Last month, Missouri's Attorney General Eric Schmitt sent letters to school districts and public health agencies declaring that health orders issued under state health regulations were to … more

Anyone who’s been looking for electricians can tell you: Qualified ones are a rare commodity in the new-normal era and as a result, many have been backlogged in recent months.  It was … more

From the Editor’s Desk Byline: Miranda Holman Joining together to create change; MLK Celebration reflection  First of all, many will disagree with what you are about to read. Many … more

The Audrain County Health Department is once again pairing with the Mexico Area Family YMCA and the Eastern Missouri Family YMCA in Vandalia to provide COVID-19 vaccines. This time, the three … more

Protecting private property rights in Missouri was the top priority for the Missouri Cattlemen’s Association (MCA) during the 2021 legislative session. The efforts of Rep. Kent Haden (R-43) and … more

 Thanks to a new mobile app, Mighty MexMo, launched by the Mexico Area Chamber of Commerce, anyone with access to a smartphone can now peruse information from the Mexico Area Chamber of Commerce … more

The Mexico High School (MHS) academic team ended 2021 with a bang, finishing eighth at the MOQBA Fall Championship tournament. Their success at the tournament was rewarded with a bid to the 2022 … more

Audrain Agribusiness has announced activities for the 2022 AG week. The activities will begin on Saturday, Jan. 29, with a biscuit and gravy breakfast from 7 a.m. until 10 a.m. The next event will … more

At their meeting Jan. 4, Agape House of Vandalia board members strategized on reaching more potential guests. Recovery from the effects of the correctional center closures to visitors has decreased … more

Leon S. Choknacki, 78, of Fulton, sustained minor injuries in a two-vehicle accident at 5:50 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 10 on the eastbound I-70 exit ramp to US 54.  According to the Missouri State … more