Rachel Eldridge has been named to the Bank of Missouri branch in Mexico as mortgage loan officer. “I love helping people achieve their financial dreams,” Eldridge said. “Whether it’s a … more

For some, the thought of public speaking sends chills down the spine. That apparently, isn’t the case for Mexico High School FFA member Grant Norfleet, who took second place in the Missouri … more

Work on Missouri Military Academy’s Memorial Chapel steeple was completed in the fall 2020 semester as part of the restoration of the historic building. The Memorial Chapel has been a treasured … more

The year 2021 marks the 50th anniversary for OATS Transit, a nationwide leader in rural public transportation systems. The company is headquartered in Columbia and serves 87 counties in the state of … more

Governor Mike Parson announced Monday afternoon this week's COVID-19 mass vaccination event at the Mexico Memorial Airport-Hagan Brothers Field in Mexico, scheduled for Friday, February 19, is … more

Due to the inclement weather the Audrain County area experienced recently, the Audrain County Health Department will be closed on Tuesday, February 16. The office will reopen for business on … more

Much of the world has suffered from the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, and one segment that’s felt it acutely is live music. So, when Mexico Music’s annual winter recital was approaching, … more

Farber’s Feb. 8 board of alderman meeting truly marked the end of an era as the town’s long-time city clerk/collector Marie Bounds drew a 50-year career to a close. Bounds signed up for city … more

It started with a conversation over lunch one Sunday. Ayanna Shivers, the mayor of Mexico, and Ed Williams were batting around ideas for Black History Month. They wanted something with depth, … more

Shop local. That’s April Thomas’ mantra. And since she’s the owner of The Sparkly Pig – a hip … maybe woke? ... clothing boutique in downtown Mexico – and … more