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LOUIS – U.S. District Judge John A. Ross on Wednesday sentenced a man who produced and received child pornography involving three victims to 50 years in prison. After a bench trial in … more
Arrest Report 12/5 - 12/7 Shawna Elizabeth Ornt , 41, failure to register motor vehicle Mark Vincent Archambault , 62, fugitive in-state, held for Callaway County Elizabeth Ramirez , … more
The Mexico Square was packed on Saturday, Dec. 1, for the annual Holiday Christmas Parade that featured floats, fire trucks and motorcycles all decked out for the holidays. Just like any other parade … more
A Vandalia man is facing felony charges for attempting to take down an Audrain County Sheriff’s Office drone Top Gun style. Sheriff’s deputies were operating a drone over the city of … more
Longtime Mexico resident Alma Turbin-Woodward turns 100 years old tomorrow and she loves talking about her life raising kids in town. “I love Mexico,” Woodward said. … more
The Mexico City Council last week approved several expenditures including the purchase of two new vehicles for the Public Safety Department (MPSD). The council approved an expenditure of just … more
The Letters to Santa box is available for drop off in front of the Mexico Area Chamber of Commerce on the Mexico Square. Letters will make it to Santa and The Ledger and will be printed in the Dec. … more
Scott Lee Horton , 47, possession of a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia Christopher Daniel Brickey , 18, armed criminal action, first degree murder Jessica N Reynolds … more
The city of Mexico Clerk's office has reported that current Mayor Vicki Briggs has filed for re-election. Filing opened this morning and will continue until Dec. 26 for both the city and Mexico … more
Two people have been arrested and charged with the murder of a Vandalia man. Christopher D. Brickey, 18, Laddonia, has been arrested and charged with armed criminal action and first-degree … more
About 40 local runners and walkers were able to overcome the slumber of Thanksgiving to participate in the annual Too Much Turkey post Thanksgiving 5K, on Friday, Nov. 24. The race started at 8 … more
Children at Hawthorne Elementary School got some hands-on learning about electricity from some professionals. Fourth graders in the classes of teachers Gyda Hooker and Mendie Tutt at the school … more
Mexico Public Schools has sent out surveys to students, staff, and parents about the district’s climate and culture and all three groups had different feelings. The survey asked several … more
Elisha Dawn Hopkins , 41, driving while revoked or suspended Ryan Dean Breden , 41, obstructing government operations, first-degree property damage Jonathan Whitney Veazey , 29, operating a … more
The Audrain County Sheriff’s Department is saying they’ve identified persons of interest but have not said any arrests have been made. The department released a statement late … more
A presentation of Quilts of Valor was made to thank four Veterans for their service to our country at Friendship Baptist Church on Nov 21.   Joyce Lowry, Family and Friends of Veterans … more
Leslie Meyer, R- eastern Audrain County, is formally announcing her re-election campaign to the position of Audrain County Eastern District Commissioner. She has held the title of associate … more
Mexico Public Schools has released early assessment data that shows there have been great improvements in reading and math scores among K through eighth graders but much more work is needed. … more
Hart Career Center Director Chris Denham says the investments the public has made in the school are paying off for the local economy and programs are growing. Denham gave an update about where … more
Despite some objections, the Mexico Public Schools Board of Education (BOE) will start collecting data from exit interviews of employees. The BOE voted 5-2 in favor of the idea with Board … more
The city of Mexico got some good news last week for the city’s future development. Mexico Economic Development Director Amy O’Brien told council members at their regular meeting on … more
The annual Magic Tree lighting ceremony was held on Wednesday, Nov. 22 (Thanksgiving Eve) on the Mexico Square. more
Arrest Report 11/23 - 11/27 Nathan Leroy Drissel , 36, first-degree trespassing Jason W. Moss , 41, fugitive in-state, held for Randolph County Lester Keth Fehling , 40, fourth-degree … more
The weather was quite volatile throughout the 2023 growing season but overall the harvest season has been pretty smooth. “That’s what we needed was some good sunny, dry days with a … more
Agronomists from the University of Missouri are warning corn and soybean producers about two new diseases to be on the lookout for. Agronomist Rusty Lee, who is based out of the Montgomery … more
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