The City of Centralia’s Board of Alderman’s office held a special meeting Thursday to discuss establishing relationships with entities that can help keep things running in the … more

The City of Farber voted to pass an ordinance last week at the Board of Alderman meeting that would allow it to raise the price of pickups for residential solid waste. Barbara Straube, the … more

The District No. 59 school board approved the 2023 fiscal year budget at just over $33 million Tuesday night. All told, $11,350,160 will come from the general find, $17,085,770 out of the … more

It seems like almost a year ago, 4th of July was upon us, and everyone was celebrating the nation’s birthday with fireworks, food and revelry. Well, actually it was almost a year ago and … more

It was a whirlwind of activity and a plethora of emotions that guided Mexico’s Callie Cox through a year of carrying the crown of Miss Missouri. The 2021 winner relinquished her title this … more

Audrain County 911 emergency services director Amanda Crewse announced recently the entity now has the ability to receive 911 text messages through certain carriers. “This has been a long … more

MEXICO, Mo. — When the new corporate owners of two rural hospitals suddenly announced they would stop admitting patients one Friday in March, Kayla Schudel, a nurse, stood resolute in the … more

The Graf and Sons Car Show once again went off without a hitch and even got a respite from the recent wave of blistering temperatures on a pitch perfect Saturday at the Mexico Elks … more

 If one could measure the 2022 Miss Missouri pageant in comparison to an exercise facility, the 24 contestants would bring more power than all the free weight or cardio machines combined. At … more

Alan Dale has assumed the post as the new managing editor of The Mexico Ledger. Dale arrives back in the Midwest after working as a sports editor at a Houston, Texas-area daily. He has had stints … more