No one who has lived in Mexico – we’re referring to the country here – or traveled through Mexico understands why there’s such a fuss over “Taco Tuesday.” Tortillas folded over a few … more

Year in School: Junior. Parents’ Names: Steven and Deborah Haag. High School Activities: Football, Wrestling, Baseball, Youth and Government, National Honor Society, Chamber … more

Year in School: Senior. Parents’ Names: Aaron and Lori Harlan. High School Activities: Symphonic Band, Jazz Band, Chamber Choir, Academic Team (captain), MHS Boys Tennis. … more

Laddonia’s mayoral candidates are both familiar faces in the community. They are both currently serving on the town’s Board of Aldermen. And both own local businesses. Glenn Jensen and Gary … more

The Mexico City Council gave final approval on an increase in residential sanitation services beginning on April 1. As a result of the decision, the base monthly rate will go from $12.13 to … more

Outside of a few annual events hosted at the site, Laddonia’s city park does not draw much traffic. But that could change in three or four weeks. The city took advantage of a matching program … more

What’s happening with "the old Ledger building?" That’s been a common question over recent months. Westplex Media Group, which now owns The Mexico Ledger, purchased the newspaper in September … more

“I am really looking forward to this opportunity and getting to work with the Mexico School District.” Those are the words from incoming Eugene Fields Elementary principal, Dr. Robert Allen … more

Mexico’s Annual Spring Cleanup will be held on Saturdays during the month of April. If you are a current residential refuse customer and your regular pickup day is Tuesday, Wednesday, or … more

The French Dip is a confounding sandwich, at once luxurious – ethereal ribbons of roast beef as genteel as cashmere – and downright messy. Even the most fastidious diner ends up with jus … more