, a …
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5/5/26
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Central Bank of Boone County promoted Dawn Shellabarger, of Mexico, to Senior Vice President, Regional Lending Director.
In this role, she will oversee lending operations across CBBC’s …
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5/4/26
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Altrusa International of Mexico, Missouri, Inc. met on April 23 at The Oaks for their program meeting. The meeting was called to order by Co-President Gina Raines followed by the Pledge of …
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5/4/26
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Terrell O'Neil Hoffman, 55– resisting/interfering with an arrest for a felony, abuse of an elderly, disabled or vulnerable person, fourth-degree domestic assault - first or second offense and …
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5/3/26
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The Senate approved $48.7 billion worth of budget bills during debate April 22.
The budget faced staunch opposition from Democrats and questioning from some Republicans over the nine-hour span …
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Jackson Cooper and Hailey Sanford, Missouri News Network
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5/3/26
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Missouri Military Academy middle school and high school cadets were invited to participate in the 2026 STEM Day at the Missouri Capitol on April 9.
Each year, this signature event brings …
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5/2/26
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FFA students traveled to Columbia for the 98th State convention that was held at the Mizzou Arena April 15-17. On April 17, a total of 1,145 students from across the state received a state degree, …
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5/1/26
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Lane Carter of the Audrain County R-VI FFA Chapter was named 2026-2027 State FFA 1st Vice President during the 98th Missouri FFA Convention. His parents are Leslie Carter and the late Allan Carter. …
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5/1/26
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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 Strauss, Staff Writer
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5/1/26
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Hawthorne Elementary hosted “Get Ready for Summer,” a community event that was meant for parents, just as much as it was for students on April 22.
“We just wanted to have something to …
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By Sky Strauss, Staff Writer
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4/30/26
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The second annual Mexico FFA Truck and Tractor Pull is right around the corner.
Mexico FFA will host its Truck and Tractor Pull fundraiser Saturday at the 4-H Center track. Gates open at 10 …
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By Sky Strauss, Staff Writer
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4/30/26
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A 29-year-old Mexico man was rescued from his apartment during a fire that caused significant damage Sunday evening.
The man was transported by Audrain Ambulance District to University Hospital …
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4/29/26
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Missouri residents will be asked to vote on eliminating the state’s individual income tax this fall.
After months of discussions and rewritings, the House of Representatives voted 95-59 April …
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By Kennedy Voss, Missouri News Network
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4/29/26
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For the second year in a row, Audrain County was awarded a Blue Shield designation.
Communities with a Blue Shield designation are eligible to receive reimbursement grants for the purchase of …
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By Sky Strauss, Staff Writer
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4/29/26
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Lawmakers staked out familiar stances April 16 on the effort to eliminate the state’s income tax after the Senate’s late-night approval.
House Joint Resolution 173 & 174, passed after …
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By Anika Austvold and Kennedy Voss, Missouri News Network
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4/26/26
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MFA Incorporated (MFA), a farmer‑owned agricultural cooperative serving producers across Missouri, announced it has entered into an agreement to acquire four Missouri grain elevators from ADM, …
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4/26/26
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If you recently purchased your first home, congrats on your accomplishment! You’ve no doubt realized that all that extra space comes with extra maintenance – and if you’re used to renting, …
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4/25/26
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Community leadership and education came together this month as participants in the Mexico Area Chamber of Commerce Leadership Mexico program spent a full day learning across two local institutions.
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4/24/26
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The Missouri FFA Association has selected freshmen Hailey Schmidt as members of the 2026 All-State FFA Choir. Schmidt is a member of the Audrain County R-VI FFA Chapter at Community R-VI High School. …
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4/24/26
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Saturday is the Drug Enforcement Administration’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day.
The Audrain County Coalition on Reducing Drugs and the Drug Enforcement Administration will collect …
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4/23/26
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Elementary families laced up their shoes and headed to Green Estates Park for the annual “Raindrop Romp,” a family fun run hosted by the district’s elementary physical education teachers.
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4/23/26
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City of Mexico proceeds with compensation study, city hall renovations
Council salary Speaking of compensation, Bruce Slagle, city manager, presented Mexico City Council members with their …
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By Sky Strauss, Staff Writer
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4/23/26
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Helping Hands Community Resource Center announced the opening of a new boutique located at 626 E Summit, Suite G in Mexico.
This new initiative is designed to support the organization’s free …
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4/23/26
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